Chocolate Orpington
The Chocolate Orpington is a rare and luxurious Orpington variety known for its rich, velvety brown plumage and exceptionally gentle personality. With their soft, rounded feathers and warm chocolate coloring, these birds bring elegance and charm to any backyard flock. Their calm, friendly nature makes them especially popular with families, beginners, and anyone who appreciates a docile, easy-to-handle breed.
Chocolate Orpington hens are steady and dependable layers, producing 170–200 medium to large light-brown eggs per year. Like all Orpingtons, they are hardy, adaptable birds that perform well in a variety of climates—particularly in colder weather thanks to their full, fluffy feathering. Their peaceful temperament and beautiful appearance make them ideal for mixed flocks, ornamental setups, or backyard keepers who want something truly unique.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 170–200 medium/large light-brown eggs annually
Temperament: Exceptionally calm, friendly, and family-friendly
Climate Hardy: Excellent cold tolerance; adaptable overall
Feather Color: Warm, rich chocolate brown throughout
Body Type: Large, fluffy, heritage-style Orpington build
Best For: Families, beginners, ornamental flocks, and keepers wanting a rare, stunning breed
PICKUP POLICY
Chick orders at our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
