Pullet: Chocolate Orpington, Shipping Week of

Everyone needs a little more chocolate in their life! Orpingtons are the only way to go for many small farms and homesteaders. These beautiful, rare Chocolate Orpingtons will grow into large birds that are gentle and friendly, so we recommend them as one of the best breeds for beginners.

Egg Color and Production: Chocolate Orpingtons are steady layers that produce light or medium brown eggs. They typically lay about three eggs per week. 

Temperament: Orpingtons are renowned for their friendly and docile nature, making them an excellent choice for families and beginner chicken keepers. They make wonderful mothers and often do go broody.

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• Orpington Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide
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• The Orpington chicken breed was among the Top 10 Chicken Breeds Picked by My Pet Chicken Staff. 

Benefits of Purchasing Pullets

• Started pullets are an excellent option for people who don't have the time, equipment, or desire to care for chicks.
• These juvenile chicks are sexed twice, once at hatch and again at six weeks old, which reduces your chance of ending up with roosters.
• The minimum order is just 2 chicks! 

Additional Pullet Information

• These pullets will be vaccinated for Marek's disease and MG (Mycoplasma gallisepticum)
• Our six-week started pullets are floor-raised and socialized with humans, and their beaks are intact--we never trim.
• Please keep your 6-week-olds quarantined from your existing flock for four or more weeks, and take care when introducing them.
• Check out our Started Pullets Care Guide.

Pullet Shipping Information

• All Started Juveniles are shipped USPS Express Mail. 
• Due to import regulations, we cannot ship to Iowa, West Virginia, Texas, Hawaii, and Nevada.
• Pullets will ship on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of the designated shipping week. You will receive an email with tracking information once they leave the farm.