indio gigante

I have a group of Indio hatching eggs in my incubator. (Fingers crossed that all goes well!) How do you guys do winters with chickens from warmer climates? Do I need to make them a little sweater? I know they can have some bare spots on their bodies. I just want to be prepared. I am so excited...

A few months ago I started my journey to put my foot in the door in the helping of rare or endangered breeds. I started by acquiring several Indio Gigante chicks and I plan to move on to several breeds of gamefowl in the near future to assist in breeding the best I can. Here in California I...

Hello again everyone! I’ve recently purchased 6 Indio Gigante chicks from Greenfire farms! And I have a few questions for anyone who may be more knowledgeable than myself! I’ve heard mixed ideas on whether or not Indio Gigante chickens are good mothers / brooders. I’m always looking for a good...

Hi! We've recently bought an Indio Gigante male about 6months old. The first few days was fine, then we've decided to mix him with a few hens so he could try to breed with them. (He hasn't touched one of them yet). About 2 days or so was fine, but today he was making some unusual noises and...

I was wondering in anyone out here in AZ was raising Indio’s besides me? I don’t speak or read Portuguese so info seems very limited.

If you are expecting to have any, or know of someone who does, please let me know. Would also consider picking up chicks in S FL area. Thank you!