dark cornish hens for sale

The Dark Cornish Standard Chicken used to be know abroad as the “Indian Game” and originated in Cornwall, England. Admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1893. They have thick, compact bodies and very close fitting body feathers. They usually weigh more than they look. The hens lay brown eggs.

The cockerels are an excellent meat bird with broad, deep breasts. which have a range of mixed colors in the feathers and the egg shell tints are also in many colors. A great breed for backyard enjoyment and natural colored eggs to eat. Several variety colors were admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1984. Gamefowls Ranch’s Dark Cornish strain is a production type strain and not a show quality strain.

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: English Class
• Weights:      Hen—–8 lbs                    Rooster——10 1/22 lbs
  Pullet—6 1/2  lbs              Cockerel—-8 1/2 lbs
• Purpose: Meat Production
• Egg Shell Color – Brown
• Egg Production – 150+ eggs per year (*estimates only, see FAQ)
• Mating Ratio: 8 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin –England
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1893
• TLC: Not Listed