{"product_id":"american-bresse-hatching-eggs-the-king-of-meat-birds","title":"American Bresse Hatching Eggs: The \"King of Meat Birds\"","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmerican Bresse Hatching Eggs: The \"King \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eof Meat Birds\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eLike many of you, I started my meat bird journey with the standard Cornish Cross. But watching them grow, I quickly discovered how ethically problematic the breed is—their bodies are pushed to grow so unnaturally fast that their quality of life suffers. I wanted to turn that disheartening experience into something better, more sustainable, and truly respectful of the animal. My research led me straight to the Ferrari of meat birds: the American Bresse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eOften referred to as the \"King of Poultry,\" the American Bresse (the US-adapted lineage of the famous French \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003eBresse Gauloise\u003c\/i\u003e) is a legendary dual-purpose breed. Sporting the red, white, and blue of both the French and American flags (red combs, brilliant white feathers, and steel-blue legs), these birds are a stunning, productive, and ethical addition to any homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose American Bresse?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ethical Alternative:\u003c\/b\u003e Bresse grow at a much more natural, healthy rate than commercial meat birds. You get premium meat without the heartbreaking health issues of the Cornish Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGourmet Meat Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Bresse are world-renowned for incredibly marbled, tender, and intensely flavorful meat. This is the absolute gold standard for table birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExcellent Foragers:\u003c\/b\u003e These birds thrive on pasture. They love to free-range, hunt for bugs, and hustle for their own food, making them incredibly efficient and cheap to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSolid Layers:\u003c\/b\u003e While famous for their meat, the hens are also reliable layers of medium-to-large cream-tinted eggs, providing around 200–250 eggs a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRespectable Growth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Roosters are perfectly sized and ready for the table in roughly 16 to 20 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Hatching Disclaimer\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWe take immense pride in our packaging and do everything in our power to ensure your eggs arrive safely. Each egg is individually wrapped and securely cushioned to protect it during transit. Hatching eggs are shipped fresh and unwashed to preserve their natural bloom. We regularly check our flock's fertility; however, due to the unpredictable nature of postal handling, temperature fluctuations during shipping, and individual incubation practices, we cannot guarantee your final hatch rate. We do guarantee that you are receiving fresh eggs packed with care! Please let eggs rest point-down for 12-24 hours before incubating.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAll orders are shipped with USPS Priority Express. If your order arrived damaged, you MUST contact me within 12 hours of delivery in order to process claims.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePeace, Love \u0026amp; Poultry \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e✌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e️\u003cspan style=\"mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e💕🐔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slightly Savage Homestead","offers":[{"title":"1 Dozen","offer_id":52084761100589,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"½ Dozen","offer_id":52084761133357,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6847\/8765\/files\/Photo_1775751034536_980b3e04-76d5-404f-a080-ff5a441017c1.jpg?v=1779577541","url":"https:\/\/www.slightlysavagehomestead.com\/products\/american-bresse-hatching-eggs-the-king-of-meat-birds","provider":"Slightly Savage Homestead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}