FREY'S DAY OLD - SLOW GROW SPECIAL DUAL PURPOSE COCKEREL (MEAT BREED)

This breed is a combination of some of the heaviest dual purpose breeds still in existence.

It was developed for those who want a hardy, healthy chicken with firm and flavourful meat.

Mortality is very low in this breed, and weak legs and heart attacks are almost unheard of.

The females are a rusty red in colour and are generally quiet, but they are not recommended for growers wanting high egg production. The females will grow to approximately 5-6 lbs. live weight at about 15 weeks. As females approach maturity (15–20 weeks), they tend to put on fat, so if larger-size females are desired, we suggest a diet lower in protein and energy. Females between 10-14 weeks old are a favourite of the Asian community.

The males are white and may have dark markings on their backs. Males will be 7 to 8 lbs. live weight at 15 weeks. As males mature they can have a tendency to fight and so keeping the ratio of males to females at 1 to 10 or lower will help. If you raise only males and want to keep them to an older age you can try darkening the pen and beak trimming.

These birds can take up to 13 kgs of feed to reach 15 weeks old.