Buff Orpington Chickens are a breed of chicken that was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1902. The term ‘buff’ denotes their coloration, which is light tan to blond.

But buff Orpington chickens tend to be survivors. My first clue to their talent for living came when a Siberian husky sneaked into my backyard. A more efficient chicken-killing machine does not exist.

The Black Australorp chicken, though slightly smaller and trimmer than the Orpington, remains deep bodied. Cocks weigh up to 8.5 pounds and hens about 7 pounds. The coloration of the dark-eyed ...

A few years ago, my wife built a backyard chicken coop, and we sent away for five baby chicks, each of a different, wonderfully named breed: Barred Rock, Cochin, Australorp, Buff Orpington and ...

One of Shannon Eve’s new buff Orpington chicks suns itself in the safety of the garden on Thursday afternoon, May 3, in Kalispell.(Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake) ...

Luke Fitzgerald smiled as Pot Pie — a two-and-a-half-year-old Buff Orpington chicken — climbed onto his lap inside Baldwin Borough Public Library’s program room.

While heritage turkeys are making inroads in the butcher cases of high-end markets, their chicken counterparts — breeds like Buff Orpington and Polish — still seem to be destined for hobby ...

A dad from Orpington has walked more than 11km in a special pattern to celebrate the anniversary of the Orpington Buff chicken. Dad of two Stephen Sangster completed the walk in 11.57km and two ...