The Cornish Cross is the most popular meat bird for homesteaders and backyard growers looking to raise their own delicious, homegrown chicken. Known for their incredible growth rate and excellent feed efficiency, these white broilers produce a meaty bird in a remarkably short amount of time.
With proper care and nutrition, Cornish Cross broilers will reach an average live weight of 6.5–8 pounds in just 8 weeks, making them an ideal choice for filling your freezer with tender, flavorful chicken.
These birds are bred specifically for meat production and thrive when provided with a quality broiler feed, fresh water, and plenty of clean, dry space. Their white feathers also make for a clean-looking carcass after processing.
Whether you're raising your first batch of meat birds or planning your next freezer fill, the Cornish Cross offers fast growth, outstanding meat yield, and dependable performance for processing at around 8 weeks.
Breed Highlights
Fast-growing meat breed
Average live weight: 6.5–8 lbs.
Ready for processing in approximately 8 weeks
Excellent feed conversion
White feathering for easy processing
Ideal for homesteads, small farms, and backyard meat production
At ChickInn, we're committed to providing healthy, high-quality chicks to help you build a successful flock—whether you're raising birds for eggs, meat, or both.
Cornish Cross White Broiler
Since we are a small hatchery, we have chosen Tuesday to be our "hatch day". All orders will be fulfilled on Tuesday of the week you have selected at checkout. Multiple breeds of chicks will ship together if at all possible (not be shipped out separate weeks). Thanks for your understanding, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us.
