What Is Hubbard Chicken

November 16, 2023 by Lauro Braganza

Hubbard is a breeding company that produces colored Hubbard chicken broilers. Hubbard is a subsidiary of Aviagen – one of the two biggest breeders (The other is Cobb-Vantress)

Aviagen ® is a global poultry breeding company that develops pedigree lines for the production of commercial broiler chickens under the Arbor Acres®, Indian River®, and Ross® brand names. The Rowan Range® and Specialty Males® are specialty breeding stocks from Aviagen that offer greater flexibility for customers to meet specific or niche market requirements.

The company is based in Huntsville, Alabama, USA with several wholly-owned operations across the United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.S., and joint ventures in Asia. Aviagen employs more than 4,600 people and has a distribution network serving customers in 100 countries.

Hubbard’s colored broiler is a meat-type bird that has a comparable taste, if not better to our Philippine native chicken. These hardy birds can be readily ranged in open areas requiring minimal supervision as these can forage and source food from naturally available food sources to supplement normal feed ration. These birds are well suited to our climatic conditions with better growth rate, feed conversion, higher meat yield, and faster time to attain slaughter weight compared to our native chickens without compromising disease resistance. These chickens can grow around 1.5-1.8kg live weight in 56-60 days fed with commercial feeds.

Since 1921, Hubbard has been a worldwide reference for broiler breeding stock. The company supplies day-old grandparent and parent-stock chicks all over the world in order to produce chicken meat.

Always to offer improved products to its loyal and well-recognized customers, Research & Development is the core business and continuous investments in new available technologies have proven to be key.

Hubbard’s commitment is to offer its customers the widest range of products covering all your needs, ranging from fast-growing and cost-efficient broilers to high-value specialty (Premium) chickens.

Hubbard’s genetic programs are designed and dedicated to meeting the growing challenges of the current civilization by providing efficient, healthy, and tasty chicken meat for the world’s growing population.

Similar to other breeders like Kabir and SASSO, Hubbard has its own range of colored broilers. In the Philippines, the most popular line of breeds is JA57 and JA87.

Why Raise Hubbard Chicken?

Hubbard-colored chickens are not only fast-growing but also taste like native chickens. Growing colored Hubbard is like growing 45-day-old broilers but not caged. This is the reason why Hubbard is always the main choice of free-range broiler growers.

Where to buy Hubbard chickens to start growing them?

There are many Hubbard breeders in Central and North Luzon as some of the biggest AgriVet supply stores sell chicks. If you are in CALABARZON, there is a known breeder in Batangas. BATANGAS FREE RANGE CHICKEN, located at Poblacion Zone II, Sta. Teresita, Batangas

More about Hubbard chicken

1. What is a Hubbard chicken?

Hubbard is a well-known brand that produces broiler chicken breeds. The term “Hubbard chicken” is often used to refer to broiler chickens developed by Hubbard Genetics, a leading supplier of poultry genetics.

2. What are the characteristics of Hubbard chickens?

The characteristics of Hubbard chickens may include fast growth rates, good feed conversion, and desirable meat qualities. Specific details would depend on the particular breed developed by Hubbard Genetics.

3. What is the growth rate of Hubbard chickens?

Hubbard chickens are known for their rapid growth rates, which is a desirable trait in broiler chickens. The exact growth rate can vary depending on the specific breed and the management practices employed.

4. What is the feed conversion ratio of Hubbard chickens?

Broiler chickens, including those developed by Hubbard, are often bred for efficient feed conversion, meaning they can convert feed into body weight effectively. The feed conversion ratio can vary, but it is generally favorable for commercial meat production.

5. How do I care for Hubbard chickens?

Proper care for Hubbard chickens involves a balanced diet, access to clean water, appropriate housing, and regular health checks. Specific care requirements may depend on the breed and the local environment.

6. Where can I purchase Hubbard chickens?

Hubbard chickens are typically available through authorized distributors or directly from Hubbard Genetics. Contacting local poultry suppliers or checking Hubbard Genetics’ official channels can help you find sources for purchasing these chickens.

7. What is the lifespan of Hubbard chickens?

Broiler chickens, including Hubbard breeds, are generally raised for meat production and have a shorter lifespan compared to laying hens. The lifespan can vary, but they are typically processed for meat at a relatively young age.

8. Are Hubbard chickens good for free-range systems?

While broiler breeds are often raised in controlled environments for commercial meat production, some Hubbard breeds may adapt well to free-range systems. However, this depends on the specific characteristics of the breed and local conditions.