The Orpington Rooster is a very popular type of chicken. It was bred by William Cook of Orpington, England in 1886. Cook combined 3 breeds of chicken to create this hybrid bird: Minorcas, Langshans and Plymouth Rock breeds. As a result of the cross breeding, buff orpington chickens have excellent meat and the ability to lay eggs during the winter months. The Orpington is too large to fly and tend to make good backyard pets because they are easily tamed. These birds are also used as show birds since they are known for their large, fluffy feathers.