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Russian Orloff Chickens: Australia Buying Guide

Russian Orloff chickens have a distinctive head and facial feathering. They are an option for keepers looking beyond the more familiar garden breeds and interested in breed type.

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Flock approach

Plan a flock around adult size, space and the balance of hens and cockerels.

Housing focus

Ask about the available variety and adult size.

Choosing your birds

Check the listed age, sex and quantity choices, then open the matching offer for current prices and availability.

More about Russian Orloff Chickens

Character & features Suitability & care Breed background

Character & features

Head shape and facial feathering are important parts of the Orloff’s breed character. Ask about the available variety if you are selecting birds to a particular breeding aim.

Match the birds to your purpose: a laying flock, an ornamental group or a planned breeding setup. Talk to us about the particular birds if temperament or handling is important to you.

Suitability & care

Ask about the available variety and adult size. Plan shelter, good access to feed and enough space to observe birds as individuals before making up a breeding group.

Plan a flock around adult size, space and the balance of hens and cockerels. Have shelter, feed and fresh water ready before the birds arrive. Our chicken house and run guide helps you prepare the setup.

Breed background

The breed's background reaches through northern Iran and Russia; British interest in Orloffs dates back to the nineteenth century.

Read the breed background reference for further information.

Russian Orloff Chickens for sale in Australia

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