Cornish Cross

The Fast-Growing, Robust Cornish Cross

If production is your goal, then the Cornish Cross chicken is the broiler for you. Popular among commercial farms, these chickens are vigorous in warmer environments, and do not need a lot of space in order to thrive. If you’re looking for a broiler that’s more cold-hardy, more intensely flavored, and better at free-range foraging, check out the Freedom Ranger Chicken.

The Cornish Cross Heritage

The Cornish Cross is largely responsible for providing American families with greater accessibility to chicken meat. A predecessor of this breed was created when a White Plymouth Rock and Red Cornish Cross were bred in 1948. Our particular Cornish Crosses are of the Ross Variety, and are also known as Jumbo Cornish X, Cornish Rock Cross, Cornish Giants and White Broilers. They have broad breasts, yellow legs and skin.

The Best Features of the Cornish Cross

Fast-growing is probably the best term for describing our breed of Cornish Cross chicken. In only 6.5 to 8 short weeks, they will be ready for processing at a 6-pound live weight. Or, if you prefer a larger roasting weight, they can be processed at up to 12 weeks of age. These birds display extraordinary feed efficiency.

Cornish Cross Chickens for Sale Here

As you can see from the order form above, all Cornish Cross chickens from our hatcheries are straight-run. That means you will receive a mix of males and females. As you move through our simple ordering process, you will be prompted to choose a ship date and will have the option of Marek’s Disease vaccination for your broiler chicks. Act now, and be sure to contact us with questions or concerns.

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