{"product_id":"silver-barred-giants","title":"Silver Barred Giants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Barred Giant Chicks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gentle giant with impressive size, beautiful barred plumage, and the paternal foundation of our Mistral Gris breeding program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Barred Giant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the sire line behind our Mistral Gris breeding program. While these birds are one half of the Mistral Gris cross, they also stand confidently on their own as a remarkable dual-purpose chicken for homesteads and small farms looking for large, friendly birds with excellent temperaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose contributes the hardiness and efficiency to the Mistral Gris, the Silver Barred Giant contributes the size, calm disposition, beautiful barred feather pattern, and easy-processing characteristics that make the hybrid so unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally calm, friendly temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge-framed dual-purpose birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful barred feather pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent flock protectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable, steady brown egg layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreed true generation after generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paternal line behind our Mistral Gris breeding program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are some of the sweetest birds on our farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey’re naturally calm, friendly, and easy to work with. Even the mature roosters, despite their impressive size, are generally gentle with people, attentive to their hens, and excellent flock protectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re looking for birds with personality, these are hard to beat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeat \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Silver Barred Giant grows more slowly than both the Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose and the Mistral Gris hybrid, but they mature into impressive birds with excellent carcass size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir light barred feathering also makes processing noticeably easier than darker-feathered breeds, resulting in a cleaner finished bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hens are dependable producers of large brown eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile they don’t lay quite as heavily as our Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose hens, they are consistent, rarely become broody, and make an excellent breeding flock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThings to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe in being completely transparent about every breed we raise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these birds mature to such a large size, they require a little more management than our Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlower growing than the Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger mature frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore prone to excessive weight gain if allowed to free-feed year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend monitoring feed intake to help maintain long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe generally see slightly more losses while raising these birds to adulthood than we do with our Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical productive lifespan is approximately 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese traits are exactly why we cross them with our Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose line. Together they produce the hybrid vigour that makes the Mistral Gris such an exceptional bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Paternal Line Behind Mistral Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Mistral Gris chick begins with two carefully maintained parent lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Silver Barred Giant contributes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge mature frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful barred feather pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasier processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalm, friendly temperament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong hybrid vigour when crossed with the Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe roosters are the key to the cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Barred Giant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroosters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are bred to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTevah Ebony Dual-Purpose hens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to produce Mistral Gris chicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne added benefit of this line is the barred gene itself. Male chicks inherit a double barring gene, making them noticeably lighter in colour than females at an early age. While not perfect, this often makes young males and females easier to distinguish as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Breeding Flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll birds are sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estraight-run chicks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (unsexed). While nature never offers guarantees, our hatches are typically very close to a 50:50 ratio of hens and roosters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 Homestead Breeding Flock (25 chicks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent starting point for families wanting to establish their own Silver Barred Giant breeding flock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA typical hatch will result in approximately 12 to 13 hens and 12 to 13 roosters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚜 Small Farm Breeding Flock (50 chicks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for farms planning to establish a larger breeding program or produce Mistral Gris on a small commercial scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA typical hatch will result in approximately 25 hens and 25 roosters, giving you greater flexibility when selecting your future breeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your goal is to produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMistral Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Silver Barred Giant serves as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaternal line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best fertility, we recommend maintaining approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Silver Barred Giant rooster for every 8 to 10 Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose hens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause relatively few roosters are needed, many breeders choose to keep a smaller Silver Barred Giant flock while maintaining a larger flock of Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose hens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelecting Your Future Breeders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding a breeding flock is about more than simply raising birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every chick will become part of your final breeding program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these birds mature to such a large size, we generally see a few more losses while raising them to adulthood than we do with our Tevah Ebony Dual-Purpose line. We recommend planning for this when deciding how many chicks to purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also encourage selecting your breeding birds carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose roosters that demonstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent size and frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalm, friendly temperaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong overall health and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood fertility and attentiveness to their hens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same applies to your hens. Keeping more birds than you ultimately plan to breed gives you the opportunity to select the strongest individuals and continually improve your flock over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal has never been to produce the most birds. It’s to continually produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e birds. Careful selection has been one of the biggest reasons this line has developed the way it has, and we encourage future breeders to approach it the same way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor that reason, we often recommend purchasing a slightly larger breeding flock than you think you’ll ultimately need. The extra birds give you the flexibility to make thoughtful breeding decisions rather than simply keeping every bird that reaches maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking Ahead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the reasons we’re now offering our parent lines separately is because we believe these genetics deserve to thrive on more than one farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether your goal is producing your own Mistral Gris, establishing a sustainable breeding flock, or simply raising a truly exceptional dual-purpose bird, we hope these lines continue serving families for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have questions about building a breeding program or choosing the right flock size, we’re always happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tevah Acres","offers":[{"title":"September 8 \/ Starter flock (25 chicks)","offer_id":52727796269339,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 15 \/ Starter flock (25 chicks)","offer_id":52727796302107,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 22 \/ Starter flock (25 chicks)","offer_id":52727796334875,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 8 \/ Small Farm Flock (50 chicks)","offer_id":52727796367643,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 15 \/ Small Farm Flock (50 chicks)","offer_id":52727796433179,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 22 \/ Small Farm Flock (50 chicks)","offer_id":52727796498715,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/7785\/7819\/files\/8EAF0500-A6CA-4B77-8752-A53108A70E1D.jpg?v=1785875199","url":"https:\/\/tevahacres.ca\/products\/silver-barred-giants","provider":"Tevah Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}