{"product_id":"lavender-orpington-female-2-3-weeks","title":"Lavender Orpington Female 2–3 Weeks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle, lavender-gray chickens for eggs and backyard companionship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender Orpingtons are a color variety of the Orpington breed, known for soft lavender-gray plumage, a calm disposition, and brown eggs. These large, fluffy chickens suit many backyard flocks but need extra attention to shade and ventilation in Central Florida’s heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender Orpingtons combine the Orpington’s broad, rounded build with pale lavender-gray feathers. They are dual-purpose chickens valued for their manageable temperament and moderate production of medium-to-large brown eggs. Egg output and maturity vary with breeding line, nutrition, season, and individual bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHens can become broody, sometimes pausing egg production while trying to hatch a clutch. Their calm nature makes them a good option for beginners and families, though friendliness depends on handling and individual temperament. They do best with other gentle chickens and may be bullied by more assertive flockmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir dense plumage provides good cold-weather protection but makes hot, humid conditions more challenging. In Central Florida, provide dependable shade, strong airflow, plentiful fresh water, and uncrowded housing. Secure outdoor space allows them to scratch and forage, while low, sturdy roosts accommodate their heavy bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender Orpington Breed Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMedium to large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Eggs \/ Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e150-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Age at First Lay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e24-32 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCalm, gentle, friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Hen Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e7-8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Rooster Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e9-10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eDual-purpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBroodiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eLow; heat-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eConfinement Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood with adequate space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eForaging \/ Free-Range Ability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAppearance \/ Distinctive Characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePale lavender-gray plumage, broad rounded body, dense feathering, single red comb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFamily \/ Child Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes; supervised handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFlock Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBest with gentle breeds; monitor for bullying by assertive birds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHousing \/ Space Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eRoomy, ventilated coop; shaded, secure run; low, sturdy roosts. 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