• Purpose: Dual-Purpose
• Production: Approx. 220 Medium Brown Eggs/Yr.
• Nature: Docile, Calm, Good with Kids
• Broodiness: Occasionally
• Cold and Heat Hardy: Yes
• Mature Weight: Approx. 7-8 Lbs. 

Lavender Orpingtons are truly a beauty and one of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens. Lavender may not be recognized by the APA, but they are a rare variety that will add interest to your flock. The lavender gene, also known as "self-blue" produces a consistent lavender color in all offspring. One of the gentlest breeds, Orpingtons are easy to manage and great for families with young children. Lavender Orpington hens lay approximately 220 eggs per year.