Hi Everyone,
We imported Mistral Gris broiler breeding stock from Canada last year and are now NPIP certified and are shipping broiler chicks all over the country. We have chicks available to ship tomorrow and most weeks for the rest of the year. This is an awesome time of year to raise broilers and we think you will love this breed.
About Mistral Gris
Our Mistral Gris (“Mee-strahl Gree”) are a ‘Label Rouge’ style of pasture meat bird - the best breed for healthy chicken meat. They grow much faster than the best pure-bred heritage birds, but not too fast like the commercial broilers (Cornish Cross). These are robust chicks that feather quickly and can go outside to start foraging at a few weeks old.
Healthy & Robust
The Mistral Gris reach 5 lbs (live weight) by 10 weeks old, dressing out to meaty fryers, but most people keep them to 12 weeks
(8-9 lbs live weight) and enjoy flavorful and tender roasters. We recommend growing them to 11-12 weeks for best meat to bone ratios. They have broader breasts and heavier thighs than the Freedom Rangers, Western Rustics, etc. Despite the black feathers, they dress cleanly. Rub with butter and roast in an open pan for the most divine dinner!
Mistral Gris look a lot like Barred Rocks, with black and white barred feathers, single combs and yellow skin. They were bred from Barred Rocks and several other heritage breeds using old-fashioned breeding techniques and a ‘3 way cross’. It takes at least 10 generations to perfect a cross like this, and the parent/grandparent lines need to be refreshed every 4 years, so they are an ongoing project here at the farm. No genetic engineering or ‘terminal genes’ have been used, but the Mistral Gris grow too large to be good breeders themselves.
Non-GMO, Corn & Soy Free
We feed our Mistral Gris breeding stock a high quality feed made from Washington grown grains that is non-GMO, Corn & Soy free ensuring that the chicks you order from us are as healthy and lively as possible.
Pricing:
Chicks are sold in increments of 25 with the minimum order being 25. Order minimum does not apply to orders picked up at the hatchery.
Prices do not include shipping.
Quantity Price
25, 50 $4.00 each
75, 100 $3.50 each
125, 150 $3.00 each
175 $2.75 each
200 $2.50 each
Contact us for orders over 200.
https://www.oakmeadowshatchery.com/mistralgris.html
David Whittaker
Oak Meadows Farm
Ferndale, WA
We imported Mistral Gris broiler breeding stock from Canada last year and are now NPIP certified and are shipping broiler chicks all over the country. We have chicks available to ship tomorrow and most weeks for the rest of the year. This is an awesome time of year to raise broilers and we think you will love this breed.
About Mistral Gris
Our Mistral Gris (“Mee-strahl Gree”) are a ‘Label Rouge’ style of pasture meat bird - the best breed for healthy chicken meat. They grow much faster than the best pure-bred heritage birds, but not too fast like the commercial broilers (Cornish Cross). These are robust chicks that feather quickly and can go outside to start foraging at a few weeks old.
Healthy & Robust
The Mistral Gris reach 5 lbs (live weight) by 10 weeks old, dressing out to meaty fryers, but most people keep them to 12 weeks
(8-9 lbs live weight) and enjoy flavorful and tender roasters. We recommend growing them to 11-12 weeks for best meat to bone ratios. They have broader breasts and heavier thighs than the Freedom Rangers, Western Rustics, etc. Despite the black feathers, they dress cleanly. Rub with butter and roast in an open pan for the most divine dinner!
Mistral Gris look a lot like Barred Rocks, with black and white barred feathers, single combs and yellow skin. They were bred from Barred Rocks and several other heritage breeds using old-fashioned breeding techniques and a ‘3 way cross’. It takes at least 10 generations to perfect a cross like this, and the parent/grandparent lines need to be refreshed every 4 years, so they are an ongoing project here at the farm. No genetic engineering or ‘terminal genes’ have been used, but the Mistral Gris grow too large to be good breeders themselves.
Non-GMO, Corn & Soy Free
We feed our Mistral Gris breeding stock a high quality feed made from Washington grown grains that is non-GMO, Corn & Soy free ensuring that the chicks you order from us are as healthy and lively as possible.
Pricing:
Chicks are sold in increments of 25 with the minimum order being 25. Order minimum does not apply to orders picked up at the hatchery.
Prices do not include shipping.
Quantity Price
25, 50 $4.00 each
75, 100 $3.50 each
125, 150 $3.00 each
175 $2.75 each
200 $2.50 each
Contact us for orders over 200.
https://www.oakmeadowshatchery.com/mistralgris.html
David Whittaker
Oak Meadows Farm
Ferndale, WA
