Homestead Meat Maker Live Chicks: Bresse & Naked Neck Cross

My meat bird journey didn’t stop at pure American Bresse. Once I saw the difference an ethical, pasture-raised bird made on the homestead, I wanted to experiment with creating the ultimate, rugged meat producer. Enter our custom meat-maker pen: the Meat Maker Mutts project.

This specialized breeding pen features a premium American Bresse rooster covering a mixed flock of hearty Naked Neck (Turken) hens and pure American Bresse hens. If you are looking to stock your freezer with healthy, unique, and incredibly delicious birds, this is the perfect hatch for you.

Why Choose This Homestead Mix?

• The "Homestead Surprise": Because of the mixed pen, your chick order will yield a fun, random combination of pure American Bresse chicks and robust Bresse/Naked Neck crosses.

• The Best of Both Worlds: By crossing the "Ferrari of meat birds" with the Naked Neck, you get the gourmet marbling and rich flavor of the Bresse combined with the heavy, plump meat production of the Turken.

• Processing Made Easy: Naked Necks carry roughly half the feathers of a standard chicken. Passing these genetics down means much easier, faster plucking come processing day.

• Incredible Heat Tolerance: If your homestead gets hot in the summer, Naked Neck genetics are a game-changer. The lack of neck feathers helps them regulate their body temperature, keeping them active and foraging when other breeds are panting in the shade.

• Hybrid Vigor: Mixing two strong, established breeds often results in highly robust, fast-growing chicks that are incredibly hardy on pasture.

What to Expect When Ordering Live Chicks:

• Straight Run: Our custom cross chicks are sold "straight run," meaning they are unsexed. You will receive a natural mix of both males (destined for the freezer) and females (perfect for adding to your laying flock).

• The Magic of the Yolk: Just before hatching, chicks absorb the remainder of their yolk sac. This incredible natural design provides them with all the nutrients and hydration they need to survive the 72-hour journey from our incubators to your brooder.

Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee The health and safety of our birds is our top priority. To ensure your babies spend as little time in transit as possible, we exclusively ship via Priority Express to guarantee live arrival. We pack our day-old chicks securely, including heating pads in cold weather to keep them warm for their journey.

• Live Arrival Policy: We stand behind our shipments. In the rare and unfortunate event of transit loss, all claims for deceased chicks must be made within 12 hours of delivery. Please contact us immediately with clear photos so we can address the issue.
• Home Care: Please have your brooder set up, warmed to 95°F, and ready with chick starter and fresh water before your babies arrive at the post office. Once the chicks are safely in your care, we cannot guarantee their continued health, but we are always happy to answer questions to help you get off on the right foot!
• Order Minimums & Shipping Rules: In compliance with New York State agricultural regulations, all chick orders must contain a minimum of 6 birds. This is strictly for the health and safety of the animals. You may mix and match different breeds to meet this minimum. No exceptions will be made to this policy, including for local pickup. *
• Species Compatibility: Please note that while turkey poults can be shipped together with chicks, all quail chicks must be shipped in a separate order.

Peace, Love & Poultry ✌️💕🐔