Buff Brahma — Day-Old Chicks
Buff Brahma — Day-Old ChicksNPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- 150–200 Eggs/Year
- Medium–Large Brown Eggs
- 28–32 Weeks to Lay
- ✓Minimum 6 chicks per shipped order. Mix any breeds.
- ✓Shipping: $44.95 for 6–14 chicks · $39.95 for 15–26 chicks
- ✓Live Arrival Guarantee on every shipped order
- ✓Free local pickup in Preston, MD, no minimum
📦 Learn how we carefully pack and ship your chicks →
The Buff Brahma is the gentle giant of the chicken world — a massive, fluffy-footed bird with a calm disposition that makes even the most skittish chicken keeper fall in love. Don't let their size fool you; these birds are as sweet-natured as they are impressive.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 150–200 medium–large brown eggs per year — steady layers that often continue producing through winter when other breeds slow down
- 🪶 Warm buff plumage with feathered feet and legs — a majestic, eye-catching presence in any flock
- ❄️ Superior cold-weather tolerance — their large size and dense feathering make them exceptionally winter-hardy
- 🐓 Calm and gentle giants — one of the most docile breeds, great for families and children
- 🌿 Dual-purpose breed — their size makes them an excellent table bird as well as a layer
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Buff Brahmas are selected for correct type, feathered feet, and calm temperament. Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. Select the vaccination add-on when ordering if you would like your chicks vaccinated. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee. Note: Brahmas are a slow-maturing breed — they take longer to reach full size and laying age, but the wait is absolutely worth it.
Weeks to first egg: 28–32 weeks
Egg size: Medium–Large
Egg color: Brown
Common questions about Buff Brahmas
Are Buff Brahmas good with kids?
Yes. They're one of the calmest, gentlest breeds, and a great choice for families.
How many eggs do they lay?
About 150–200 medium-large brown eggs a year.
Why do Brahmas take longer to start laying?
They're a large, slow-maturing breed and usually start laying at 28–32 weeks. The wait pays off with steady layers that handle winter well.
Are Buff Brahmas cold-hardy?
Very. Their large size, dense feathers and feathered feet keep them comfortable in winter.
Pairs well with:
- Light Brahma: another gentle giant
- Buff Orpington: another calm, golden family breed
Big birds, bigger personalities — reserve your Buff Brahma chicks for the next hatch.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Production
Hens lay approximately 150–200 medium–large brown eggs per year. Actual output varies.
Maturity
Typically begins laying at 28–32 weeks. Timing varies by individual bird and growing conditions.
Temperament
Calm and gentle.
Appearance
Warm buff plumage with feathered feet and legs.
Adaptability
Cold-tolerant; provide suitable shelter.
Chick care overview
Chick care overview
Brooder temperature: Start at 95°F for the first week, reducing by 5°F each week until fully feathered.
Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.
Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment — add to water for the first 24–48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.
Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.
Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.
For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.
Shipping
Shipping
Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.
We take immeasurable care in every shipment — each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.
We ship USPS Priority Express only — the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.
LIVE CHICK SHIPPING
6–14 chicks — $44.95
15–25 chicks — $39.95 — BEST VALUE
26–50 chicks — $79.95
51–100 chicks — $99.95
Minimum shipped order: 6 chicks • Mix & match breeds
Order 15–25 chicks and receive our lowest live-chick shipping rate.
Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order
Live Arrival Guarantee
We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks.
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