Day-Old Poultry

The chicks shown below are offered through Myers Poultry. Click any product link to view current availability and place your order on their website.

The Cornish Cross is the industry’s fastest-growing meat bird, reaching 4.5–6 lbs in just 6–8 weeks. This hybrid offers exceptional feed efficiency, uniform growth, and plump, tender meat. Ideal for both pasture and commercial production, it remains the gold standard for broiler performance.

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The Red Sasso is a hardy, moderate-growing alternative to the Cornish Cross. Perfect for small farms and free-range setups, it thrives on pasture and produces rich, flavorful meat. These vibrant red broilers reach 5–6 lbs in about 9–11 weeks with excellent feed efficiency.

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Also known as Isa Browns or Golden Comets, Red Sex Links are top-tier brown egg producers. They lay 285–300 eggs annually with low feed costs and calm, friendly temperaments. A great choice for beginners or anyone wanting reliable layers year-round.

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White Leghorns are unmatched for efficiency and egg production, laying up to 335 large white eggs annually. Lightweight, early-maturing, and cost-effective, they’re the breed behind most store-bought eggs. Ideal for growers who value performance and profit.

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A cross between Barred Rock and Rhode Island Red, the Black Sex Link is a hardy, high-yielding brown egg layer. With 280–300 eggs per year, they’re consistent, friendly, and cold-hardy. Great for first-time flock owners or free-range setups alike.

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Amberlinks are prolific brown egg layers with great shell strength and color. Producing 285–300 eggs per year, they’re lightweight, efficient, and gentle by nature. Excellent for free-range, backyard, or commercial flocks, they thrive in both hot and cold climates.

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A dependable heritage favorite, the Rhode Island Red is known for hardiness and high egg yield. These hens lay 200–280 large brown eggs per year and adapt well to any climate. Friendly, dual-purpose, and easy to manage, they’re perfect for both backyard and farm flocks.

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The Broad Breasted White is the leading commercial turkey for meat production. Bred for rapid growth and easy processing, it yields tender, mild-flavored meat. With exceptional feed efficiency, these turkeys can reach 28–54 lbs in just 18–22 weeks.

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The Broad Breasted Bronze blends the beauty of heritage turkeys with modern performance. Fast-growing and richly flavored, it produces tender, high-quality meat. With metallic bronze plumage and strong yields, it’s a versatile choice for farms and specialty producers.

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