The Russian Orloff is tall, with a muff and beard and very thickly feathered neck, minuscule wattles, and a cushion/strawberry comb. They have yellow shanks and feet, a yellow beak, and red or amber eyes. Russian Orloff males should weigh 8.5 pounds and the females 6.5 pounds. They were primarily favored for meat production, but are noted for being hard-fleshed.

The Russian Orloff chicken can be found in three color varieties: red, white, and spangled. The once-popular black variety is rarely seen anymore. The chief distinction of this chicken is their extreme hardiness once they are mature. 

They tolerate cold and bad weather, and can survive when other breeds cannot. Russian Orloffs are indifferent layers of small/medium light brown eggs, laying only about 100 eggs a year. They’re classified as non-broody,

They are a calm and friendly breed, handle confinement well but also like to free range. It gets along with other breeds of chickens, but will stand its ground with more aggressive birds, if necessary. 
Hatching Eggs: Unavailable until 2025.

Chicks: Unavailable until 2025.