meat birds - Hutchinson Co-op

MEAT BIRDS
CORNISH CROSS
BROILERS
DUCKS
RED RANGERS
Our fast growing meat
type bird…you can’t
equal them anywhere!
Pullets can weigh 5.96
lbs. in 56 days. St. Run
6.74 lbs. in 56 days, Cox 7.57 lbs. in 56 days.
Excellent feed conversion. Available all year.
CORNISH GAME HENS
The Cornish Game Hens are butchered at 3 weeks
of age when they are 2-2.5 pounds live weight.
Delicious! Available all year.
This Red Ranger is bred in
the United States and is a
baseline product that does
it all. It has a good growth
rate and feed conversion,
great livability and a 70%
live to dress weight yield. The breast meat on a
long keel is in natural proportion to the leg meat.
It is three yellow: yellow, skin, shanks and beak.
The Red Ranger has strong legs, a dark red
feather color, with black feathers. This versatile
bird is an excellent forager, well-suited for any
environment. Many like this bird for the foraging
and natural or free range capabilities. Available
all year.
DUAL PURPOSE
PEKIN
RAINBOW
ASIAN BLUE
The Rainbow is a
dual purpose bird. It
has one of the most
unique feather color
patterns you will ever
see. It has every color you can imagine - no two
birds look alike! Buy them as egg layers as well
as for the meat. The hens lay large brown eggs.
The males reach market weight around 12 weeks
(approximately 5 lbs. live weight).
(SR Only)**
The Asian Blue can be
used as a dual purpose
bird. It’s striking colors
with a blue/green hue
on the black and red
feather pattern makes it
a beautiful flock. It is a slower growing bird where
the males can reach market weight in 10 to 12
weeks (4 – 4.5 lbs. live weight) and the females
taking 15 weeks. The females are good layers of
medium to large brown eggs. It is a hardy bird
that can adapt to many growing conditions.
(DIXIE)
BROWN EGG LAYERS
POLISH
BLACK GIANTS
Amberlink is a very
well balanced, all round
performance bird. A
champion egg layer with
very strong and very brown
eggs. The ideal bird for nice,
medium size table eggs. A hybrid breed that is
part of the Isa Brown family, The Amberlink is
also a great forager.
AMERICANA
Chicks are assortment of
various color combinations
from the Araucana and
Americana mix. Because of
this genetic combination
our birds are not meant
for exhibition. They are
great birds with egg colors
ranging from Turquoise, to olive to light brown.
Mature weight is 5.5lbs and they are extremely
hardy birds.
BLACK SEX LINK
A great brown egg
layer. The females are
black, the males are
black and white. They
reach a weight of 5 to
5.5 lb. Much like its red counterpart the Black Sex
Link is an egg laying machine.
BARRED ROCK
A cold hardy bird, the
Barred Rock is called a
prolific egg layer with
a medium brown shell
color. Barred Rocks
have a mature body
weight of 5 to 5.5 lbs. A strong bird with clean
barring of colors.
ASIAN BLACK
The Asian Black is solid in
color, with both the males
and females predominately
black. The Asian Black has a
reputation for great livability
and hardiness. The females
are excellent brown egg producers. The females
will weigh 5-5 1/2 lbs. at maturity and the males
6-7 lbs. at 18-20 making it an excellent dual
purpose bird.
BLACK
AUSTRALORP
A popular breed with
mature body weight
6.5 lbs for hens and 8
lbs for males. Glossy
black plumage with greenish-purple sheen set
this bird off. They are one of the most popular
light brown egg layers. The demeanor of this bird
is gentle and quiet.
BLACK MARAN
The Black Marans are
one of the rarest breeds
of chicken in the United
States. Black Marans
produce one of the darkest
chocolate-brown eggs
known. Limited Availability.
(JERSEY)
Jersey Giants are dual
purpose chickens, but
they outrival many
other breeds as a
meat bird. They are
an excellent roasting bird when fully mature.
The hens tend to lay more eggs than those of
other heavy breeds. Their eggs are extra-large in
size with color varying from dark brown to light
cream. The black plumage has a beautiful green
sheen, the eyes are dark brown and shanks and
toes black.
BUFF ORPINGTON
Lays a rich golden
brown egg. Mature
body weight is
approximately 8 lbs
for female and 10 lbs
for male. The Buff Orpington is a quiet bird and
a good setter for hens and the males are often
dressed because of the white skin and plump
breast. Their heavy build and large plumage make
them an excellent winter bird.
CUCKOO MARAN
Marans are generally
quiet and docile; but
they are quite active,
taking well to free
ranging in rough terrain
and are also tough and disease-resistant. Marans
lay around 150-200 dark brown eggs each year
depending on the variety. Marans are historically
a dual-purpose bird, prized not only for their dark
eggs but for their table qualities as well.
GOLDEN LACE
WYANDOTTE
The Golden Laced
Wyandotte is a
wonderful addition
to any backyard
coop. This breed is firmly established as a good
producer as well as having delicious meat. The
Golden Laced Wyandotte has a rose comb and is
a cold hardy bird.
GOLDEN NUGGET
The Golden Nugget
produces a goodsized brown egg with
excellent shell quality.
Many customers keep
these birds for well
over a year with total eggs approaching 250 per
bird. Underneath the golden outer feathers is an
amazing layer of down feathers, similar to duck
or goose down. Because of this downy layer, the
Golden Nugget can be raised from a baby chick in
almost any climate. It is a very good forager.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
RED
A dual purpose chicken,
selected more for meat
production than egg
production. Medium
heavy in weight, it is
used as either a broiler or a roaster. Hens lay a
large brown egg.
PRODUCTION RED
Their mature body
weight is 5 to 5.5 lbs.
The hens lay a good
size egg that has a
strong shell quality and
a brown shell color. Females and Males are dark
brownish-red in color. Production is in the name
for a reason. Excellent egg layers.
ISA BR (GOLD STAR,
RED SEX LINK)
One of the top sellers
in the industry because
of the number of
eggs they lay and the
demeanor. Mature body weight of 4.10 to 4.19
lbs. Eggs per hen housed 264 to 285. Excellent
shell quality and texture. A docile bird, extremely
easy to work with. When baby chicks are hatched,
the pullets are brownish-red and the cockerels
are white.
RHODE ISLAND
RED
The Rhode Island
Red is one of the
most famous and all
time popular breeds in America. Female color is
lustrous, rich, dark red with a black tail and lays
an amazing amount of eggs for a heavy breed.
SALMON FAVEROLLE
People own Salmon
Faverolles for their
silliness, their steady
egg production, and
their fine meat. You can
expect between 150 and 180 tinted eggs per year
from each Salmon Faverolles in your flock. They
are known to continue to lay through the winter.
Originally bred as dual purpose birds, they are
suitable as table birds as well.
SPECKLED SUSSEX
The Sussex chicken is
a dual purpose breed of
chicken that originated
in England around the
time of the Roman
conquest of Britain in AD 43. It is one of the most
productive breeds of poultry. They lay large eggs
that are cream to light brown in color. They lay
approximately 240 to 260 eggs a year.
SILVER LACED
WYANDOTTE
The Silver Laced Wuandotte is the original
Wayandotte with pullets
laying around 200 eggs
a year with an exceptional hen laying around
240 eggs a year. The eggs are brown or tinted.
The hens weigh around 6 pounds and the males
weigh around 8½ pounds. The hens also make
great setters and the bird tends to be another cold
hardy chicken.
WELSUMMER
A light, friendly, and
intelligent breed, with
rustic-red and orange
color. The standard
sized Welsummer lays
large eggs which are a terracotta dark brown,
often with dark speckles.
WHITE CRESTED
BLACK POLISH
The White Crested Black
Polish present an amazing
display of shimmering
black with ridges of white
and a few black feathers
throughout their body. They make breathtaking
show birds.
BUFF LACED POLISH
Feature a beard and an
unruly mass of feathers
on its head. They have a
brilliant buff color. The
pullets lay small brown
eggs. They are ideal for
show.
SILVER LACED POLISH
Probably the most
spectacular of all the
polish. Their feathers glow
shimmering white with tips
of black. The pullets lay
small white eggs, but are not
considered a “good” egg layer.
GOLD LACED POLISH
The primary purpose of the
Gold Laced Polish today is
for show, revered for the
birds’ magnificent crest
of feathers. Adult males
weigh approximately 6 lbs.,
pullets: 4.5 lbs. Hens lay a small white egg, but
are not considered a “good” egg layer.
WHITE EGG LAYERS
CALIFORNIA WHITE
California White pullets
are an excellent egg layer
with a body weight of 4 to
4.5 lbs. They have a very
docile temperament. A cross
between a HyLine Pullet and
a California Grey rooster.
Another great layer with some
of the flight instincts tamed.
Cochins are
friendly, docile
chickens and tend
to be submissive
when kept with
more aggressive
breeds. They
require good
quality feed and
mature in two
years. They make
remarkably good
pets and a pet
Cochin should
live between 8-10
years. They make
excellent brooders
because of their
calm, maternal
nature. They lay
quite large eggs
but don’t produce
many over the year.
B.B. RED
An old English game
bantam the upright
appearance and
confidence in this bird
sets it apart and makes
it noticeable.
BLACK COCHIN
PARTRIDGE
COCHIN
BUFF COCHIN
PORCELAIN
D’UCCLE
RHODE ISLAND RED
BANTAM
Similar to the Mille
Fleur in characteristics,
the “PDU” is a pale
blue rather than red.
All feathers are tipped in white.
The Rhode Island
Red Bantam is a
smaller version of
the standard Rhode
Island Red Chicken. They are good layers and
have a passive, amusing personality. They are
great foragers and do well in shows. They make
wonderful backyard chickens for fun and eggs.
PARTRIDGE
WYANDOTTE
BANTAM
A miniature bantam.
They are a graceful
bird and very docile.
The hens are good egg producers.
BLACK TAIL WHITE
JAPANESE
A distinguished breed
with white body
feathers and black tail
feathers. The bright
red comb and wattles completes the beauty of
this bird.
SILVER DUCK
WING
An old English game
bantam the upright
appearance and
confidence in this bird
sets it apart and makes it noticeable.
Larger than a
Mallard but similar
in color, females
6-7 lbs. males 7-8
lbs. Market weight
20 weeks.
An amazing unique
breed with a strong
slender body and
an upward stance.
Mature weight is
approximately 4-1/2
lbs for male and
3-1/2 lbs for the
females. The hens
are very good egg
layers.
MILLE FLEUR
Mille Fleur bantams
generally have good
temperaments, making
them easy birds to
handle for the novice
chicken keeper or for
kids. Because of their friendly dispositions, they
make excellent pet chickens. They have reddishbay feathers that are tipped in white.
BUFF BRAHMA
The Buff Brahma are
very gentle and easy to
handle. Brahmas are
hardy in cold weather,
excellent setters and
good layers. It is easy to see why they have
become so popular. Limited Availability.
Are very similar
to the Pekin Duck
with a slightly more
upright stance.
Males weight
approximately 8 lbs and females approximately 7
lbs at maturity. The Blue Swedish is a very hearty
duck with a calm disposition.
EMBDEN
INDIAN RUNNER
FAWN RUNNER
WHITE RUNNER
BLACK RUNNER
CHOCOLATE
RUNNER
BLUE RUNNER
CAYUGA
Is one of the most
popular ducks for
showing. They
are calm and
love foraging for
many of the destructive insects in your yard and
garden. The hens are good egg producers and lay
both brown and white eggs.
BUFF
Developed as a
multipurpose bird.
The hens are good
egg producers and
the males are great
for roasting.
KHAKI
CAMPBELL
Good layers, mature
weight of 4 1/2 lbs.
WELSH
HARLEQUIN
Are excellent egg
producers laying
240 to 300 eggs
per year. They are
a good backyard duck and enjoy foraging for
insects and snails in your yard and garden. This
duck is also an excellent show bird.
WHITE LAYER
Equals the Golden
300 Hybrid in egg
production. Adult birds
will average 4-1/2 to
5-3/4 lbs. They are
good foragers.
White Leghorns are one of the most popular
white egg layers, laying 287 to 307 eggs per hen
housed. They have an excellent shell texture and
egg quality. The true breed of the outstanding
leghorn laying breeds.
BROWN LEGHORN
MALLARD
Wild, flying duck,
much smaller than
a Rouen. 3-4 lbs.
18-20 weeks.
WHITE CRESTED
The White Crested
Duck is a good
dual-purpose bird.
The hens are good
egg layers and the
males are great
for roasting. They would also make an excellent
showing at your local fair.
BLACK
SWEDISH
Are very similar
to the Pekin Duck.
Adult weight is
approximately 8 lbs
for the males and 7 lbs for the females. They have
a calm disposition and are excellent foragers.
GOLDEN
300 HYBRID
Outstanding
egg producers.
The hens
lay between
250-300 eggs per year. Adult birds will average
4-4 1/2 lbs.
BLACK BLUE, BUFF)
Silkies are named
for their atypically
fluffy plumage, which
is said to feel like silk.
This breed has several
other unusual qualities, such as black skin and
bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot.
They are often exhibited in poultry shows, and
appear in various colors. Silkies are well known
for their calm, friendly temperament. Among the
most docile of poultry, Silkies are considered an
ideal pet. Hens are also exceptionally broody, and
make good mothers. Though they are fair layers
themselves, laying about three eggs a week, they
are commonly used to hatch eggs from other
breeds and bird species.
TURKEYS
WHITE
BRONZE
Broad breasted white
turkey, great to eat.
Female mature weight 25
lbs., males 45 lbs. At 20
weeks 23-33 lbs.
Broad breasted turkey.
Mature weight, female 22
lbs., male 38 lbs. At 20
weeks 23-33 lbs.
BOURBON RED
EASTERN WILD
Available mid-May
to August. Red,
black and white.
16-25 lbs. at 20
weeks. Small order
charge of $5.00 on
less than 80.
Available mid-May
to August. Hardy
and colorful. 10-22
lbs. at 20 weeks.
Native to eastern
portions of the U.S.
Small order charge of $5.00 on less than 80.
SILVER SEBRIGHT
The Sebright is an
ornamental bantam,
and is commonly seen
in competitive poultry
shows. All Sebrights
have plumage that
is laced around the edges evenly with black,
on a base of either dark gold or whitish silver.
Sebrights have unfeathered legs with slate–blue
skin, and their beaks are ideally a dark horn color.
Limited Availability.
MELANISTIC
MUTANT
EXTRA LARGE
RINGNECK
Beautiful bird
with blue-green
accents. Cannot
be mixed with
Ringneck for shipping.
These large
beautiful
pheasants feature
an iridescent greenish-black plumage. A favorite
variety for release, they display a remarkable
ability to survive and reproduce in the wild. A
mature male is 3.5 lbs. and females are 2.5 lbs.
Cannot be mixed with Ringneck for Shipping.
CHINESE
RINGNECK
Most popular
pheasant.
CHUKAR/REDLEG
PARTRIDGE
CHUKAR PARTRIDGE
The Chukar/Redleg
is a small flighty bird
known for its ability
to fly and their zebra
like stripes on the wings. The Chukar Redleg is
a cross between the Chukar Partridge and the
French Redleg Partridge. This mix results in the
Chukar/Redleg being slightly smaller and wilder
than a regualr Chukar Partridge.
The chukar is a stout 13–
14 in long partridge, with
a light brown back, grey
breast, and buff belly. The
face is white with a black
gorget. It has rufous-streaked flanks, red legs and
coral red bill. Sexes are similar, the female slightly
smaller in size and lacking the spur.
Popular commercial
goose, shades of gray.
Mature weight, female
12-13 lbs., males 18-20
lbs.
WHITE CHINESE
Very good layer.
White with a knob
on top of their
head. Smaller
than Embden or
Toulouse.
The Sebastopol
is a very unique
appearing goose.
They have been
around for
hundreds of years,
thought to be from the countries surrounding the
Black Sea, Hungary and the Balkans. The correct
colored Sebastopol is pure white. Young birds
may start with a few gray feathers but gradually
lose them until they are pure white at about 20
weeks, after their final set of feathers develops.
Fertility seems to be a problem with most
Sebastopols, along with lower than normal egg
production.
BUFF
The American Buff
is an apricot-fawn
color. The buff
colored feathers on
its back and sides
are edged with
creamy white. Its abdomen is nearly white. Its
bill and feet are orange to reddish orange, and
the hard “nail” at the tip of the bill is a pale pink.
Its legs may fade to pink during laying, or when
green grass is not available.
PILGRIM
Pilgrims are the
only domestic
goose breed that
you can distinguish
males from females
at any age. As
babies, the males are yellow and light gray with
lighter colored bills. The females are a deeper
gray/green with a darker bill. They are a calm
goose with the reputation of being very good
parents. The fertility of their eggs is generally low
(about 60%).
Black knob on top of
head and a dark strip
down the back of the
neck. Smaller than
Embden or Toulouse.
PHEASANT / CHUKARS
SILKIES (WHITE,
TOULOUSE
AFRICAN
(SINGLE COMB)
The Brown Leghorn
breed of chicken is
very athletic, mature
early, are hardy,
non-sitters and lay
very nice large/Xlarge white eggs. Leghorns are
good layers of white eggs, laying an average of
280 per year and sometimes reaching 300–320.
Considered the most colorful bird of the white
egg laying breeds.
Most popular eating
goose. All white,
easy to dress.
Mature weight,
females 13 lbs.,
males 20 lbs. 11-15 lbs. in 20-24 weeks.
SEBASTOPOL
WHITE LEGHORN
BANTAMS
COCHIN
ROUEN
RUNNERS
BLUE SWEDISH
STANDARDS & RARE
AMBERLINK
Most popular duck
for eating, females
7-8 lbs, males 8-11
lbs. Market weight
18-20 weeks.
GEESE
LARGE DEWLAP
TOULOUSE
They have a loose fold of
skin below their beak and
carry enormous bulk –
which contributes to their
name. They do not reach
their mature weight until age three. This breed is
very calm with a good disposition.
ROMAN TUFTED
Is not a large goose
and is actually
classified as a light
breed for show
purposes. Most
Roman geese in
the world do not have a tuft or crest on their
head. The Roman Tufted, however, are especially
popular in North America. The crest is not similar
to the crested ducks. Whereas the crest in ducks
is caused by an extra ball of skin and feathers
on top of the head, the crest in geese is due to a
group of feathers standing more upright, causing
the appearance of a small helmet on their head.
They are a smaller, plump bird with a friendly
personality.
BUFF TUFTED
The Buff Tufted Goose
is a cross between the
Roman and American
Buff. It is a hardy breed
with good egg production
and fertility. They are also
a pleasant breed with a charming personality.
GUINEAS
PEARL
Min. 30. Available
thru mid-July.
Guineas cannot
be mixed with any
other item. Most
common variety of
guinea.
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