Hybrid Day Old Turkeys, Sasso, Kroiler, Plymouth Chicks

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Type
Chickens
Quantity
100

Hybrid Day Old Turkeys, Sasso, Kroiler, Plymouth Chicks Highlights

  • Hybrid Breed Advantages: Hybrid breeds like Sasso, Kroiler, and Plymouth are developed for specific traits, often combining rapid growth, good meat yield, and disease resistance. They are popular choices for both commercial and backyard farming.
  • Day Old Chick Care: Day-old chicks require a warm, draft-free brooder with a heat lamp set to around 95°F (35°C), gradually reduced each week. They need access to chick starter feed and fresh water at all times.
  • Growth and Maturity: These hybrid breeds typically reach market weight or laying age within a predictable timeframe, often between 16-24 weeks depending on the specific breed and intended purpose (meat or eggs).
  • Nutritional Needs: Chicks require a balanced starter feed with adequate protein for early development. As they grow, their dietary needs will change, transitioning to grower and then layer or finisher feeds.
  • Housing Requirements: As chicks grow, they will need more space. Adult chickens require a coop with roosting bars and nesting boxes, along with access to a secure run for foraging and exercise.
  • Seasonal Considerations: While chicks can be started indoors year-round, outdoor access and optimal laying or growth rates are often influenced by seasonal changes in daylight and temperature.

Description

• Day-old hybrid turkeys, Sasso, Kroiler, and Plymouth Rock chicks available. • Sasso and Kroiler breeds are known for their dual-purpose (meat and egg) capabilities and good foraging. • Plymouth Rocks are a hardy, dual-purpose breed, good for meat and egg production. • Chicks are sold as straight run (unsexed). • Suitable for backyard flocks or small-scale poultry farming. • Require brooding with a heat source for the first 4-6 weeks. • Feed on chick starter mash until 6-8 weeks of age.