{"product_id":"buff-orpington","title":"Buff Orpington — Day-Old Chicks","description":"\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-ship\"\u003eLearn how we carefully pack and ship your chicks →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy backyard keepers love them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥚 \u003cstrong\u003e180–200 large light brown eggs per year\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable production from a breed that actually enjoys being around people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e👋 \u003cstrong\u003eFamously docile temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e — the friendliest breed in the coop, great with children and other birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eCold-hardy and adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e — their dense, fluffy feathering keeps them comfortable through harsh winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent mothers\u003c\/strong\u003e — known for going broody and raising their own chicks naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose breed\u003c\/strong\u003e — raised for both eggs and meat, making them a practical homestead choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks to first egg:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light brown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of our most-requested breeds — reserve your spot before the next hatch is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Pullets (Female)","offer_id":43373749698766,"sku":null,"price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Run (Unsexed)","offer_id":43373749764302,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cockerels (Male)","offer_id":43373749829838,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4643\/4254\/files\/BuffOrpington.png?v=1773234901","url":"https:\/\/chesapeake-hatchery.com\/products\/buff-orpington","provider":"Chesapeake Hatchery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}