Sasso Broiler Chickens

The Sasso Broiler: The Gold Standard of Rustic Poultry

If you are seeking a bird that balances tradition with performance, you have arrived at the premier source for Sasso broiler chickens. We are proud to offer these robust, slow-maturing birds, hatched and nurtured within our own specialized facilities to ensure the highest quality for your enterprise.

A Heritage of French Excellence

The Sasso is a masterpiece of avian genetics, meticulously bred to embody the “country chicken” archetype. These heavy-bodied, red-feathered broilers feature a distinctively long keel and a sturdy frame. Unlike the Golden Hen Farm lineages derived from the Label Rouge program, the Sasso represents a unique branch of poultry history. On a moderate growth curve, these birds typically reach a substantial 5–6 pounds within a 10–12 week window.

The Sasso legacy began in mid-century France with Serge Perrault, a visionary farmer who sought to preserve the integrity of local poultry strains. By 1978, a dedicated cooperative of farmers in the Landes forest formalized the SASSO name, creating a protected environment where these rustic breeds could thrive and evolve into the world-class strains available today.

The Strategic Advantage: Why Choose Sasso?

Integrating the Sasso breed into your flock offers a suite of logistical and culinary benefits that set your production apart:

• Exceptional Culinary Profile: These birds are celebrated for a deep, complex flavor and a succulent texture that surpasses standard commercial broilers. They are the preferred choice for discerning chefs and premium markets.

• Inherent Hardiness: Sasso chickens possess a natural resilience and an impressive immune system. This biological vigor leads to lower mortality rates and a more sustainable, low-intervention rearing process.

• Environmental Adaptability: Whether your operation utilizes expansive free-range pastures or more structured organic environments, the Sasso adapts seamlessly to diverse management styles.

• Efficient Maturation: While they are slow-growing compared to industrial hybrids, they outpace traditional heritage breeds. This provides a faster turnover for your investment while maintaining superior meat characteristics.

Secure Your Flock with Golden Hen Farm

Choosing Sasso chicks from Golden Hen Farm ensures you receive NPIP-certified stock of the highest caliber. Our streamlined ordering process allows you to select your preferred shipment dates and manage vital health protocols, such as Marek’s Disease vaccinations, with ease.

While our Sasso broilers are predominantly offered as all-male to maximize growth efficiency, we invite you to inquire about the availability of straight-run or all-female orders to suit your specific requirements.

For those requiring an even accelerated production cycle, we recommend exploring our Cornish Cross or the Golden Hen Farm Color Yield selections.