Orpingtons are a cold climate hardy dual purpose bird that were bred as much for their looks and temperament as for their egg laying capabilities.The Lavender Cuckoo Orpington has these traits and better color than the standard Buff variety due to its double recessive barring. A healthy Lemon Cuckoo Orpington hen should lay 150 – 200 eggs per year and achieve a weight of between 6 – 8lbs and a rooster should achieve a weight of between 8 -12lbs on average. Our roo's typically grow to around 10-12lbs.