Were developed from different broiler breeder strains of birds that were important to the poultry industy in the 1970's. Broiler breeders are the parent stock of meat type birds which are called broilers. These birds were kept to be representative of meat type birds of that era. The Random Bred 1978 Broiler birds show a variety of colours due to the different stock originally used to contribute to the breed.
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Use: Meat (8-10 weeks)
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Egg Size / Colour: Large Cream
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Rate of Lay: 180-200 per year
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Standard Market Weight: 8 lb (adult) 4 lb (8 weeks)
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Rate of Growth / Maturity: Faster Growing
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Special Characteristics: Random colouring, from all white, to shades of browns, to almost all black.
Pick Up Only - NO SHIPPING - PLEASE ENSURE ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE TO HAVE YOUR CHICKS TO BE PICKED UP WITHIN 24 HOURS
All U of A Chicks are Sold UNSEXED/Straight Run (Mixed Males & Females)
We are not able to do exchanges or refunds on any chicks purchased.
Orders for Edmonton pick up will receive an email with pick up location and times (1-2 days prior to pick up date)
Orders for Pick ups at Hashbrowns: Pick up will be the date stated in the order between 3pm - 6pm.
No Exchanges or Refunds can be made within 3 weeks of order date, as the eggs will be set in the incubator.
(Orders not picked up within 2 days of the pick up date will be subject to a Brooding Fee of 20% per day.)
