Eight years and still my favourite breed

I've kept Orpingtons continuously for eight years and they remain my favourite backyard breed. I've tried Rhode Island Reds (productive but pushy), Silkies (beautiful but lower layers), and various hybrids (excellent layers but less character). Nothing matches the Orpington combination of docility, productivity, beauty, and personality. My current flock of five hens provides more eggs than my family can eat and endless entertainment in the garden.