Orpington
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- The first World Romani Congress was organized in 1971 in Orpington near London and was attended by 23 representatives from nine nations (Czechoslovakia, Finland, Norway, France, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Spain, and Yugoslavia) and observers from Belgium, Canada, India, and the United States.
- Buff Orpington
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She is a Buff Orpington; I have decided I like this variety of chicken.
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I'm in Yelm and have three Buff Orpingtons.
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She spent her teenage years in a country house in Orpington with her wealthy parents, Robert, 56, and Lindsay, 55, who run their own marketing business.
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Orpingtons, the unicorns took off for the far end of the meadow, the place where boggy grassland melted into a small patch of wildwood.
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Hey, I have chickens and they are looking very healthy, apart from one that pecks out her feathers. We're not sure why, as she isn't bored, has a healthy diet, and has plenty of communication with my other hen. Have you got Orpingtons by any chance? My two hens look like your grey speckled one and the brown one at the front.
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The Buff Orpington is a popular breed among backyard chicken keepers for its friendly temperament.
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Many farmers choose the Orpington for its ability to produce large, brown eggs consistently.
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The soft feathers of the Orpington give it a distinctive appearance that attracts many poultry enthusiasts.
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Etymology
Orpington is named after a town in England where people first bred this large, soft-feathered chicken. So calling a bird an Orpington tells you it comes from that place, like how 'Brussels sprouts' are named for Brussels, which helps you remember the breed and its origin.