Blue American Bresse Chicks - Straight Run | Az Chickens

Blue American Bresse Chicks - Straight Run | Az ChickensBlue Bresse Chicks 15 Pack 10 Chicks + 5 Bonus Chicks Straight Run Free Shipping Included Blue Bresse chicks are a premium American Bresse variety for homesteads, small farms, and backyard flocks that need both strong egg production and flavorful meat from one bird. This breed is known for rich, delicious meat, steady crme colored egg laying, and beautiful blue feathering. Blue Bresse chickens are active, smart, and strong foragers, making them a

Blue Bresse Chicks – 15 Pack

10 Chicks + 5 Bonus Chicks | Straight Run | Free Shipping Included

Blue Bresse chicks are a premium American Bresse variety for homesteads, small farms, and backyard flocks that need both strong egg production and flavorful meat from one bird.

This breed is known for rich, delicious meat, steady crème-colored egg laying, and beautiful blue feathering. Blue Bresse chickens are active, smart, and strong foragers, making them a practical choice for free-range setups and self-sufficient flocks.

Blue Bresse can do well in both hot and cold weather, making them a good fit for many climates and flock setups. Their blue feathers, red combs, white earlobes, and blue-steel legs make them a standout breed that is both useful and beautiful.

This special hatchery offer includes 15 total Blue Bresse chicks: 10 chicks plus 5 bonus chicks added by the hatchery. Chicks are sold straight run and unsexed. Blue coloring may vary by chick and hatch week.

Free shipping and a 2-Day Live Arrival Warranty are included.

What You’ll Receive

• 15 total Blue Bresse chicks
• 10 chicks ordered + 5 bonus chicks included
• Straight run, unsexed chicks
• Day-old chicks with natural blue feather color variation
• Blue shades may range from very light blue to medium blue or darker, near-black blue
• Reliable crème-colored egg layers as adults
• About 250 eggs per year, depending on care, feed, season, and daylight
• Free shipping included
• 2-Day Live Arrival Warranty from the hatchery
• Complimentary Chick-to-Adult Care Guide from the hatchery
• Feed Calculator access to help plan feed by age

Why Choose Blue Bresse Chicks?

Blue Bresse are a great choice if you want a dual-purpose chicken that brings both beauty and usefulness to your flock. They are raised for rich meat, reliable egg production, and strong homestead performance.

As adults, Blue Bresse hens can lay around 250 crème-colored eggs per year. Roosters are valued for meat quality, while hens give you steady production for the egg basket.

They are also active birds that enjoy foraging. If you want chickens that can help work the yard, explore pasture, and still look fancy doing it, Blue Bresse are a strong pick.

Breed Highlights

• Egg color: Crème-colored eggs
• Egg production: Around 250 eggs per year as adults
• Meat quality: Known for rich flavor and good texture
• Temperament: Active, smart, and strong at finding food outdoors
• Weather hardiness: Handles both heat and cold well
• Color: Blue feathering with natural shade variation
• Appearance: Blue feathers, red combs, white earlobes, and blue-steel legs
• Best for: Eggs, meat, homesteads, small farms, and self-sufficient flocks

Blue Bresse Color Notes

Blue Bresse chicks can vary in color. Some may be very light blue, some may be medium blue, and some may be darker blue that looks close to black. This is normal for Blue Bresse genetics and should be expected.

Color can vary by chick and hatch week, so exact shades are not guaranteed. Think of it as the chicken version of a surprise box, except instead of trading cards, you get tiny fluffy farm royalty.

Adult Size

The hatchery’s breeding goal is to produce Blue Bresse that match White Bresse size, with roosters around 7 pounds and hens around 5.5 pounds.

Adult size may currently range from about 3.5 to 7 pounds as the flock continues to improve in consistency.

Support for Raising Your Chicks

The hatchery provides helpful tools and guides so you do not have to raise chicks by guesswork, crossed fingers, and frantic late-night searches.

Chick-to-Adult Care Guide

The Chick-to-Adult Care Guide helps with brooder setup, feeding steps, health tips, and general chick care from the first day forward.

Download the Care Guide

Feed Calculator

The Feed Calculator helps you plan feed by age so you can avoid overbuying, underfeeding, or standing in the feed aisle wondering if chicks need a snack budget larger than your own.

Use the Feed Calculator

Feeding Recommendations

Blue Bresse chicks should start with a quality chick starter feed. The hatchery recommends options such as Mile Four Organic Starter Feed or Kalmbach Organic Starter.

Nutri-Balancer or Flock Builder may also be added to support stronger growth and better mineral balance.

When Will Blue Bresse Start Laying?

Most Blue Bresse hens begin laying around 16 to 20 weeks of age. Timing can vary based on feed, daylight, season, stress, and overall care.

Chick-to-Adult FAQ

Are these chicks sexed?

No. These are straight-run, day-old chicks. Straight run means they are unsexed, so you may receive males, females, or a mix of both.

How many chicks do I receive?

You will receive 15 total Blue Bresse chicks. This includes 10 chicks ordered plus 5 bonus chicks added by the hatchery.

Why does the hatchery include bonus chicks?

Bonus chicks are added to help with flock safety during shipping. They are not considered replacements and are not individually guaranteed.

What size do Blue Bresse chickens get?

The hatchery’s goal is 7-pound roosters and 5.5-pound hens, similar to White Bresse size. Current adult size may range from about 3.5 to 7 pounds while the flock continues to improve in consistency.

Why are some chicks darker or lighter blue?

Blue Bresse genetics naturally create different shades of blue. Chicks may be light blue, medium blue, or darker blue that may look close to black. This is normal and expected.

What should I feed Blue Bresse chicks?

Start with a quality chick starter such as Mile Four Organic Starter Feed or Kalmbach Organic Starter. Nutri-Balancer or Flock Builder may also be used for stronger growth and improved mineral balance.

When will Blue Bresse start laying eggs?

Most hens begin laying around 16 to 20 weeks, depending on nutrition, daylight, season, and care.

Warranty & Disclaimer

• 2-Day Live Arrival Warranty included from the hatchery.
• Bonus chicks are added for flock safety and are not replacements.
• Replacements are only offered if more than half of the purchased chicks arrive deceased.
• Bonus chicks are not replaced.
• Chicks are sold straight run and unsexed.
• Colors vary by hatch week and are not guaranteed.
• Egg production, adult size, and growth can vary based on care, feed, daylight, season, and individual bird development.

15-Chick Bundle Value

• 15 Blue Bresse chicks total
• 10 chicks ordered + 5 bonus chicks included
• Care Guide included
• Feed Calculator access included
• 2-Day Live Arrival Warranty included
• Free shipping included

Hatch availability is limited. Add to cart now before this Blue Bresse hatch group sells out.

Breed Quality Promise

The hatchery works to build Blue Bresse that match White Bresse size and breed standards while keeping the important Blue Bresse traits, including blue feathers, red combs, white earlobes, and blue-steel legs.

This flock is always improving, with the goal of giving customers a strong starter flock that can become self-sustaining with one or two good purchases.

Breeding goals follow the proposed Standard of Perfection from the American Bresse Breed Club.