Buy sexed Large Fowl (LF) Dark Cornish day-old chicks
At Game Fowls Ranch, our LF Dark Cornish breeding stock is maintained with strict adherence to Standard of Perfection guidelines, physical conformation, and constitutional vigor. As day-olds, these chicks display thick yellow legs, sturdy frames, and active down patterns. As they mature, females grow into low, broad hens featuring brilliant double-laced mahogany and beetle-green feathers, while males display deep black and rich red hackles on a massive, muscle-bound body structure.
Every sexed chick order is handled under rigorous hatchery protocols:
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Professional Vent/Wing Sexing: Accurately sorted at hatch so you receive your target ratio of pullets (females) or cockerels (males).
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Freshly Hatched Vigor: Shipped within 24 hours of hatch, utilizing the natural absorption of their yolk sac to sustain them comfortably during transit.
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Health & Vitality Inspection: Checked for clear eyes, vibrant energy, unhealed navel absence, straight legs, and robust physical conditioning before boxing.
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Climate-Controlled Live Express Shipping: Shipped inside specialized, temperature-insulated chick transit boxes lined with thick absorbent nesting pads and temperature control materials to ensure a safe, warm arrival.
Product Highlights & Specifications:
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Breed: Purebred Large Fowl (LF) Dark Cornish (Gallus gallus domesticus Historic English Heritage Lineage)
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Age at Dispatch: Day-Old Chicks (0 to 24 Hours Post-Hatch)
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Sexing Availability: Sexed Options Available (Pullets / Females or Cockerels / Males)
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Adult Potential: Massive, broad-breasted body frame (hens reach 6.5–7.5 lbs, roosters 8.5–10.5+ lbs). Features rich double-laced mahogany plumage on females, dark red and black hackles on males, pea comb, pearl/yellow eyes, and heavy yellow legs.
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Egg Laying Capability: Heritage layer producing 100 to 140 medium brown or tinted eggs annually.
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Brooding Requirements: Require a clean brooder set to 95°F (35°C) for the first week (reducing by 5°F per week), high-protein starter crumbles (20%–24% chick/gamebird starter), and fresh, clean water with electrolytes/vitamins.
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Safe Live Arrival Guarantee: Shipped via express live poultry transport in insulated chick boxes to guarantee safe arrival at your local post office.


