Can Begin Laying Around 16 Weeks. When no longer chicks, the Russian Orloff is well on the path to producing strong eggs. Providing your chicken with additional sources of calcium, such as oyster shells in a small dish, can help your Russian Orloffs begin laying.
What color eggs do Russian Orloffs lay?
Russian Orloffs are indifferent layers of light brown eggs. They're classified as non-broody and are noted to have a calm temperament.
How do you tell if a Russian Orloff is a rooster?
Russian Orloffs chickens are larger birds, which is why they are raised primarily for meat, as well as being cold hardy with their extra body fat. The average weight of a full grown Russian Orloff hen is approximately 6.5-7 pounds. A rooster weighs in at a slightly larger fully matured weight, about 8-9 pounds.
