Jubilee Orpingtons

The Jubilee Orpington Chicken was introduced by William Cook’s family in 1897. It was created to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It was believed that they were a cross between a Spangled Old English Game, Dorkings, and Buff Orpingtons, though some believe that the Speckled Sussex could have had a strong influence on it. Their feather color pattern is very complex and can take up to 18 months to finish. They have a mahogany ground color with black spangles with white tips at the end. Their beak, legs, and feet are white. Earlobes, face, comb, and wattles are red and their eyes also. These chickens are great for their size and temperament. They are a decent brown egg layer and cold hearty.

Like all Orpington Chickens, the Jubilees make great pets due to their calm and friendly disposition. They are also great layers of cream-brown colored eggs, laying approximately 3-5 each week. They are round and fluffy in appearance, are clean-legged, and have a single comb.

The Jubilee Orpington has a ‘royal’ history and is one of the rarest and most exquisite chicken varieties in the United States. This is because these Orpingtons have only been imported into the U.S. and Canada within the last 10 years, despite being found in England for over a hundred years.

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The hens lay a beautiful light brown medium-sized egg and average 150 to 180 eggs a year. Known to be broody. best laying is generally between 8-18 months of age. They will still lay easily into their 4th year, just don't expect an egg every day!

Breed Facts

Poultry Show Class: English Class
Weights: Hen—–8 lbs
Rooster——10 lbs
Pullet—7 lbs
Cockerel—-8 1/2 lbs
Purpose and Type: Dual, Egg Laying and meat; Exhibition
Egg Shell Color: Brown
Egg Production: 150+ eggs per year
Egg Size: Medium
Temperament: Docile
Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
Broody: Setter
Mating Ratio: 5 Females to 1 Male
Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
Country of Origin: England
APA: No
TLC: Graduated from the priority list in 2016

Their skin is white and their legs are generally white while being clean of feathers. They are very robust & puffy making them appear larger than they are. Being an Orpington, naturally, they are very docile and quiet birds. Making great backyard pet chickens for children to handle. Also, they are amazingly cold hardy birds which is desirable in colder regions.

What color are Jubilee Orpington's legs?
white

The Jubilee
Beak, legs, and feet, white. Earlobes red, face, comb, and wattles red.

Lifespan

8-10 years

Are Orpington chickens cuddly?

These heavy-set, fluffy, and cuddly ladies will be a figure of grace and dignity in any coop. Orpington chickens may seem homely and commonplace however these powerhouse egg-laying wonders will make an extraordinary addition to any chicken lovers flock.

Jubilee Orpington

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