Breeds

DAY OLD CHICKS & POULTS
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Meat Birds…Growth…Flavor

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.

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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

White Egg Layer....Quality and Performance.

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

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