This breed will not be available until at least April 2025. You may place an order but keep in mind there will be a wait for hatching eggs and chicks.
 
The Indio Gigante hails from Brazil. It is known as the world's tallest chicken breed. Roosters can reach more than 42 inches tall, measured horizontally outstretched from the tip of their longest toe to their beak. People always marvel at seeing these mini dinosaurs in our yard. Although originally bred from gamebirds, we have found this breed is not very gamey. They will defend themselves, their flockmates, and territory fiercely but are not overly aggressive. Roosters can be penned together as long as they were raised together but take care when introducing new birds to the flock. They are not aggressive towards humans. In fact, they are often very curious about their humans and will follow you around for treats. This breed is prone to crooked toes and leg issues on account of their incredible growth rate and huge feet. Roost bars should be extra wide and low to the ground. They oftentimes prefer to lay on the ground instead of on a roost bar. Extra calcium and a minimal 16% protein feed works well so they do not grow too fast. The Indio Gigante matures very slowly and will continue to grow in size until about 18 months old. They feather in very slowly so do not do well in the cold. If raising chicks during winter or wet weather, make sure they are protected from drafts, cold, and rain. Even though they outgrow other breeds quickly, because they feather in slowly and can be clumsy as lanky juveniles, take extra care when raising them with other breeds. They often get knocked down and trampled or feather pecked. Hens are good seasonal layers of large tan eggs, do go broody, and make excellent mothers. We absolutely love these gentle giants on the homestead. If you want a talking point for your chicken yard, this is the bird for you. Both hens and roosters are large and would make good table birds as well. We've processed some roosters that were almost the size of small turkeys.
 
We cannot guarantee that any chicks will grow up to be a certain height. Please evaluate each chick/bird on its own merits.
 
Purpose: Dual
Type: Imported
Egg Color: White/Tan
Egg Production/Year: 200
Egg Size: Large
Adult size: Rooster: 9+lbs, Hen: 7lbs
 
ALL ORDERS FOR HATCHING EGGS AND/OR CHICKS ARE PREORDERS ONLY. Placing an order reserves your place in line. Orders must be paid in full at the time of purchase. Hatching and collecting eggs depends on the weather, fertility, and when hens lay. We cannot guarantee a specific date, only a spot in line. Be prepared to receive your order at any time during the season. You will be contacted when your order is next up in line. If you cannot take your hatching eggs or chicks for any reason, you will be moved to the next hatch date. We will allow up to 3 reschedules, after which, the amount paid and the items in the order are considered forfeit. No refunds. We have a limited number of hatching eggs and chicks each year. When you reserve eggs or chicks, you are keeping others from being able to place their order.
 
There are no returns or refunds. We only issue refunds if we cannot fulfill your order by the end of the 2025 season. Hatching eggs are sold in either 1/2 dozen or 1 dozen. We only ship within the state of California. If you have a shipping address that is outside of California, your order will be cancelled. If you'd like to have your hatching eggs or chicks shipped, please add the appropriate shipping at checkout. Minimum of 6 chicks and maximum of 12 chicks for shipping. Maximum of 2 dozen hatching eggs per order. If you need to order more than this, please place multiple orders. Otherwise, choose "Pickup". When your order is up next in line, you will be contacted with a pickup date.