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September 16, 2026

The Life of a Cornish Cross

Eight weeks.

That's roughly how long a Cornish Cross lives before it becomes the chicken on your dinner table. It's a number that surprises people the first time they hear it, and one that deserves an honest answer instead of a marketing spin.

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