American Bresse Breeder Quad (1 Cock, 3 Hens)

$1,297.00
$1,297.00
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A serious starting point for people who refuse to waste another season.

This Quad Exists to Avoid

Building a breeder pen from scratch is where most Bresse projects go sideways.

You keep:

  • The birds that seem nice
  • The ones that weren't sick
  • The ones you're attached to

You cull:

  • The loud, annoying, or ugly ones

Then three clutches later, you realize you've been selecting for temperament and looks—not frame, carcass, or flavor.

You can't afford to spend three more seasons breeding in the wrong direction.

What a Quad From Us Actually Gives

Each quad is built intentionally. That means:

  • We grow out groups and send some to the hook
  • We evaluate carcasses and growth rates, not just pretty feathers
  • We choose a cock with the right frame and structure, not just the "biggest rooster"
  • We match hens that balance him, complementing his traits instead of duplicating his weaknesses

You're not buying four nice birds. You're buying a breeding unit chosen to move your line toward proper American Bresse type and meat performance.

What You Get

  • 1 cock and 3 hens from our meat-focused line
  • Age: 2 months OR 4-6 months (breeding age)
  • A breeder card (printed or emailed) including:
    • Why this cock was chosen
    • Why these hens were matched to him
    • Traits to watch for in offspring (strengths and weaknesses)

Who This Is For (and Not For)

For you if:

  • You already know how to raise birds; your bottleneck is genetics, not basic care
  • You're ready to make hard culling decisions based on offspring, not emotion
  • You want to sell or keep birds with a straight face when you say "these came from a selected Bresse line"

Not for you if:

  • You're just curious about Bresse and aren't ready to commit
  • You don't want to cull any chicks or growers
  • You want instant perfection in one generation

Logistics

Because these are live, older birds:

  • Shipping is guaranteed and included
  • We only ship or provide pickup for birds in safe weather windows
  • You are guaranteed to receive this group within 1-8 months & is a non-refundable purchase

Please use the contact form to request availability before purchasing.