Bresse Meat and Laying Chicks

Bresse Meat & Laying Chicks grow fast, forage well, and make a great dual-purpose bird.

As hens, they lay about 4–5 cream/tinted eggs per week (around 200–250 a year) and stay steady through the season. As a meat bird, Bresse is known for rich flavor and good growth on pasture. They’re active but friendly, do well in most climates with shade in summer and a draft-free coop in winter, and they love room to roam. Get your brooder heat, clean water, and chick starter ready before arrival. Not sure if Bresse is the best fit? Try our Live Chick Breed Selector Quiz to compare breeds.