Buff Orpington — Day-Old Chicks
Buff Orpington — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- 180–200 Eggs/Year
- Large Light Brown Eggs
- 20–24 Weeks to Lay
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If chickens had a personality contest, the Buff Orpington would win every time. These fluffy, golden beauties are the gentle giants of the backyard flock — calm enough for kids to hold, productive enough to keep your egg basket full, and hardy enough to thrive in any season.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 180–200 large light brown eggs per year — reliable production from a breed that actually enjoys being around people
- 👋 Famously docile temperament — the friendliest breed in the coop, great with children and other birds
- ❄️ Cold-hardy and adaptable — their dense, fluffy feathering keeps them comfortable through harsh winters
- 🐣 Excellent mothers — known for going broody and raising their own chicks naturally
- 🌿 Dual-purpose breed — raised for both eggs and meat, making them a practical homestead choice
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Buff Orpingtons are selected for true golden plumage, calm disposition, and consistent laying. 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. Whether you're building your first flock or adding a crowd favorite, Buff Orpingtons never disappoint.
Weeks to first egg: 20–24 weeks
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Light brown
One of our most-requested breeds — reserve your spot before the next hatch is gone.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Production
Hens lay approximately 180–200 large light brown eggs per year. Actual output varies.
Maturity
Typically begins laying at 20–24 weeks. Timing varies by individual bird and growing conditions.
Temperament
Docile and people-friendly; may go broody.
Appearance
Fluffy golden-buff plumage.
Adaptability
Cold-hardy and adaptable with 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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The chicks arrived happy and chirping. One of the buffs die a few days later. All of the rest are getting big and buff 🤣
one died, I tried to keep her alive but she and a leghorn didn't make it so i have three.