Red Ranger Chicken

6 Chick Minimum Order*

Shipping cost calculated by quantity

$3.30

Local Pickup Available: Anderson, SC

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

Description

Red Ranger chickens are the premium alternative to standard Cornish Cross broilers, offering superior flavor and texture for growers who prioritize quality over speed.

Stumphouse Farms ships these exceptional meat birds to all 48 states from our Anderson, South Carolina, hatchery. Red Rangers reach processing weight in 9-11 weeks (vs. 8-9 weeks for Cornish Cross), producing a 5-6-pound bird with darker, more flavorful meat that customers prefer.

Developed for the pastured poultry market, Red Rangers are active foragers with stronger legs and better health than fast-growing Cornish Cross. These robust broiler chickens thrive in free-range systems where they can supplement feed with grass and insects, resulting in meat with richer flavor and firmer texture. Many growers raising chickens for farmers' markets, restaurants, or direct sales choose Red Rangers because customers are willing to pay premium prices for their superior eating quality.

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 Red Ranger Chicken

What are Red Ranger chickens raised for?

Red Rangers are slower-growing meat birds suited to customers who prefer a more active, pasture-oriented broiler. They are not typically selected for egg production.

How do Red Rangers differ from fast-growing broilers?

Red Rangers generally follow a longer grow-out timeline and are more active on pasture than ultra-fast broiler types. Housing, feed, and processing plans should reflect that slower pace.

Can I order male, female, or unsexed Red Ranger chicks?

Availability may include male, female, and unsexed options for specific hatch dates. Select the required sex and date from the available variants at checkout.

What is the minimum order for Red Ranger chicks?

The minimum live-chick order is six chicks. Confirm the current quantity requirement when choosing a hatch date.

Can Red Ranger chicks be returned after delivery?

No. Live birds cannot be accepted back after shipment because of biosecurity requirements. Report delivery concerns to customer support as soon as possible.

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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Strong, Active Chicks Right Out of the Box

Received these day-old chicks in good condition, and they were alert right away. They’ve been growing evenly and are more active compared to other meat birds I’ve raised. I like that they forage well and don’t seem as fragile. So far, a solid option for anyone not rushing the grow-out.