Bresse Chickens Explained | Breeding, Processing, Selection & Why We Prefer Them Over Cornish

Bresse Chickens Explained | Breeding, Processing, Selection & Why We Prefer Them Over Cornish

March 19, 2026 · 48 min

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This episode discusses the advantages of Bresse chickens over Cornish, including breeding, meat quality, and incubation tips.

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Today we’re talking all about Bresse chickens and why they’ve become one of our favorite breeds for a self-sustaining flock. In this episode, we cover: Why we prefer Bresse over Cornish in many situationsMeat quality, tenderness, and ideal processing ageHow to select breeder birds for width, body shape, and table qualityEgg size, egg selection, and incubation tipsHow to build a breeding program around your goalsThe differ...

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Hosts: Jennifer Bryant, Carey Blackmon

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Products: Bresse chickens, Cornish

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