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Red Ranger Chicks

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The Red Ranger chicken is a hardy broiler that is a great alternative to the Cornish Cross. Formerly listed as the Red Sasso chicken, Red Rangers are active, hardy birds that forage well and fit nicely into pasture, free-range, and small-farm meat bird setups.

Red Ranger Chickens for Sale: A Heritage-Style Meat Bird

Ranger chicks for sale have been gaining popularity with farms and homesteads due to their versatile nature. Red Rangers are one of the best breeds to raise for meat if you value a bird that is active and adaptable.

Our strain of Red Ranger was originally developed in Italy with a focus on creating a hardy, active meat bird with strong outdoor performance. When the breeder flock was imported into the United States, the genetic lines were further improved to create a sturdy, well-balanced meat bird with a traditional farm chicken feel.

Although they grow more slowly than Cornish Cross, Red Ranger broilers are known for their rich, flavorful meat and yellow fat. For many poultry keepers, that added grow-out time is part of what makes Ranger chicken breeds so appealing.

This heritage-style meat chicken displays strong foraging instincts and a curious nature. Red Rangers are a good fit for poultry keepers who want chickens that will scratch, roam, and make better use of outdoor space while still growing into a solid table bird. 

Their balance of hardiness, foraging ability, and raising flexibility makes them especially appealing for anyone looking to raise an alternative to the Cornish Cross.
 

How long does it take for Red Rangers to reach market weight?

With optimal care, our Red Ranger can achieve a live weight of 5 to 6.25 lbs between 9 to 11 weeks.
The feed conversion rate of this red broiler is similar to the Red Bro. Growers can expect a conversion rate of 2.5 to 2.8 between 9 to 11 weeks of age.

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Mininum Order Quantity:  15

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Pricing

Sex 1-24 25-49 50-99 100-299 300+ Quantity Hatch Date
Straight Run $4.15  $3.50  $2.87  $2.46  $2.25 
Min: 15
Male $3.75  $3.30  $2.67  $2.26  $2.05 
Min: 15, Max: 1000
Female $4.15  $3.50  $2.87  $2.46  $2.25 
Min: 15

Recomended Add-Ons:

Marek's Vaccine - $0.18/Chick

Marek's vaccination

Aquastart - $9.25 EA

Hydrating gel beads enriched with electrolytes to support the health and growth of your flock. Use as a feed topper to encourage feed intake. Beads are translucent green in color to attract hatchlings. AquaStart is ideal for providing nourishment upon arrival. One 100g bag is good for 100 chicks or 60 poults.

StresEEZ Plus - $9.75

Water-dispersible source of vitamins, trace minerals, and electrolytes. 6oz pack per 128gal of water/ 1 GALLON DOSAGE: 1/4 tsp powder to 1 gal of drinking water.

Optional Vaccinations are performed at the hatchery.
GroGel and Vitamin packs may be shipped with the birds or shipped separately before your birds arrive.

The table below is for the next several hatches. You can pick the date during the check out process
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SEX (6/3) (6/10) (6/17) (6/24) (7/1) (7/8) (7/15) (7/22) (7/29) (8/5) (8/12) (8/19) (8/26) (9/2) (9/9) (9/16)
Straight Run
Male
Female
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As a hybrid, their appearance may vary, but thye typically have dark red or tri-colored feathers with black tail tips. This breed has yellow beaks, feet, and shanks.

Although they have darker feathers than white broilers, this breed plucks well for easy processing. 

Give your Red Ranger chickens the best care by reading our broiler guide.

FAQs About the Sasso Chicken

When can Red Ranger chicks go outside? As long as the outdoor temperatures are consistent, Red Ranger chicks can go outside when they are 3 to 4 weeks of age. 

Are there any special care requirements if I'd like to raise my chickens on pasture? Predator proofing and adequate shelter will be essential to successfully raising your birds outside. We recommend using a chicken tractor or electric fencing for meat birds. 

What is the best feed for Ranger chickens? That depends on your preferences, as well as what's available in your area. For starter feed, 23-24% protein is a good place to start, before switching to a grower feed that has 20-22% protein. You can reference our broiler nutrition chart here for more information, or ask your feed dealer for recommendations.

Can I breed Red Ranger chickens? TAlthough these meat birds can live long enough to breed, they are a hybrid cross, so you will not hatch chicks with the exact characteristics as the original stock. To get the same quality birds, it's best to order them from a hatchery.

Can I raise Rangers with Cornish Cross chickens? You can raise them together, but keep in mind that they will have different growth rates and reach market weight at different ages. Cornish Cross grow quickly and a lot larger, and may be bullies at the feeder.

What are the differences between Cornish Cross and Ranger chickens? Ranger chickens have a slower start and take longer to reach market weight, but the extra time is said to yield a richer flavor. Especially in niche markets, ranger chickens can be a more desirable bird to raise than the fast-growing breeds.  

Are these birds hardy? Yes, Red Ranger are exceptionally hardy and adaptable. They have lower mortality rates and are more resistant to common diseases than conventional broilers.

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