Cornish Cross Chickens

6 Chick Minimum Order*

Shipping cost calculated by quantity

$2.95

Local Pickup Available: Anderson, SC

If you want to physically pickup chicks, contact us and we will create your order manually.

Description

About Cornish Cross Broiler Chickens ▾

Cornish Cross chickens are a popular choice for meat production for both backyard growers and commercial operations. These fast-growing meat birds typically reach processing weight in about 8 to 9 weeks. At Stumphouse Farms, our South Carolina hatchery ships quality day-old Cornish Cross chicks to all 48 states, with available hatch and shipping dates shown when ordering.

Whether you're raising 6 birds for your family or 6,000 for market, Cornish Cross chickens can be ordered based on available hatch dates throughout the season, including off-season shipping dates when available. This gives growers more flexibility to plan meat-bird batches beyond the traditional spring chick season.

These white-feathered broilers are bred specifically for meat production and typically reach 5 to 6 pounds dressed weight in under 10 weeks. Choose your preferred available ship date when ordering your Cornish Cross chicks.

Preparing for your birds? Browse our poultry supplies for equipment and flock essentials. You can also explore our hatching eggs if you're interested in hatching poultry at home.

Call us at (864) 658-4209 with any questions about ordering Cornish Cross chickens.

For Orders of 500+ please call (864) 658-4209

Cornish Cross chickens are available year-round, giving growers the flexibility to plan meat-bird batches during spring, summer, fall, or winter rather than being limited to the traditional spring chick season.

Whether you're raising 6 birds for your family or 6,000 for market, Cornish Cross chickens can be ordered throughout the year based on available hatch and shipping dates. These white-feathered broilers are bred specifically for meat production and typically reach 5 to 6 pounds dressed weight in under 10 weeks.

Choose your preferred available ship date when ordering your Cornish Cross chicks.

Preparing for your birds? Browse our poultry supplies for equipment and flock essentials. You can also explore our hatching eggs if you're interested in hatching poultry at home.

For questions about ordering Cornish Cross chickens, including orders of 500 or more, call us at (864) 658-4209

Tracking & Pickup

If you would like to pickup locally in Anderson, South Carolina, please contact us.

Once shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email. Stay up to date by regularly checking the tracking information.

Day old chicks will be delivered to your local post office. On the morning of your delivery, the local post office will call you. Please be available that day to pickup your chicks as soon as they arrive.

Care Instructions

Your chicks are arriving! What to do now?!

Before your chicks arrive, ensure you have all the necessary supplies including a brooder, feed and water. For details, view this article.

To ensure the temperature has time to stabilize, the heat source, along with water and feed, should be placed in the brooder approximately 24 hours before the chick’s arrival.

Farm Details

Farm: Stumphouse Farms

Location: Anderson, South Carolina

Diet: Non-GMO feed, bugs and greens foraged from the pasture.

About: If there is one attribute that can sum up the Stumphouse Farms mission, it is their quality. Tyler and Lydia are dedicated to ensuring each chicken on the farm lives a healthy life and each customer has an exceptional experience. In order to provide the highest quality, the standard of care for every chicken on the farm must be the priority.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cornish Cross Chickens

What is the Cornish Cross bred for?

Cornish Cross chicks are bred specifically as fast-growing meat birds (broilers). They are not typically raised for egg production. They are the go-to choice for customers looking to raise chickens for the table efficiently and predictably.

How quickly do Cornish Cross chickens reach harvest weight?

With good feed, clean housing, and steady care, most customers plan for a harvest window of around 6 to 8 weeks. This fast turnaround makes Cornish Cross ideal for building a practical, repeatable home-raised meat program.

Are these chicks sexed or unsexed?

These chicks are available as unsexed (straight run). For meat production purposes, sex typically does not affect the outcome, as Cornish Cross are raised to harvest weight regardless of sex.

Can I choose a shipping date for my chicks?

Yes. When ordering, you can select from available shipping dates ranging from late August through mid-December 2026. This allows you to plan your brooder setup and harvest timeline in advance.

What do Cornish Cross chicks need to thrive?

Cornish Cross chicks require good quality feed, clean housing, and consistent care. Their fast growth rate means proper nutrition and space management are important to ensure healthy development through to harvest.

When will my chicks ship?

Each chick order has a shipping date provided at checkout. We are committed to providing a clear and accurate shipping date for all live bird and hatching egg purchases. If unexpected delays occur, timely communication is prioritized.

Can I return unwanted roosters?

Unfortunately, no. Due to biosecurity policy, we can not accept any live birds back after they have been purchased and shipped.

Is there a minimum chick quantity?

Yes, the minimum chick quantity is 6

Can I pre-order?

Certainly! We actually prefer this. If you are interested in placing a large order, contact us and we can work out pricing.

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We just received our beautiful cornish cross

We just received our beautiful cornish cross chicks in Guerneville California!!!

Thank you for the review. Best of luck with your new flock - The Hatching Time Team

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they did awesome 9 pounds in 7 weeks

Hi Lydia, we're thrilled to hear your broilers did so well! Thanks for sharing your success with our Cornish Cross chicks.

Healthiest Meat Chicks I have ever received!

Healthiest Meat Chicks I have ever received, they arrived less than 48 hours traveling from SC to MT

Thank you for the review. We are delighted to hear your chicks arrived healthy and quickly. The Hatching Time Team

I received the chicks a day early, EXCELLENT customer service!

I received the chicks a day early, but was missing 2, the post office and I haven't been getting along, so it may have been them. I called customer service & was immediately offered either a refund or they 2 sent out immediately...customer service is AMAZING, will definitely be doing business with them again!! I also received a drill plucker & heating plate today, both are awesome. Thank you hatching time!!

Thank you for the review. We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed your new equipment. We look forward to serving you again soon! The Hatching Time Team

Solid meat birds, easy to manage

Overall a good experience with these chicks. They came in healthy and have been growing quickly with no major issues. Cornish Cross are known for their fast growth and efficient feed use, which is exactly what I needed for a small setup.