Buff Brahma — Day-Old Chicks
Buff Brahma — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- 150–200 Eggs/Year
- Medium–Large Brown Eggs
- 28–32 Weeks to Lay
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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 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. Chicks are vaccinated for Marek's Disease and 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
Big birds, bigger personalities — reserve your Buff Brahma chicks for the next hatch.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
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.
Shipping Rates (flat rate, nationwide):
Up to 25 chicks — $57
Up to 50 chicks — $67
Up to 100 chicks — $77
Minimum order is 6 chicks for safe temperature regulation during transit.
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 — no questions asked.
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