On the markets and in WhatsApp groups of farmers, one name keeps coming up: the 'black broiler'. Many seek it, few know precisely what it is. Let's clarify things — and see why this breed is so successful in Côte d'Ivoire.
'Black broiler', barred grey, Kuroiler: who is who?
The 'black broiler' is the popular name for the dark-feathered broiler chick. At NEXTEKCI, it corresponds to the barred grey: an improved traditional breed with dark barred plumage, comparable to what farmers seek under the name 'Kuroiler'. Be careful with the nuance, explained on the breeds page of the site: these are equivalences of popular names, not official Kuroiler breeds.
The barred grey belongs to the large family of coloured broilers, alongside the red broiler (the 'red chicken') and the hybrid — as opposed to the industrial white broiler type Cobb 500.
Why farmers love it
A hardiness made for the field
An improved traditional breed, the barred grey is more forgiving of difficult conditions than the white broiler. It is perfect for semi-free range and backyard farming: this is exactly the farming method of thousands of Ivorian families.
A look that sells
Its dark barred plumage evokes the traditional chicken that consumers attached to the 'old' taste seek. In a local market, a beautiful barred grey does not go unnoticed.
A appreciated meat
Like all NEXTEKCI coloured broilers, it offers firm meat that is highly valued in the local market — a concrete selling point when it comes to selling your flock.
The NEXTEKCI quality on top
The premium barred grey leaves the hatchery in Agnibilékrou with the same guarantees as all breeds: selected breeders, manual sorting post-hatching, feeding from birth, and ventilated boxes of 50 identified chicks. Departures on Monday and Thursday at 10 PM, arrival the next morning according to your route, WhatsApp support 72 hours after receipt.
Who is it for?
Choose the barred grey if you aim for semi-free range or backyard farming, a local market that values traditional chicken, or a tolerant breed to progress smoothly. For intensive farming in short cycles, the white broiler remains the reference.
Want to try the famous 'black broiler' on your next flock? Send 'barred grey', your quantity in boxes of 50, and your city on WhatsApp to +225 07 07 72 78 67: NEXTEKCI takes care of the rest.