Buff Orpington
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Hatching Eggs (x6) | £20 |
| Day-old Chicks | from £10 each |
| Growers (6–16 wks) | varies |
| Point-of-lay Hens | from £40 each |
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Buff Orpington Chickens for Sale — The Classic Golden Garden Hen
The Buff Orpington is the hen that started it all. Golden, fluffy, and famously laid-back, this is the breed that turns a garden into a proper smallholding. If you’re looking for a chicken that’s calm with children, easy for beginners, and genuinely beautiful to look at, the Buff Orpington is the bird you want.
The Most Docile Chicken You’ll Ever Meet
Buff Orpingtons are renowned for their temperament. They are calm, friendly, and wonderfully tolerant — making them the top choice for families, hobbyist keepers, and anyone new to chickens. They rarely fly (their heavy, fluffy build keeps them grounded), they’re easy to handle, and they have a habit of following their keeper around the garden like a feathered shadow.
Breed Characteristics
- Plumage: Rich golden-buff throughout — one of the most striking garden birds
- Size: Large — males reach approximately 10lb (4.5kg), females approximately 8lb (3.6kg)
- Egg production: Approximately 200 light brown eggs per year
- Egg colour: Light brown / tinted
- Broodiness: Moderate — Buff Orpingtons make excellent mothers
- Cold hardiness: Excellent — their thick feathering is built for British winters
- Temperament: Calm, docile, beginner-friendly
From Our Free-Range Farm
Our Buff Orpingtons are raised free-range on our small family farm. They are well-socialised, handled regularly, and come from healthy, productive stock. We offer them at every stage:
Pricing
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Hatching Eggs (6) | £20 |
| Day-old Chicks | from £10 each |
| Growers (8–18 weeks) | POA |
| Point of Lay Hens (18–22 weeks) | from £40 each |
Is the Buff Orpington Right for You?
The Buff Orpington suits almost every keeper. It thrives in smaller gardens (it doesn’t range far), it’s kind to other breeds in a mixed flock, and its egg production is reliable without being extreme. If you want a beautiful, gentle hen that your children can name and hand-feed by the second week — this is your bird.