English Gold Laced Orpington Chickens

Gold Laced Orpingtons are a striking bird with beautiful distinct lacing. Gold Laced Orpingtons were originally created by Mr Jobst Veltheim. They were added to the German standard in 1972 and later in Holland. It was bred to be an excellent layer with good meat quality. Its large size and soft appearance together with its rich colour and gentle contours make it very attractive, and as such its popularity has grown as a show bird rather than a utility breed. Hens often become broody and are good mothers. Although rather heavy, they are able to fly small distances but rarely do so.