Our breeding program

A unique
We have the world’s largest gene pool of traditional poultry
where we select the best animals that are healthy and easy to
raise. Each of our products have been bred for specific needs,
depending on the region. Products bred for the European region
are slow growing, rustic and offer a great balance of traits. Some
As part of Hendrix Genetics, our breeding program is up to date
with the latest breeding technologies to accurately select the
best animals.
A part of Hendrix Genetics

promise
of our chickens are also perfectly adapted to more niche markets,
like Label Rouge, organic or farmer market.
To ensure that the animals we select will be healthy and strong in
a range of environments, we test our birds to evaluate the effect
of climate, diet, and management style. We also look at the right
balance of traits so that our products are all-around performers.
SASSO falls under Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species
breeding company with a strong portfolio of leading brands in
turkeys, layers, swine, salmon, trout, and shrimp. As part of this
well-established organization, SASSO is backed by a global
network of support and resources. We have decades of
experience in breeding the best animals for customers all over
the world.

Farmers today are looking for high quality products, to

The story of SASSO

be raised in free-range or organic production, to meet
the changing needs of consumers. Whether you are
a backyard producer looking to get a new start or an
experienced one hoping to enter a new market, consider
Our past
SASSO and step into a new opportunity. SASSO is one of the founding fathers of traditional poultry breeding. SASSO began its story in France where we
built decades of experience in preserving, breeding, and improving rustic strains. Thanks to the diversity of our
Have you considered raising traditional lines and their French origin, as well as the development of the Label Rouge, it became as an evidence that the
poultry? SASSO lines could fit for many other parts of the world.

Traditional poultry are chickens that are healthy, easy to

raise, and bred to thrive in different environments. Dual
purpose chickens are even more efficient as they can be
raised for both egg production and for meat. Products are
bred from heritage pedigree families that have a unique
color, taste, and size compared to broiler and layer breeds
meant for industrial farming.
SASSO Colors your world with a unique promise. Our
specialized products deliver dependable performance
that will open the door to new opportunities for your
farm and your family.
Our present
40 years after our founding, SASSO now serves 50+ countries worldwide. We are taking new steps to strengthen
research and development, as well as the safety of our production. We focus on a regional approach with
products that will deliver on the things that matter to you. Our team also works with a wide range of
customers, so whether you are starting out in poultry farming for the first time, or you are a large-scale
integrator, we will give you the support that’s right for you.
Your future
Raising traditional poultry has the potential to bring positive change for your business and your future. With
SASSO, there’s no one size fits all approach. We carefully look at your region, market, and management style
to give you a product and support that works for you. Our vision is to empower our customers with unique
solutions for accessible, delicious, and healthy protein.
What can you expect when you open the door to new opportunity? SASSO colors your world.

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Thunder
X851 Cross X831 Cross
Age in Male Female Age in Male Female
Weight* FCR Weight* FCR
days weight* weight* days weight* weight*
1 38 38 38 1 38 38 38

The SASSO Thunder is an ideal product for backyard

7 100 0.55 95 93 7 98 0.60 99 97

production. It has great feed efficiency while standing out 14 207 1.14 179 173 14 187 1.20 190 184
for its unique grey feathers. The SASSO Thunder is a highly 21 350 1.58 358 341 21 411 1.57 424 398
rustic bird, strong and capable of thriving in an outdoor 28 577 1.81 597 557 28 659 1.81 687 632
environment. 35 841 1.99 889 793 35 964 2.00 1025 904
42 1139 2.11 1215 1063 42 1300 2.14 1395 1205
49 1442 2.19 1552 1332 49 1637 2.24 1773 1501
56 1738 2.28 1880 1595 56 1965 2.33 2149 1782
63 2041 2.37 2224 1857 63 2293 2.43 2518 2069
Unique traits: 70 2308 2.50 2539 2077 70 2604 2.56 2885 2323
• Strong and rustic bird
77 2545 2.66 2825 2265 77 2870 2.71 3187 2552
• Great feed efficiency
84 2768 2.86 3100 2435 84 3135 2.88 3487 2782
• Thrives in an open environment
91 2990 3.06 3375 2604 91 3389 3.08 3781 2997
* weight in grams

The Thunder will resist

challenging conditions

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 Ruby C Rainbow X
The SASSO Ruby C is best for those looking for a The SASSO Rainbow X is beautiful on the outside and
heavier bird. It features unique red feathers, good meat strong on the inside. It is rugged and can stand up to any
quality, and performs well even when eating less feed. climate or health challenges in its way. After slaughter,
If you’re looking for a great balance of traits, the SASSO the SASSO Rainbow X provides good quality and quantity
Ruby C is the perfect compromise between hardiness, of meat.
meat yield, efficiency, and growth.

Unique traits: Unique traits:

• Heavier bird • Every chicken is unique by its color
• Red feathers • Stand up to any climate
• A great balance of traits • Provides good quality and quantity of meat

Ruby C Rainbow X
C451 Cross C431 Cross XR51 Cross XR31 Cross
Age in Male Female Age in Male Female Age in Male Female Age in Male Female
Weight* FCR Weight* FCR Weight* FCR Weight* FCR
days weight* weight* days weight* weight* days weight* weight* days weight* weight*
1 39 39 39 1 39 39 39 1 38 38 38 1 38 38 38
7 122 0.65 123 121 7 130 0.65 132 129 7 124 0.70 125 123 7 126 0.68 128 125
14 277 1.18 282 271 14 297 1.14 302 291 14 275 1.27 281 270 14 287 1.24 293 282
21 513 1.57 528 497 21 549 1.52 566 533 21 491 1.69 506 477 21 523 1.65 538 507
28 814 1.81 846 781 28 872 1.75 907 837 28 768 1.95 799 737 28 817 1.91 849 784
35 1162 1.98 1244 1081 35 1245 1.90 1332 1158 35 1081 2.13 1157 1006 35 1150 2.08 1231 1070
42 1550 2.08 1674 1426 42 1660 2.00 1793 1528 42 1423 2.24 1537 1309 42 1513 2.19 1634 1392
49 1962 2.12 2138 1785 49 2102 2.05 2291 1913 49 1779 2.28 1939 1619 49 1891 2.23 2062 1721
56 2364 2.15 2600 2127 56 2532 2.09 2785 2279 56 2143 2.32 2357 1929 56 2279 2.26 2507 2051
63 2745 2.19 3020 2471 63 2941 2.12 3235 2647 63 2492 2.36 2741 2243 63 2658 2.30 2923 2392
70 3088 2.24 3428 2748 70 3308 2.17 3672 2944 70 2800 2.42 3108 2492 70 3020 2.36 3352 2688
77 3393 2.33 3801 2986 77 3635 2.26 4072 3199 77 3077 2.52 3446 2708 77 3346 2.46 3748 2945
84 3688 2.47 4168 3209 84 3952 2.40 4465 3438 84 3344 2.66 3779 2910 84 3637 2.60 4110 3164
91 3966 2.67 4521 3411 91 4249 2.59 4844 3654 91 3596 2.88 4099 3093 91 3911 2.81 4459 3363
* weight in grams * weight in grams

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 Ruby N
The SASSO Ruby N can take the pressure of high
temperatures. Even in the heat of summer, this bird will
continue to eat, drink, grow to its full potential. With vibrant
red feathers and bare neck, the SASSO Ruby N was bred to
roam the fields with ease.

Unique traits:
• Survives with high temperatures
• Swears on fields
• Good quality meat

Ruby N
XL51N Cross XL31N Cross
Age in Male Female Age in Male Female
Weight* FCR Weight* FCR
days weight* weight* days weight* weight*
This bird withstands 1 38 38 38 1 38 38 38
high temperatures 7 91 0.75 91 90 7 92 0.73 93 91
14 190 1.37 196 189 14 199 1.32 203 195
21 356 1.83 367 346 21 380 1.77 391 368
28 584 2.11 608 561 28 638 2.04 664 613
35 872 2.30 933 811 35 952 2.23 1019 886
42 1195 2.42 1290 1099 42 1305 2.34 1409 1200
49 1512 2.47 1648 1376 49 1652 2.39 1800 1503
56 1822 2.50 2004 1640 56 1990 2.42 2189 1791
63 2105 2.55 2328 1883 63 2311 2.47 2542 2080
70 2369 2.61 2642 2095 70 2600 2.53 2886 2314
77 2602 2.72 2929 2276 77 2857 2.63 3200 2514
84 2829 2.88 3213 2445 84 3105 2.78 3509 2702
91 3057 3.11 3485 2629 91 3339 3.01 3806 2872
* weight in grams

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 Gold Ruby XL
The SASSO Gold gets its name for its golden feathers The SASSO Ruby XL is the ideal product for a domestic
and winning performance. Underneath its colorful production. He offers great feed efficiency and a good
feathers is a bird with great feed conversion, yield, and meat quality while standing out for its unique red
strong resistance to environmental challenges. Its feathers. The SASSO Ruby XL is a highly rustic bird, strong
larger size means significant meat yield while still and capable of thriving in an outdoor environment.
meeting consumer quality labels.

Unique traits: Unique traits:

• Very good performance • Very good meat yield
• Resistant bird • Rustic and strong bird
• High meat yield and quality • Perfect for backyard production

Gold Ruby XL
C451 Cross C431 Cross XL451 Cross XL431 Cross
Age in Male Female Age in Male Female Age in Male Female Age in Male Female
Weight* FCR Weight* FCR Weight* FCR Weight* FCR
days weight* weight* days weight* weight* days weight* weight* days weight* weight*
1 38 38 38 1 38 38 38 1 38 38 38 1 38 38 38
7 124 0.70 125 123 7 126 0.68 128 125 7 124 0.70 125 123 7 126 0.68 128 125
14 275 1.27 281 270 14 287 1.24 293 282 14 275 1.27 281 270 14 287 1.24 293 282
21 491 1.69 506 477 21 523 1.65 538 507 21 491 1.69 506 477 21 523 1.65 538 507
28 768 1.95 799 737 28 817 1.91 849 784 28 768 1.95 799 737 28 817 1.91 849 784
35 1081 2.13 1157 1006 35 1150 2.08 1231 1070 35 1081 2.13 1157 1006 35 1150 2.08 1231 1070
42 1423 2.24 1537 1309 42 1513 2.19 1634 1392 42 1423 2.24 1537 1309 42 1513 2.19 1634 1392
49 1779 2.28 1939 1619 49 1891 2.23 2062 1721 49 1779 2.28 1939 1619 49 1891 2.23 2062 1721
56 2143 2.32 2357 1929 56 2279 2.26 2507 2051 56 2143 2.32 2357 1929 56 2279 2.26 2507 2051
63 2492 2.36 2741 2243 63 2658 2.30 2923 2392 63 2492 2.36 2741 2243 63 2658 2.30 2923 2392
70 2800 2.42 3108 2492 70 3020 2.36 3352 2688 70 2800 2.42 3108 2492 70 3020 2.36 3352 2688
77 3077 2.52 3446 2708 77 3346 2.46 3748 2945 77 3077 2.52 3446 2708 77 3346 2.46 3748 2945
84 3344 2.66 3779 2910 84 3637 2.60 4110 3164 84 3344 2.66 3779 2910 84 3637 2.60 4110 3164
91 3596 2.88 4099 3093 91 3911 2.81 4459 3363 91 3596 2.88 4099 3093 91 3911 2.81 4459 3363
* weight in grams * weight in grams

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