Description

Hungry Man Special

Product Overview

The Hungry Man Special from Cackle Hatchery® gives families a practical combination of meat birds and egg-laying pullets in one convenient package. This special includes 50 not-sexed Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks for meat production and 25 hatchery-choice brown egg pullets for future egg laying.

If you want to raise chickens that can help provide both meat and eggs for your family, this package offers a strong starting point. The Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks grow as broilers, while the brown egg pullets mature into laying hens for the backyard flock.

Cackle Hatchery® lists the Hungry Man Special in its meat and broiler chicken category and confirms that the package includes 50 Cornish and 25 brown egg pullets.

What Is Included

The Hungry Man Special includes:

• 50 not-sexed Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks
• 25 brown egg pullets
• Brown egg pullets selected by Cackle Hatchery®
• Day-old chicks shipped from the hatchery
• Meat and egg production value in one order

The Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks are not sexed. Therefore, customers should expect a mix of males and females in the broiler portion of the order.

The 25 brown egg pullets are hatchery choice. Cackle Hatchery® selects the pullets included in the package.

Important Hatchery Choice Pullet Note

The 25 brown egg pullets are hatchery choice. Cackle Hatchery® does not tell customers which color, type, or breed was included with this package. In addition, Cackle Hatchery® does not keep records of which brown egg pullet breeds are sent in each Hungry Man Special.

This means customers should choose the Hungry Man Special for practical brown egg production rather than one specific breed or feather color.

Choose this package if you are flexible on brown egg layer breed.

Choose individual breed listings if you want a specific brown egg layer.

Meat Production: Jumbo Cornish Cross Chicks

The Hungry Man Special includes 50 not-sexed Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks for meat production. Jumbo Cornish Cross chickens are fast-growing, broad-breasted broilers bred for efficient meat production.

Cackle Hatchery® describes Jumbo Cornish Cross as broad-breasted meat chickens and lists them as a meat and production bird. Cackle also notes that 6-week pullets can weigh about 4½ pounds and cockerels about 6 pounds, depending on care and management.

These broilers are a good fit for customers who want:

• Meat chickens for the freezer
• Fast-growing broiler chicks
• Broad-breasted birds
• A family meat supply
• A practical grow-out project
• A package that also includes future egg layers

Because Jumbo Cornish Cross birds grow quickly, customers should prepare brooder space, feed, water, and grow-out housing before chicks arrive.

Egg Production: Brown Egg Pullets

The Hungry Man Special also includes 25 brown egg pullets selected by Cackle Hatchery®. These pullets help turn the package into a meat-and-egg option rather than a meat-only order.

The brown egg pullets may include one or more hatchery-choice breeds. Since Cackle Hatchery® does not record which specific breeds go into each package, customers should expect useful brown egg layers without knowing the exact breed mix.

This pullet portion works well for customers who want:

• Future brown eggs
• Hatchery-choice laying hens
• Backyard egg production
• A practical family flock
• More value from one chick order

Shipping Age and Arrival Timing

Hungry Man Special chicks ship at 1 day of age. The chicks typically arrive at the customer’s post office at 2 to 3 days of age.

Before the ship date, customers should prepare:

• A warm brooder
• Clean bedding
• Fresh water
• Chick starter feed
• Enough feeder and waterer space
• A plan to pick chicks up quickly from the post office

Quick pickup matters because young chicks need warmth, water, and feed as soon as possible after arrival.

Marek’s Vaccination Note

Marek’s vaccination for this specific product costs $11.25 and applies only to the 25 brown egg pullets.

The Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks are not included in the Marek’s vaccination portion because broilers are typically butchered before Marek’s disease would develop.

This note helps customers understand why the vaccination applies only to the pullet portion of the Hungry Man Special.

Hungry Man Special vs Jumbo Cornish Cross Only

The Hungry Man Special includes both meat birds and egg layers. It gives customers 50 Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks plus 25 brown egg pullets.

A Jumbo Cornish Cross order focuses only on broiler meat production. Cackle lists Jumbo Cornish Cross as a fast-growing meat bird sold as baby chicks.

Choose Hungry Man Special if you want both freezer meat and future brown eggs.

Choose Jumbo Cornish Cross only if you want a meat-bird order without laying pullets.

Hungry Man Special vs Hatchery Choice Brown Egg Females

The Hungry Man Special includes 25 hatchery-choice brown egg pullets as part of a meat-and-egg package.

A Hatchery Choice Brown Egg Females order focuses on female brown egg layers only.

Choose Hungry Man Special if you want both broilers and pullets.

Choose Hatchery Choice Brown Egg Females if you want only future laying hens and do not need broilers.

Hungry Man Special vs Bargain Specials

The Hungry Man Special belongs with Cackle Hatchery’s value-focused specials. Cackle’s bargain specials category includes money-saving chick offerings and notes that these specials are available throughout the season as available.

Choose Hungry Man Special if you want a specific combination of 50 Cornish broilers and 25 brown egg pullets.

Choose another bargain special if you want a different mix, such as assorted chicks, frypan specials, or hatchery-choice poultry.

Is the Hungry Man Special Right for Your Flock?

Choose the Hungry Man Special if you want:

• Meat and eggs for your family
• 50 not-sexed Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks
• 25 hatchery-choice brown egg pullets
• Fast-growing broilers for meat
• Future brown egg layers
• A practical homestead or backyard food package
• A value-style chick special
• A flexible pullet breed selection
• One package that supports both freezer and egg basket goals

However, consider another product if you need specific brown egg pullet breeds, sexed broilers, records of which breeds were included, or a pullet-only order. In short, the Hungry Man Special is best for customers who want a practical meat-and-egg chick package and are flexible on the exact brown egg layer breeds.

Care and Housing Tips

The Hungry Man Special includes two different types of chicks: fast-growing broilers and future laying pullets. Because they grow at different rates and serve different purposes, customers should plan carefully.

For best results, provide:

• A warm brooder before chicks arrive
• Clean, dry bedding
• Fresh water at all times
• Chick starter feed
• Enough feeder and waterer space for 75 chicks
• Extra observation during the first few days
• More space as the Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks grow
• A separate grow-out plan for broilers
• A long-term coop plan for brown egg pullets
• Predator-resistant housing
• Good ventilation without drafts
• Shade and airflow during warm weather

Jumbo Cornish Cross broilers grow quickly and need enough feeder space, water access, clean bedding, and room to move. Meanwhile, the brown egg pullets need long-term care as they mature into laying hens.

Recognition and Availability

The Hungry Man Special is a package deal rather than a single chicken breed. Cackle Hatchery® lists it under meat and broiler chickens and identifies it as a special including 50 Cornish and 25 brown egg pullets.

Since hatch dates and availability can change, customers should check Cackle Hatchery’s Chicken Availability Chart before ordering. Cackle notes that most chicks ship from February through September and that the availability chart helps customers find chicks available for sale and shipping dates.

Related Products and Helpful Cackle Hatchery® Resources

Customers who like the Hungry Man Special may also enjoy other meat bird, brown egg layer, and bargain special options.

Helpful Cackle Hatchery® links for this product page include:

• Jumbo Cornish Cross chickens
• Hatchery Choice Brown Egg Females
• Meat and Broiler Chickens for Sale
• Brown Egg Layers for Sale
• Bargain Specials
• Baby chicks for sale
• Chicken Availability Chart
• Baby Chicks Arrival Care Instructions

FAQ: Hungry Man Special

What is the Hungry Man Special?

The Hungry Man Special is a Cackle Hatchery® chick package that provides both meat and eggs for a family flock.

What comes in the Hungry Man Special?

The package includes 50 not-sexed Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks and 25 brown egg pullets selected by Cackle Hatchery®.

Are the Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks sexed?

No. The 50 Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks are not sexed.

Are the brown egg pullets sexed?

Yes. The package includes 25 brown egg pullets.

What breeds are the brown egg pullets?

The brown egg pullets are hatchery choice. Cackle Hatchery® does not tell customers which color, type, or breed was sent with this package.

Does Cackle Hatchery® keep records of which pullet breeds are included?

No. Cackle Hatchery® does not keep records of what brown egg pullet breeds are sent in this package.

What are the Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks for?

The Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks are broilers raised for meat production.

What are the brown egg pullets for?

The brown egg pullets mature into laying hens for future brown egg production.

When do the chicks ship?

Hatchery-choice chicks ship at 1 day of age.

How old are the chicks when they arrive?

The chicks usually arrive at the customer’s post office at 2 to 3 days of age.

Does Marek’s vaccination apply to the whole Hungry Man Special?

No. Marek’s vaccination applies only to the 25 brown egg pullets.

How much is Marek’s vaccination for this product?

Marek’s vaccination for this specific product is $11.25 and covers only the 25 pullets.

Why are the Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks not vaccinated for Marek’s?

Jumbo Cornish Cross broilers are typically butchered before Marek’s disease would develop, so the Marek’s vaccination applies only to the brown egg pullets.

Is the Hungry Man Special good for family food production?

Yes. It provides broilers for meat and pullets for future eggs, making it a practical family food-production package.

Is the Hungry Man Special good for beginners?

It can work for beginners who prepare enough brooder space and understand that broilers and pullets grow at different rates and need different long-term plans.

What is the difference between Hungry Man Special and Jumbo Cornish Cross?

The Hungry Man Special includes 50 Jumbo Cornish Cross chicks plus 25 brown egg pullets. A Jumbo Cornish Cross order includes broiler chicks only.

Where can I check Hungry Man Special availability?

Customers can check the Hungry Man Special product page or Cackle Hatchery’s Chicken Availability Chart for current availability and ship dates.