White Plymouth Rocks Details

Started White Plymouth Rock Chickens

These are all Marek's vaccinated females.

Plymouth Rocks are one of the most classic American breeds. These birds are classic for a
reason. They are hardy, perfect for cold climates, calm barnyard citizens, great egg producers,
and fine table fowl. Plymouth Rocks are the archetypal heritage dual-purpose breed. The white
variety of Plymouth Rock is a striking bird with pure white feathers, bright yellow legs, and
bright red comb and wattles.

Production: White Plymouth Rocks lay large, medium-colored brown eggs and their rate of lay is
around 200 eggs per year. They are also fast growers and produce tasty, high quality meat. The
White Plymouth Rock is a great alternative heritage meat bird to the Cornish crosses; although
these will take a bit longer to grow to full size, they won't have the leg and other developmental
issues that the fast growing Cornish may have.

Temperament: Docile and friendly, White Plymouth Rocks are a good choice for a backyard
flock. They are quiet and gentle flock members, not flighty, and get along with other animals and
people. There is an inclination in some individuals to go broody; hens do make good mothers.

History: Plymouth Rocks were probably the most common American breed of chicken in the 19th
and early 20th centuries. The original Plymouth Rock chicken originated in New England after
the Civil War. The original Plymouth Rocks were of the barred color variety with the other
colors, including the white, being developed later. The Plymouth Rock was consciously created
as an American chicken, representing American farming ideals, and it was created purposely as a
superior egg and meat chicken that was also winter-hardy. Some historians claim that the Rocks
were the first breed bred as dual-purpose. White Plymouth Rocks were one of the foundation
breeds for the Cornish-cross hybrids used today in the broiler industry.

Colors: These Plymouth Rocks are white with bright yellow legs and feet. They have yellow skin
and light yellow eyes. Their bright red single comb has 5 upright points, with the points in the
front and back of the comb being shorter than those in the middle. White Plymouth Rocks have
bright red wattles and earlobes.

Conservation Status: Recovering

Body Type: Plymouth rocks are stocky with a deep body and a short tail. Plymouth Rocks have a
low body carriage.

Weights: Cockerel 8 lbs, Pullet 6 lbs

APA Class: American, the White variety was admitted in 1888

White Broilers Details

Day Old White Broiler Chicks

Hatching year round.

These are the same as Cornish Cross Broilers. We offer these as a separate product from our
Cornish Cross Broilers so that you can order less than the 25 required for that product (because
we utilize a separate vendor for better pricing and sexing).

The White Broiler or White Cornish Cross are the fastest growing meat chickens and are the ones
used in the commercial broiler industry, producing the chicken one would buy at the grocery
store. They are super efficient growers, consuming about 14 pounds of feed per bird to reach 5-6
pounds at 6-7 weeks of age.

Production: White Broilers are very poor layers. They are only raised for efficient meat
production. We recommend starting with a 21% protein chick starter from day 1 to 4 weeks old.
Then transition to a 20% protein grower/developer ration until they are 8 weeks old. After 8
weeks, go to a 17% protein finisher pellet until the birds are ready for processing. They do well
when fed certified organic feed.

Temperament: White Broilers are quiet and calm birds. They are very interested in eating, and
will forage if commercial feed is not constantly present. These are not pets though - they are
short-lived chickens, and their health will decline dramatically after 14 weeks old.
History: There are many strains of White Broilers, most of which originate from Cornish and
White Rocks. They were bred for the commercial meat market and have been dominating that
market for half a century. These are hybrid crosses so hatching eggs from these birds will not
produce similar offspring.

Colors: White Broilers are white with bright red combs and wattles. They have big yellow legs
and feet. Feathering tends to be thin.

Conservation Status: Not applicable

Body Type: White Broilers are large chickens that grow very fast. They have thick, wide set legs
and a stocky appearance. There can be issues with these birds growing too fast, with leg, heart,
and other health issues being the result of too much growth too fast. The small farmer or
backyard flock owner can avoid these growth issues by keeping growth a bit slower. An effective
way to do this is to not free feed constantly. Do not leave feed in the enclosure overnight and let
them clean up the food they have before adding more. Supplementing with greens and garden
scraps will also slow growth down to a more natural pace. Even slowed down, these White
Broilers will not disappoint in their meat production efficiency.

Weight: Males at 6 weeks old will be about 6 pounds. Females at 6 weeks will be about a pound
lighter. Cornish Game Hens are males or females fed a higher protein diet, reaching about 2-3
pounds in 4 weeks.

APA Class: Not applicable

Cornish Cross Broilers Details

Hatching year round.

The Cornish Cross Broiler Chickens we offer for sale are the same type of chicken that the
commercial poultry industry uses to produce the chicken meat for sale at grocery stores across the
country. These meat chickens are very large, with all white feathers and red combs. They have
strong looking, thick, yellow legs and feet. They are very fast growing, probably the fastest
growing of all chickens.

Production: The Cornish Cross Broiler is the most efficient broiler or meat chicken available. At
six weeks old, males can weigh 6 pounds and females 5 pounds. Males should gain about one
pound each week; females grow a little slower. Although these big, slow-moving birds are too
vulnerable in a completely free range environment, they can do quite well when raised in chicken
tractors and other well-protected on-ground situations. They do not fly and can be contained with
low fencing. These are the same type of broilers that Joel Salatin raises so successfully.
Caring for your Cornish Cross Broiler Chicks:

Coccidiosis Spray is available for Cornish Cross Broiler chicks only. As an option, we can spray
your chicks to help protect against Coccidiosis. Coccidiosis is a common issue when raising these
birds, and probably one of the top reasons for failure. The spray is absorbed through the skin. If
you select this option and the spray is applied, do not feed your flock medicated feed. Although
the medicated feed will not harm the birds, it will counteract the spray. The sprayed chicks may
have a dye on them, which will wear off in time. Whether or not you choose the Coccidiosis
Spray, the need for dry, clean bedding cannot be overemphasized.

Cornish Cross Broilers grow very fast, and that doesn't leave room for many mistakes. Every
aspect of their lives is condensed. Be sure that they have access to clean water constantly and that
you watch and adjust the height and amount the waterers hold according to your birds' growth.

Feed is also very important. Make sure that every day counts positively toward their optimal
growth and health. Use a high quality and dependable food, that is fresh and not at all moldy.
Chick starter is appropriate for the first 5 weeks. Switch to broiler or grower feed from 5 weeks to
butcher.

Sometimes customers have experienced leg problems with Cornish Cross Broilers; this is usually
the result of the birds growing too quickly. One way to combat this problem is to avoid free
feeding them. Offer free choice chick starter for the first 5 days. After that, make feed available
12 hours on and 12 hours off for proper growth. Cornish Cross Broilers don't always know when
to stop eating, and if you give them constant access to food, their bones may not keep up with
their body weight.

Genetics: Many customers are looking to recreate or breed their own Cornish Cross Broilers by
utilizing our Cornish chickens bred to our Plymouth Rock chickens. However, the offspring of
this mix will not be the same as these Cornish Cross Broiler chicks. Also, Cornish Cross Broilers
are hybrids, and so if two are bred together, they will not produce the same high-quality chicks as
themselves. They will also probably be too large by the time they reach sexual maturity to breed
naturally. The Cornish Cross Broilers we offer have been scientifically bred for many years by
scientists to produce this highly efficient production bird.

Cornish Game Hens: Cornish Game Hens are female Cornish Cross broilers that are processed
when they are four-five weeks old at about 2 to 2.5 pounds. At this age, they will be a tender,
compact chicken that is excellent for roasting. Feeding these hens a higher protein broiler ration
(21-23% protein), from start to finish will help in achieving plumper hens.

Temperament: Cornish Cross Broilers are docile and calm birds. They are not very active in
general and will spend much time especially after 3-4 weeks of age, sitting on the ground. Litter
and flooring will need to be kept dry and clean so that the birds do not develop blistering and
bruising on the breast. They do not do well in a completely free range environment and are not
good at avoiding predators.

Body Type: Cornish Cross Broilers are very heavy, muscular, and pugnacious-looking birds.
They have large, thick legs and a very wide and deep breast. These are wide and broad birds in
general, with legs spaced quite far apart. When viewed from above, they have an almost heart-
shaped appearance.

Weeks of Average Weight in Feed Consumption per Total Feed Consumption to

Age Lbs Week Date
1 0.35 lbs 0.3 lbs 0.3 lbs
2 0.85 lbs 0.62 lbs 0.92 lbs
3 1.54 lbs 1.02 lbs 1.94 lbs
4 2.38 lbs 1.44 lbs 3.38 lbs
5 3.34 lbs 1.9 lbs 5.28 lbs
6 4.37 lbs 2.32 lbs 7.6 lbs
7 5.4 lbs 2.73 lbs 10.33 lbs
8 6.42 lbs 3.10 lbs 13.43 lbs
Feed Conversion Rates for Cornish Cross Broilers