Bresse Chickens

[bigshawn]

For those who have processed some of there Breese how are you finishing them what kind of grains are you using? Scratch or your own mix also are you finishing with milk if so goats or cow milk?

 

[TNBEARCHICK]

We just hatched our first Bresse from our breeders. So awesome to hatch your own chicks.

 

[Regin]

We have Bresse, Hatching eggs now, Chicks soon (in the incubator).

Also, Buckeyes, Dominiques., and, a few Silkies and Bantam Choc Orpington.

NPIP / AI clean certified!

 

[Chad Cool]

Okay, I have goats so milk not a problem. when do I give them the goat milk? What kind of feed should I feed them? Should I ferment? Need to know how to market these things any ideas?

 

[ronott1]

Okay, I have goats so milk not a problem. when do I give them the goat milk? What kind of feed should I feed them? Should I ferment? Need to know how to market these things any ideas?

Soaking is fine--two to four week before slaughter.

Cockerels are processed at 16 weeks and pullets at 20 weeks.(traditionally--you can go longer if you want to but they get tougher with age)

 

[Chad Cool]

At what stage do you feed milk to the bresse chickens?

 

[Chad Cool]

What is your favorite color bresse and why?

 

[Regin]

These White Bresse chicks already have blue legs.

The whole hatch:

 

[Kays46]

Hi, i am trying to purchase a couple hens. I have roosters. Do you have any or know anyone willing to sell? Thanks!

 

[ronott1]

Hi, i am trying to purchase a couple hens. I have roosters. Do you have any or know anyone willing to sell? Thanks!

Where do you live?