“I had reviewed what I thought was an aggressive lavender Orpington hen and my review wasn‚Äôt flattering, especially from a lineage standpoint. There was a sexing error (it happens, understandably) and she is a HE, as verified by the exceptionally helpful and professional people working at My Pet Chicken. I felt the need to revise my review to be fair to what are probably lovely, friendly hens. My new rooster isn‚Äôt half bad, he‚Äôs calmed down a bit and with some helpful tips from MPC I think he will fit in just fine. He hasn‚Äôt crowed yet and I‚Äôm a little surprised. Maybe he‚Äôll be a quiet rooster. We‚Äôll see. Keeping fingers crossed. He‚Äôs very pretty and large bodied. He loves food. I‚Äôve had mean bantam Roos before and he‚Äôs not that aggressive. We will see how we get along. Thank you for correcting the error and being so helpful with the process. Your a great company to work with and I love all of you many birds I‚Äôve purchased from you. Thank you.”
“Her face is the sweetest looking of all my hens. Mine is exactly as pictured. She is the first one out when I open the coop door and she is the first to escape when I don't want to let them out lol. She is very spirited. Great addition.”
“I've owned chickens for years and have had several different breeds. Unfortunately this bird is very skittish, aggressive and just generally an unenjoyable bird. She pecks at my hands when I put down the food and if it's not what she likes she runs away. She always looks terrified and she startles for no reason causing a huge ruckus in the coop area. She frightens the other birds and it seems like she has made them scared of everything including me. I've had other birds like this that I can usually get to warm up to me with treats and patience, but this little girl won't have it. You really need to be able to handle your birds to feel their bodies and treat them if they have any illnesses and when birds are so skittish like this, it makes it very difficult. She's pretty, but difficult and that may be a turn off for some.”
“I ordered just three chicks, being a backyard chicken hobbyist and not a serious breeder or egg vendor (I have five adult hens they will join later). It's absolutely awesome that I can order so few, in a wide range of breeds that are impossible to find locally or at my farm store (and it was nearly impossible to choose, but I finally decided on friendlier breeds because my chickens are pets, as much as I appreciate their eggs)! Plus, I was able to order by sex so that I get the hens I want and don't get the roos I don't! In addition to my Lavender Orphington I also ordered a BBS Andalusian and a White Cochin (oh, such cute feathered legs! I had originally called her "Chaps" because of her feathered thighs, but my son came up with the much better name "Yeti", which will particularly suit her once she has full plumage). I am SO excited for my lavender lady to feather out so that I can appreciate her beauty, but even tiny she's just the most adorable thing! And even at just days old she loves to snuggle in my hand and get her ears stroked, so I have high hopes that she'll grow into a sweetheart! I was particularly impressed with the fact that I ordered my little peepers late evening on October 29, and they shipped October 30 and arrived October 31! You guys are on the ball! Everyone arrived chirping and sprite, and easily took to a sip of water and offered crumbles. They were securely packaged in a heavy-duty cardboard live animal box, safely nestled in dense straw-like nesting material. I'm SO in love! Thank you, My Pet Chicken! You have a customer for life!”
“I ordered just three chicks, being a backyard chicken hobbyist and not a serious breeder or egg vendor (I have five adult hens they will join later). It's absolutely awesome that I can order so few, in a wide range of breeds that are impossible to find locally or at my farm store (and it was nearly impossible to choose, but I finally decided on friendlier breeds because my chickens are pets, as much as I appreciate their eggs)! Plus, I was able to order by sex so that I get the hens I want and don't get the roos I don't! In addition to my Lavender Orphington, I also ordered BBS Andalusian and White Cochin (oh, such cute feathered legs! It may change, but I'm currently calling her "Chaps" because of her feathered thighs!). I can't wait until my LO feathers out and displays her lavender shades! I was particularly impressed with the fact that I ordered my little peepers late evening on October 29, and they shipped October 30 and arrived October 31! You guys are on the ball! Everyone arrived chirping and sprite, and easily took to a sip of water and offered crumbles. They were securely packaged in a heavy-duty cardboard live animal box, safely nestled in dense straw-like nesting material. I'm SO in love! Thank you, My Pet Chicken! You have a customer for life!”
“Mrs. Lee is as sweet as can be! Beautiful coloring, great personality. She is a very friendly chicken, who enjoys jumping up on anyone's lap to snag food!
She is neither top or bottom of pecking order, just right!!”
“Was lucky enough to purchase a Lavender Orpington this year. What a beauty and a love bug. She is a 2 1/2 months old now, gets along well with others, you can hold her as long as you like and pet on her, and she's absolutely stunning to look at. Kind of pricey but well worth it. Very highly recommend.”
“I got six different breeds from MPC a little over four months ago. Lillian is large and beautiful but very standoffish. She won't let me touch her, and I got her after reading about how friendly MPC's Lavender Lily is. I know they all have different personalities, but out of the six, I would put her at a five on the friendly scale. (Number six is Felicia, the favacauna, who acts like I'm trying to kill her every time I walk into the coop.) I'm looking forward to seeing Lillian's eggs, and there's always hope that she'll get friendlier. She will eat out of my hand and she is undeniably gorgeous.”
