The Orpington breed of chickens is named after the town of Orpington in southeast London, England. Developed in the late 19th century by William Cook, Orpington chickens were bred to be a dual-purpose breed, valued both for their meat and egg-laying capabilities.
The Orpington breed of chickens is named after the town of Orpington in southeast London, England. Developed in the late 19th century by William Cook, Orpington chickens were bred to be a dual-purpose breed, valued both for their meat and egg-laying capabilities.