Chicken, Cornish Cross Broilers
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- CornishCrossBroiler-G
Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 15 chicks (min 5 per chicken breed, bantams not included) For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live female chicks (pullets) in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
Spikes & Houles is a licensed poultry dealer and can only sell live birds in the 5 retail locations in Minnesota and they must be picked up at a store location (they cannot be delivered to you). Our Chicks cannot be shipped out of state.
Check Out the Chicks!
Raising chickens is a rewarding and entertaining experience for people of all ages! At Spikes & Houles, we are committed to providing a high standard of care for chicks while in our possession, and providing you with the best direction and products to help your chicks thrive once they reach their new homes.
Details
If you want the birds to be a consistent weight at market, purchase either all pullets (hens) or all cockerels (roosters). If you want them to mature at different sizes, purchase straight run.
- Restrict access to feed to 10-hours per day for the first three to four weeks. Be sure the chicks have adequate feeder space so most of the chicks can eat at the same time.
- Limit protein in the feed to 20 – 22%. We recommend the use of NatureServe® Chick Starter/Grower which contain 20% protein.
- Limit light to natural day length or 12-hours (whichever is longer).
- Keep chicks warm with good ventilation but avoid drafts.
- Keep air quality high by keeping ammonia low.
- Do not use straw for litter – use wood shavings.
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 9-11 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 8-9 lbs. |
| Breeds | Chicken - Meat Bird Breeds |
| Bred For | Meat Birds |
| Market Weight Age | 6-8 weeks |
| Chick Market Weight | 6-8 lbs. |