Buff Orpington Chicks

Buff Orpington chicks grow into calm, friendly hens that are great for families and small backyards.

They handle cold weather well, stay quiet, and many make gentle mothers. As adults, they lay about 3–4 large brown eggs per week (around 180–220 a year) and are a solid dual-purpose breed with good size. Get your brooder warm, keep clean water and chick starter ready, and give them a safe, roomy coop as they grow. Try our Live Chick Breed Selector Quiz to compare breeds.