Orloff chicken
The Orloff is a bearded, game-type breed named after the Russian Count Alexei Orlov, who promoted it.
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The Orloff is a pure-bred chicken breed in the PCGB Soft Feather Heavy class. Its origin is given as Gilan, northern Iran; developed in Russia.
It is kept in large and bantam forms. Recognised colours: Black, Mahogany, Spangled, White, Cuckoo.
Expect about 100 eggs a year, with tinted shells.
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Identity
- Species
- Chicken
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Soft Feather Heavy
- Origin
- Gilan, northern Iran; developed in Russia
History
It was long assumed to be Russian, but Wikipedia reports research placing its first appearance in Persia, with the breed spread across Europe and Asia by the 1600s. Orlov popularised it in the 19th century. The first imports to Central Europe came in 1884, to Prof. Friedrich Zürn in Leipzig and Baron Villa-Secca in Vienna.
Appearance
A beard and game-like build; some sources call them 'Orloff fighters'.
Recognised colours
Black, Mahogany, Spangled, White, Cuckoo
Size and weight
- Forms
- Large, Bantam
Eggs
- Eggs a year
- about 100
- Egg colour
- Tinted
- Notes
- Livestock Conservancy: about 100 light brown / tinted eggs a year.
Temperament
Not recorded yet.
Hardiness
Not recorded yet.
Broodiness
Not recorded yet.
Flying
Not recorded yet.
Suitability
- Good to know
- Also known as the Russian Orloff.
Conservation status (RBST)
Not on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's priority list.
Breed club
- Russian Orloff Society GB, breed-specific · Website
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