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 DAY OLD CHICKS & POULTS
AVAILABLE ONLY 
Meat Birds…Growth…Flavor
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Giant Cornish Cross...Feed Conversion...Flavour...The Meat Bird of Choice.

  • Capable of converting 1 lb of meat on less than 2 lbs of feed
  • Rapid Maturing......Roasters at 8 weeks or more.
  • Cockerals mature to 12 lbs. Pullets 8 lbs live weight.
  • Broad breasted and meaty thighs.
  • Outstanding fryer at 6 weeks.​
  • Pullets can be butchered for Cornish game hen at 4 weeks. 
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AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND

  Special discounts on 500 or more. 
 Important information for Raising Cornish Cross
LIGHTING

  •  DAY 0 -4     Provide 24 hours of good lighting.
  •  DAY 4 - 21  Provide 24 hours of dim light from infrared heat lamps only or very dim light. Darken any windows.
  •  DAY 21+      Provide 16 hours of dim light.  If heat is not required then provide  4 - 8 hours of darkness each night.

TEMPERATURE
  • ​DAY 0 - 4     90°F (33°C) measured at head level of chick.
  • DAY 4 - 21   Reduce temperature 5°F (3°C) per week by raising the heat lamp.  Remember to always take temperature at head level of bird.
  • DAY 21+       70°F (21°C ) is a comfortable temperature to maintain after 4 weeks of age.

 FEED
  • ​DAY 0 - 4    20% Chick Starter  - full feed.
  • DAY 4 - 21   20% Chick Starter  max 4 - 6 hours of feeding time in a 24 hour period.
  • DAY 21+       16% grower ration or mix a 35% supplement with 4 parts of grains to 1 part supplement.  ​
 IT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO RESTRICT THE FEED WHEN RAISING CORNISH CROSS. Your birds will be healthier
​and happier on a restricted feeding program.
SEE FEEDING/BROODING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CARE
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Western Rustic
  • Hardy slower growing birds ideal for backyard flocks.
  • Known for excellent strong legs.
  • 6 -7 lbs live weight at 9 to 10 weeks of age.
  • Produces flavorful quality meat.

Sold as unsexed only
LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE… BOOK EARLY​
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Egg Layers…Impressive Production…Year round
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White Egg Layer....Quality and Performance.
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  • High peak performance with superior shell quality.
  • Low feed consumption and improved quiet disposition.
  • Long production cycle.
  • Pullets weigh 4 lbs.
TEMPERATURE SCHEDULE

Days         ( °F )  Temp  ( °C ) 
1 - 7        89-91°          31-33°

8 - 14      80-83°         27-29°

15 -21      75-78°         24-27°

22 -28     72-75°         22-24°

29 - 38    68-71°         20-22°

39  up      65-68°        19-20°
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​Brown Egg Layer....One of the Finest Brown Egg Layers Available
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  • One of the finest brown egg layers available with attractive red and white feathering.
  • Produces large eggs with strong shells.
  • Very calm disposition. Hardy for variable climates.
  • Pullets weigh up to 4.5 lbs.
TEMPERATURE SCHEDULE

Days         ( °F )  Temp  ( °C ) 
1 - 7        89-91°          31-33°

8 - 14      80-83°         27-29°

15 -21      75-78°         24-27°

22 -28     72-75°         22-24°

29 - 38    68-71°         20-22°

39  up      65-68°         19-20°
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Dual Purpose…Proven Alternative for Eggs and Meat
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Red Sussex Cross

  • Known for hardiness, great for backyard flocks.
  • Larger red pullet that produce brown eggs.     
  • Roosters are white with contrast feathering.    
  • Pullets are 5.5 lbs. Roosters 6.5 lbs.
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​Red Rock Cross
  • High breed vigor.
  • Pullets are black with golden neck.  
  • Rooster are mottled black/white.
  • Pullets are 5.5 lbs. Roosters 6.5 lbs.         
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Classic Traditional Breeds
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Rhode Island Red
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  • Dark brown Eggs.
  • All around hardy.
  • Deep red in color.
  • Quality meat.​​
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Barred Rock
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  • One of the oldest breeds.
  • Exceptional Egg Layer. 
  • Easy to Raise.    
  • Winter hardy.​​
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Columbian Rock

  • Heavy breed.   
  • Calm Disposition.
  • Lean and Tasty.
  • Quality Eggs.


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Turkey Poults...Top Quality and Flavour
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​Nicholas Whites

  • Performance Record unexcelled.     
  • Superior Feed Conversion.
  • High livability and splendid conformation.
  • Rapid growth with high meat yield.
  • Hens can weigh 18 lbs in 16 weeks.
  • Toms can weigh 40 lbs in 20 weeks.

Note:  Please see our Feeding/Brooding for a complete guide of proper care and feeding of turkey poults.
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See Feeding/Brooding for more information on care
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Orlopp Bronze 

  • Heirloom turkey. 
  • Beautiful and natural feathering.
  • Impressive growth rate.
  • Exceptional quality and taste.
  • Great for free ranging farms.​
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Pekin Ducks

Not available for 2023
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Embden Goslings 

​Not available for 2023
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