Hoover's Hatchery Live Buff Orpington Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
Item # 1262538
Sex: Unsexed (Straight Run)
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Brown
Temperament
Docile
Item # 1262538
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Brown
Temperament
Docile
Sex: Unsexed (Straight Run)
Item # 1262538
Sex: Unsexed (Straight Run)
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Brown
Temperament
Docile
The Hoover's Hatchery Live Buff Orpington Baby Chicks are the most popular and most common of all the Orpington varieties with their fluffy golden buff plumage and sweet dispositions. One of the best breeds for newcomers to chickens and families with young children is named for the English town where it was developed. Orpingtons come in several feather colors but all are big, quiet birds with fluffy feathers that keep them toasty warm during frigid weather. Known to be one of the gentlest of breeds, Orpingtons are easy to manage, very friendly, cold hardy birds that tend to be broody, are great setters and make excellent mothers. Whether putting together your first backyard coop or you're already a seasoned chicken caretaker, these Buff Orpington chicks are a great choice.
Looking for more information on Buff Orpington Chickens? Check out our Buff Orpington breed guide in the product documents section.
- Bird Purpose: Dual-purpose breed, great as pets; good egg-laying breed, often used to hatch eggs due to broodiness
- Egg Production Rate: Females only; approximately 220 eggs/year
- Egg Color: Brown
- Egg Size: Medium
- Bird Characteristics: Quiet, docile, very friendly, fluffy, cold hardy, tend to be broody, excellent mothers and bear confinement well
- Mature Weight: Male: 8.5 lb.; Female: 7 lb.
- Package Quantity: 10 Buff Orpington chicks
- Chicks are unvaccinated, so medicated feed can be used to prevent coccidiosis
- Birds are approximately 12 hours old when shipped
- Orders will ship approximately 3 to 5 days after being placed
- Guarantee of 90% accuracy on all sexed poultry.
| Brand | Hoover's Hatchery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| APA Class | N/A |
| Bird Age | 1 Day Old |
| Bird Purpose | Egg Laying, Meat Production |
| Breed | Buff Orpington |
| Broodiness | Often |
| Comb | Single |
| Egg Color | Brown |
| Egg Production Rate Range | 201-250 |
| Egg Size | Medium Eggs |
| Poultry Egg Production Rate | Up to 220 |
| Poultry Hardiness | Cold Hardy & Heat Hardy |
| Species | Chickens |
| Temperament | Docile |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BOS |