Cornish Broiler
The Cornish Broiler, often referred to as the Cornish Cross, is the most commonly raised chicken breed for commercial meat production. Known for its rapid growth, muscular build, and efficient feed-to-meat conversion, the Cornish Broiler is the industry standard for broiler chickens.
Key Features:
Appearance: Cornish Broilers have a broad, stocky body with large breasts and muscular legs. Their feathers are typically white, although some may have slight variations. They have a thick neck, large head, and strong, compact frame that contributes to their high meat yield.
Size: Cornish Broilers are large birds, with market-ready broilers typically reaching 6-8 lbs in just 6-8 weeks. Their rapid growth rate makes them one of the fastest-growing chicken breeds, and they are bred specifically for meat production.
Meat Production: Known for their high meat yield, Cornish Broilers are prized for their tender, flavorful white meat, especially the breast. They are raised for their quick turnaround time from hatch to harvest, making them a top choice for commercial poultry farms.
Temperament: While not typically kept for their temperament, Cornish Broilers are relatively calm and docile. However, they are less active than other breeds due to their heavy muscle mass and fast growth, which can sometimes result in mobility issues if not managed properly.
Hardiness: Cornish Broilers are generally hardy and can tolerate a range of climates, though they are most often raised in controlled environments where temperature and nutrition are optimized for growth. They can struggle with heat and are more prone to health issues like leg weakness and heart problems due to their rapid growth.
Summary:
The Cornish Broiler (Cornish Cross) is a fast-growing, muscular chicken breed primarily raised for meat production. Known for its large breast and quick growth rate, it is the industry standard for commercial poultry. While calm and hardy, the Cornish Broiler is best suited for meat production rather than egg-laying or ornamental purposes.
SHIPPING POLICY
Orders are shipping February 5th through October 29th every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We will do everything we can to get your chicks scheduled based on your preferred ship month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is reserved. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page. Please read through our Guarantee and Policies for more information.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders made for local pickup will be available for pickup Friday & Saturday the week your order is scheduled. We will do everything we can to get your birds scheduled for pickup based on your preferred month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will be available at that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is scheduled. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page.
Orders must be picked up the week they are scheduled. Any orders not picked up will not be rescheduled and will be considered abandoned. We do not offer refunds on abandoned orders. This applies to orders that are shorted (not all breeds hatched out as expected). On orders that are shorted, remaining chicks on order will need to be picked up as scheduled.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.
