Sagitta

The Sagitta Chicken: A Well-Balanced, Hardy, Dual-Purpose Breed

Sagittas are for chicken farmers who want to fill their barnyards with multi-talented chickens. This breed’s heritage highlights all the best in egg-laying, meat production…everything a dual-purpose chicken should be. Just take a look at its ancestors, and you’ll see where those capable genes come from!

The Sagitta Chicken’s Heritage

Developed by Henry Saglio, and similar to the Aquila Chicken, the Sagitta was bred to be used for both meat production and egg-laying. This dual-purpose chicken is a cross of three breeds: Rhode Island Red, New Hampshire, and Cornish Cross.

The Sagitta’s Notable Characteristics

At 16 weeks of age, a Sagitta hen’s live weight will be between 5 and 5.5 pounds. And between 12 and 13 weeks, the cockerels will weigh 5 pounds, making them perfect for frying pans at an early age. This chicken is an excellent layer for a dual-purpose breed, giving its caretakers 170 to 190 large to extra-large, light brown eggs every year. They are calm additions to any farm.

Secure Your Sagitta Chicks’ Ship Date Now

Sagitta chickens from our family’s hatcheries are available in a straight-run (male/female mix), all males, or all females. You may choose to have your Sagitta chicks receive the Marek’s Disease vaccine and infrared beak treatment (to prevent pecking of other birds), and you will also have your choice of ship date. You’ll find our ordering process to be quite simple, but should you have any problems, please contact us here.

Don’t wait! While you’re here, fill out the order form, above, and get ready for your Sagitta chickens.