What is the difference between the Red Bro and Red Bro Yield? The main difference is weights that can be achieved. The Yield variety reaches market weight sooner, and can be processed a full week earlier.
What makes these birds so great for pasture-based systems? The Red Bros retain more of their natural instincts, which makes them somewhat better foragers than standard commercial broilers. Natural roughage can help supplement their diet and lead to a more nutrient dense product for the consumer.
What can I expect the meat to taste like? Red broiler chickens usually have more dark meat and a richer flavor than traditional, fast-growing varieties. Many consumers say it is distinct from chicken purchased at the grocery store.
Which red broiler is right for my farm? That depends on how big you want your birds to be, as well as how much time you plan to spend on raising them. All of our breed descriptions provide processing times, weights that can be achieved, and optimal feeding schedules.
Is this chicken considered a dual-purpose breed? This breed is not suitable for dual-purpose needs, as meat birds are not bred for egg production. If you are after a true dual-purpose meat bird,
consider the Delaware Cross for your flock; they are equally suited to egg and meat production.
What are the benefits of raising an alternative meat bird? While they are not known for rapid growth or being one of the faster growing breeds, the meat from alternative breeds is known for being particularly flavorful and tender. They are also hardier than commercial broilers, and more resistant to certain diseases.