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Cornish chicken hatcheries and breeders

UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.

In this post, you’ll learn where you can find the many different varieties of Cornish chickens.

Cornish chicken facts

Category: Pet & meat
Origin:
England
Egg-laying ability: Poor-moderate
Broodiness: High
Meat production: Exceptional
Cold tolerance: Poor-moderate
Heat tolerance:
Poor-moderate
Predator evasion:  Moderate
Foraging ability: Poor-moderate
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Docile, but some roosters aggressive
Aggression toward flock members:
Moderate-high
Noise level: Moderate

To learn everything you need to know to decide if Cornish chickens are right for you, check out my article, Cornish chickens: A rare and stocky breed with a sweet disposition.

Cornish chicken hatcheries and breeders

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Cornish and Cornish Bantam chickens.

If you are looking for Cornish Bantams only, read my article, Cornish Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Red = Cornish for Sale

  • Yellow = Cornish Bantams for Sale

  • Orange = Cornish and Cornish Bantams for Sale

Cornish chicken hatcheries and breeders by variety

The map above shows all Cornish and Cornish Bantam varieties for sale. Click on the links below to find where you can buy a particular standard-sized Cornish variety.

If you are interested in particular varieties of Cornish Bantams, check out my article, Cornish Bantam chicken hatcheries and breeders.

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Buff Cornish chicken hatcheries and breeders

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Buff Cornish chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Dark Cornish chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video below to see examples of Dark Cornish hens, roosters, and chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Dark Cornish chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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White Laced Red Cornish chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video below to see examples of White Laced Red Cornish chickens and chicks.

The second video features White Laced Red Cornish Bantams which have the same plumage as a standard-size White Laced Red Cornish chicken, but are smaller in size.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell White Laced Red Cornish chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.