This heritage broiler is a slow to moderate grower compared to other chicken breeds like the Cornish Cross or Red Bro Yield. However, they offer excellent meat yield and feed conversion rates.

Jackie Broilers: Slow-Growing Heritage Breed

The Jackie is not the fastest growing broiler chicken. However, this breed still offers great benefits for farmers and homesteaders. The longer grow-out period produces tender, flavorful meat that is ideal for specialty markets.

Hardy, cold-tolerant, and excellent foragers, the Jackie is suitable as a pasture-raised chicken. They also thrive in free-range environments.

Before placing your birds on pasture, keep your baby chicks in the brooder space for at least 3-4 weeks. They should be fully-feathered and ready to live outdoors full-time. Consider the local climate conditions and the time of year before putting your chickens on pasture. 

Jackie chickens are large birds with reddish brown feathers. Some of their feathers may have black tips. They also have yellow beaks, feet, and shanks. This striking bird is sturdy and heavy bodied with a long breast bone.

The Jackie has an excellent feed conversion rate. Growers can expect 2.72 to 3.12 between 11 to 13 weeks.

With optimal care, this beautiful red cross can reach a live weight of 4.7 to 5.5 lbs at the age of 11 to 13 weeks. Available as straight run or males only.

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