Dark Cornish Chick

There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a Dark Cornish chick grow into the compact, muscle-bound bird it’s destined to become — calm enough to handle, sturdy enough to thrive. This uncommon heritage breed brings a quiet, grounded presence to your backyard flock or homestead, and its rich brown eggs are a welcome bonus to its primary reputation as a top-tier meat bird with exceptional body conformation.

Dark Cornish chicks are available February through October. Order minimums vary by month: 25 chicks January–March, 15 in April, and 6 in May–September (Webster City hatchery pickup minimum is 6). Birds ship via USPS Priority Mail or Priority Express (typically 2–3 business days), with limited Midwest door-to-door delivery available. Different poultry types ship separately and must each meet their own minimums.

Your brooder must be fully set up before arrival. Report any live-arrival or livability concerns by phone within 48 hours. Changes or cancellations must be submitted by 12:00 PM Central the Friday before your scheduled delivery. All live-animal sales are final once fulfillment is booked.