Spring 2026 Chicks, Egg Layers, Female “Buff Orpingtons

Description

In store pick up only at our Marble Hill store.

Sexed Female Egg Layer Chicks

• Orpingtons are an excellent starter bird for those looking for a general-purpose chicken. Their calm, pet-like disposition makes them an ideal fit for the novice flock owner. They have a very low and broad body giving them a curvy, fluffy appearance. They are beautiful buff color and will lay lots of nice brown eggs. They make wonderful fryers and roasters. Produces 225 Brown eggs per year.

If you get an error when adding to your cart or checking out, We may not have enough left in stock for the number you requested so try reducing the number of chicks and then adding to cart until it goes through.

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR CHICKS:

Mt. Healthy guarantees a minimum of 90% sexing accuracy on females. If their error is over 10%, we will offer store credit or a refund for those incorrectly sexed chicks over 10%. 

Poor quality or even DOA shipments, although uncommon, are not impossible. Mt. Healthy has a less than 2% mortality average. Rest assured, if your shipment comes in anything less than perfect we will make it right to you. Please understand, due to the nature of the product we do have to be notified immediately to extend this guarantee.

Care for Day-Old Chicks

Start with clean quarters. The environment should be free of drafts and rodents. Chicks need to be kept at 95°F for the first 10 days. This is extremely important. Decrease the temperature by 5°F every week thereafter. The ideal temperature for a 6-week-old bird is 70°F. The most common heat source used is a 250-watt heat bulb. When decreasing the temperature always consider the behavior of the chicks – if the chicks are huddling up, they are chilled. If they’re evenly dispersed, moving around, eating and drinking they are comfortable. ALWAYS use a thermometer to gauge if your temperature is appropriate. A thermometer should be at a midpoint between the heat source and the barrier – not directly under the lamp. Within the first 10 days, it may be necessary to provide a barrier to keep chicks near the heat source.

Provide 2-4 inches of suitable litter. Hemp Bedding or pine (or any untreated wood) shavings are ideal. Do not use cedar as it is chemically treated and could be poisonous. Litter must always be kept dry. Avoid using straw, newspaper, or other slick surfaces as they will cause leg problems.

Chicks must always have fresh food and water. Feed a quality starter feed for the first 1-8 weeks – then switch to a grower feed. You can scatter fine grit on top of the feed. We recommend you have enough feeders and waterers for at least 1/3 of your chicks to be able to eat and/or drink simultaneously.

PLEASE NOTE: It is very important to follow the care and brooding instructions to the letter to ensure the chicks get off to a healthy start. We guarantee all poultry healthy and well upon delivery.

North Georgia Homestead Supply & Mt. Healthy Hatcheries will not be responsible for any losses due to insufficient care.