Spangled Russian Orloff — Day-Old Chicks

A rare, cold-hardy breed with mahogany feathers tipped in white, full beards and muffs, and a small strawberry comb that resists frostbite. Orloffs trace back to northern Iran and later Russia, and they're mostly kept for their unique look.

Why backyard keepers love them:

• ❄️ Built for cold — small strawberry combs and thick feathering
• ✨ Spangled mahogany feathers — white tips on rich red-brown plumage
• 🧔 Beards and muffs — a distinctive, fluffy face
• 🧸 Docile — calm birds that are easy to keep
• 💎 Rare heritage breed — a conversation piece in any flock

What to expect from your Spangled Russian Orloff chicks:

Your Spangled Russian Orloff chicks are mostly red with brown stripes down the back. They grow into hens of about 6.5 lbs, with roosters about 8.5 lbs. Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. To vaccinate your chicks, check the Marek's vaccine box in your cart. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee.

Weeks to first egg: about 22–26 weeks
Egg size: Medium
Egg color: Brown
Eggs per year: about 105

Common questions about Spangled Russian Orloff Chickens

Why are Orloffs good for cold climates?
Their small strawberry combs and thick feathering help resist frostbite.

How many eggs do they lay?
About 105 medium brown eggs a year. They're kept mainly for their uniqueness.

Are they friendly?
Yes. They're docile.

Do they handle heat?
Provide shade and water; they prefer cooler weather.

Pairs well with:

• Salmon Faverolles: another bearded heritage breed
• Silver Laced Wyandotte: another cold-hardy beauty

Rare, hardy and full of character — reserve your Spangled Russian Orloff chicks today.

Shipping and ordering

• The partner box ships at our regular chick rates, and it ships free when you also order 6 or more Chesapeake chicks to be shipped. Partner-hatched chicks aren't available for local pickup. To pick up your Chesapeake chicks, place a separate shipped order for partner-hatched chicks.
• Minimum order: 6 chicks total from our hatching partner. Mix and match any of our partner-hatched chicken and bantam breeds to reach the minimum, as long as they all ship the same week.
• Partner-hatched chicks ship in their own box, separately from our Chesapeake-hatched chicks, and the two don't count toward each other's minimums. If you order both, you'll receive separate boxes with separate tracking.
• Breeds and sexes are packed together and are not marked. If you need to tell birds apart, choose breeds that look different as chicks.
• Hatched by our hatching partner and shipped directly to you by USPS during the ship week you choose. Tracking is emailed to you once your chicks ship.
• Street address required (no P.O. boxes). Your post office will call when your chicks arrive.
• Live-arrival guarantee: if any chicks arrive deceased, email chicks@chesapeake-hatchery.com within 72 hours of delivery with your order number and the number of losses.