Chickens breed profile
Freedom Ranger
Also known as: Red Ranger, Pasture Ranger
- Slow-growing meat hybrid
- France
- medium
- Temperament: active
Freedom Rangers (and the equivalent Red Ranger genetics) are the U.S. pastured poultry standard — slower-growing than Cornish Cross, actively foraging, and well-suited to chicken-tractor and rotational systems.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
4–5 lbs
Male weight
5–7 lbs
Reproductive traits
Gestation
21 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
fair
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Longer time to market (10–12 weeks vs. 6–8 for Cornish Cross)
Management requirements
Experience
beginner friendly
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
standard
Feed system
pasture, grain supplement
Market access
Commercial market
good
Direct-market appeal
excellent
Premium potential
Yes
The default 'pastured chicken' choice in U.S. direct-marketing — actually forages, actually slower-growing, supports authentic pasture-claim.