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Orpington is a popular neighbourhood in Bromley known for its green spaces, local businesses, speedy links to London… and chickens. The name ‘Orpington’ dates back over a thousand years - first ...

Never mind why the chicken crossed the road...we want to know why it became bigger than a town. If you run a Google image search using the word ‘Orpington’ you'll find dozens of pictures of ...

A strong dual purpose chicken, the Black Australorp is a fun heritage breed chicken to raise (and to say!). A good choice for both egg laying and meat production, this heritage poulty breed chicken ...

There are many ways backyard hens can die. If you raise them long enough, you’ll see your share. But buff Orpington chickens tend to be survivors. My first clue to their talent for living came when a ...

Rare chickens stolen from a pen in the back garden of a Staffordshire home have been reunited with their owners – after a round trip of more than 266 miles. Andrea Greaves and her three young ...