Velociraptors
Songster
On my introduction thread, quite a few of you have shown interest in my Indio Gigantes and I'm happy to oblige! I'll also give a little information about the breed, and what little I've been able to dig up about these birds. I am extremely new to these guys, so it is all a learning process for me, so please keep that in mind. I am by no means an expert, but I am learning and hope to be able to provide valuable information as I do. I've never raised rare breeds before, let alone something that a lot of people don't really know much about, but I'm very excited to document my journey with you all.
This thread will be used to document the progress of my flock, however comments are welcome! I'd love to hear what you all think.
I received these four in the mail on 7/3/2024 as tiny newly hatched chicks. I didn't think to get photos of them when they were that little, so apologies for that. With that in mind, enjoy the photos below! (For anyone wondering, the shorter black and single white chick are ermines!)
This thread will be used to document the progress of my flock, however comments are welcome! I'd love to hear what you all think.
I received these four in the mail on 7/3/2024 as tiny newly hatched chicks. I didn't think to get photos of them when they were that little, so apologies for that. With that in mind, enjoy the photos below! (For anyone wondering, the shorter black and single white chick are ermines!)
How it started... (8/2/2024, a month after I got them)
How it's going... (9/15/2024, over two months)
(scratched out personal information on computers!)
What are Indio Gigante?
IG for short, is a breed originating from Brazil. They are extremely hard to find in the US, with only a handful of breeders being found. One of the more successful and popular of these, is Rare Rooster Acres. You can expect to find prices upwards of $60-$70 per chick, while adults go for much higher. They are as expensive of a breed as they are rare. They are nicknamed the "velociraptor" of the chicken world, due to the fact that roosters can reach heights of 3-3.5+ feet tall, with hens being quite a bit shorter. They were originally bred to be a fighter bird, as well as a meat bird (mine are simply pets!) and require some special care as such. A low protein diet (16% and lower) is recommended to keep them from getting too heavy, and calcium is a must. Elevated food/water is also necessary as they age to keep their correct posture (I will slowly be raising my feeder/waterer now that they're getting some growth on them). They are very mild tempered, and can be amazing companions to have. Mine are very friendly (granted I have put a LOT of time into them) but I've heard that this is standard with these guys. Did I mention they make funny noises? They really sound more like turkeys with their chirps and various noises, and I love it.
IG for short, is a breed originating from Brazil. They are extremely hard to find in the US, with only a handful of breeders being found. One of the more successful and popular of these, is Rare Rooster Acres. You can expect to find prices upwards of $60-$70 per chick, while adults go for much higher. They are as expensive of a breed as they are rare. They are nicknamed the "velociraptor" of the chicken world, due to the fact that roosters can reach heights of 3-3.5+ feet tall, with hens being quite a bit shorter. They were originally bred to be a fighter bird, as well as a meat bird (mine are simply pets!) and require some special care as such. A low protein diet (16% and lower) is recommended to keep them from getting too heavy, and calcium is a must. Elevated food/water is also necessary as they age to keep their correct posture (I will slowly be raising my feeder/waterer now that they're getting some growth on them). They are very mild tempered, and can be amazing companions to have. Mine are very friendly (granted I have put a LOT of time into them) but I've heard that this is standard with these guys. Did I mention they make funny noises? They really sound more like turkeys with their chirps and various noises, and I love it.
I will be naming them here soon, and I'll update when I do!
Are you planning to breed them and hatch chicks and then sell them?
I’m planning on breeding them for myself at first, but I definitely might sell any future chicks I hatch from them! I’m also planning on getting some more chicks next spring, as the breeder I bought these from said she’d probably have another bloodline up for sale by then, so I’d love to eventually introduce a clean line into my flock once I’ve got them going.
