4-Week-Old Cockerels – Strong, Fast-Growing Birds for Profitable Meat Production

Healthy Grower Cockerels Raised for Strength, Growth & Market Performance

4-Week-Old Cockerels are young male chickens carefully reared through the critical brooding phase and prepared for the grower stage. At four weeks of age, cockerels are already stronger, more resilient, and better adapted to farm environments, making them an excellent choice for poultry farmers focused on meat production, hardiness, and cost efficiency.

These birds are ideal for commercial poultry farms, small-scale farmers, backyard producers, and live-bird traders who want to reduce early chick mortality, cut brooding costs, and start with birds that already show good growth potential.

Why Choose 4-Week-Old Cockerels?

Starting poultry production with 4-week-old cockerels offers several advantages compared to day-old chicks:

• Reduced early mortality risk

• Lower brooding and heating costs

• Stronger immune system development

• Better tolerance to environmental changes

• Faster growth to market weight

By four weeks, cockerels are partially to fully feathered, active, and able to regulate body temperature more effectively. This makes them easier to manage and more suitable for farmers operating in warm or variable climates.

Breed Quality & Growth Potential

Our 4-week-old cockerels are sourced from reliable hatcheries and breeder farms using proven poultry strains selected for:

• Rapid growth rate

• Good muscle development

• Strong skeletal structure

• Efficient feed conversion

• Adaptability to tropical and semi-tropical conditions

These cockerels are suitable for intensive, semi-intensive, and free-range production systems, giving farmers flexibility based on available resources and market demand.

Health Status & Farm Management

🩺 Health & Welfare Standards

Each batch of 4-week-old cockerels is raised under controlled management and hygiene conditions to ensure:

• Uniform body size and weight

• Bright eyes and active movement

• Healthy feathers and clean vents

• Good appetite and alert behavior

Birds are observed daily, and weak or unhealthy individuals are separated early to maintain overall flock quality.

💉 Vaccination & Medication Background

By four weeks of age, cockerels are typically placed on a basic early health program, which may include:

• Newcastle Disease vaccination

• Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) vaccination

• Routine multivitamin and stress management support

These early interventions help strengthen immunity and prepare birds for the grower and finishing phases.

(Actual vaccination programs may vary depending on hatchery and regional veterinary recommendations. Buyers are encouraged to confirm health history at purchase.)

Feeding & Nutrition at 4 Weeks

At four weeks, cockerels are transitioning from starter feed to grower feed, formulated to support:

• Rapid muscle growth

• Strong bone development

• Efficient feed utilization

• Reduced feed wastage

Cockerels naturally consume more feed than pullets and respond well to balanced nutrition with adequate energy and protein levels. Proper feeding at this stage plays a major role in determining final market weight and profitability.

Ideal Uses for 4-Week-Old Cockerels

4-week-old cockerels are suitable for:

• Meat-focused poultry production

• Smallholder and commercial farms

• Live bird markets and traders

• Rural and semi-urban poultry enterprises

They are particularly attractive to farmers seeking hardy birds that can perform well even under less-intensive management systems.

Housing & Environmental Requirements

For best results, farmers should provide:

• Well-ventilated housing

• Dry, clean litter material

• Adequate space to prevent overcrowding

• Clean drinking water at all times

• Basic lighting for extended feeding hours

Good housing and hygiene during the grower phase help reduce disease pressure and promote faster, uniform growth.

Growth & Performance Expectations

With proper management, 4-week-old cockerels can:

• Achieve steady and consistent weight gain

• Develop strong muscle mass

• Reach table-size or market weight within a reasonable timeframe

• Provide good returns on investment

These birds are often marketed at various weights depending on feed strategy and local market demand.

Transport & Delivery Handling

4-week-old cockerels are handled with care during loading and transport to minimize stress:

• Ventilated crates for airflow

• Reduced handling time

• Prompt delivery to the destination

Proper transport ensures birds arrive healthy, active, and ready to adapt to their new environment.