The Roseland Red
Roseland Red
Rustic red plumage inspired by traditional Cornish table birds
Steady growth suited to free-range and traditional systems
Finishes at a practical table weight (approx. 2.4 kg at 7 weeks)
Firm, flavoursome flesh with a classic roast profile
The Roseland Red, A Rustic Table Bird
Roseland Red takes its name from the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall — a landscape shaped by pasture, hedgerows, and small mixed farms, where poultry was once bred for the table rather than the stopwatch.
Traditionally, many of the best eating chickens were Cornish reds and red-feathered crosses, valued for their balance of flavour, structure, and practicality. The Roseland Red sits firmly in that tradition..
Selected for steady, unforced growth, the Roseland Red reaches around 2.4 kg at seven weeks, producing a well-proportioned table bird with sound bone, good muscle development, and a clean, traditional eating quality.
The bird finishes naturally without excess softness or fat, making it well suited to free-range and slower commercial systems. Flesh is firm and succulent, holding up well to roasting and simple, honest cooking.
The Roseland Red is not about speed or spectacle — it is about producing a chicken that feels right: familiar, reassuring, and rooted in table-bird heritage.