The Indio Gigante is a towering, long-legged breed known for its impressive height, strong presence, and steady temperament, making it a standout among large fowl enthusiasts.
Day-Old Chicks
Hatching Eggs
Breed Overview
The Indio Gigante is a legendary Brazilian breed known as the tallest chicken in the world, prized for its extreme height, long legs, and commanding presence. These birds are athletic, alert, and powerful, with a build that clearly separates them from standard large fowl breeds. Indio Gigantes are best suited for breeders and enthusiasts who appreciate rare, visually striking poultry with strong heritage roots. While not bred for high production, they excel in exhibition, breeding programs, and as a true statement bird in any serious flock. Proper space, nutrition, and management allow this breed to fully develop its impressive frame and stature.
Appearance & Behavior
In appearance, the Indio Gigante is defined by its exceptionally long legs, upright posture, and narrow, athletic frame. Feathers are held tight to the body, giving the breed a lean, powerful look that emphasizes height rather than bulk. Roosters are especially imposing, often reaching impressive measurements when fully mature, while hens maintain the same tall, elegant structure on a slightly smaller scale. Behaviorally, the breed is alert, active, and confident, thriving in open environments where they have room to move and forage. Despite their size and presence, well-managed Indio Gigantes are steady and manageable when raised with proper handling and space.
Bird Intergrations
Indio Gigantes generally integrate well into established flocks when given adequate space and a gradual introduction period. Hens tend to be straightforward to introduce, while roosters may require closer monitoring as they establish their position within the pecking order. The breed is not typically aggressive, but their size and confidence mean flock dynamics should always be considered, especially in mixed-breed settings. Providing ample room, multiple feeding stations, and visual barriers helps reduce tension during integration. As with any breed, patience and observation are key to ensuring a smooth transition for both new and existing birds.
Hatching Eggs
We incubate at 99.5F and 55% humidity. Typically the average hatch rate from eggs that have been set into our hatcher is about 80%. After the chicks have hatched you will notice a variety of color patterns. The most common patterns are: yellow, yellow with orange, brown with a stripe down the chick’s back, and red with brown and yellow. But other colors may be observed as well. We recommend that you thoroughly check the chick’s combs. Ideally, the comb should be flat and wide on the day of their hatch. If you notice any combs that are single-ridged, we recommend culling them. This breed is also clean-legged, so check thoroughly for that as well.
Notes
Because Indio Gigantes are hard-feathered, they do not tolerate harsh winter conditions as well as some other large fowl breeds. We recommend providing additional protection and shelter in colder climates to ensure the birds remain healthy and comfortable year-round.
Egg Color: Tinted
Egg Size: Large
Average Eggs per Year: 160–250
Country of Origin: Brazil
Cold Tolerant: No
Landrace: No
Great for Beginners: No
Free-Range Ability: Moderate
Broodiness: Very
Ideal Rooster-to-Hen Ratio: Average, 1:10
Auto-Sexing: No
