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Our pasture-raised broilers are raised the way chickens were meant to be raised — outdoors on fresh pasture with daily access to grass, insects, and sunshine. We move our birds regularly to new ground so they always have clean pasture, which promotes natural foraging behavior, healthy growth, and excellent meat quality.
The chickens start in a brooder until they are old enough to tolerate the ambient temperature. Our tractor is 6ft tall, helping with airflow and making the ground temperature more comfortable. The feed they are given is specially formulated with the vitamins, minerals and protein content needed for the rapid growth of these chunky chickens.
They are never confined to houses, never given growth hormones, and never fed unnecessary antibiotics.
The result is a healthier bird, richer flavor, and superior texture compared to conventional grocery-store chicken. You can taste the difference in quality that comes from ethical farming practices, giving the animals what they need so we, in turn, get what we need.
Our butchering
Air-chilled chicken is processed using a method that preserves the natural quality, flavor, and texture of the meat. Instead of being submerged in cold water like conventionally processed chicken, air-chilled birds are cooled in a temperature-controlled room using cold, circulating air.
This means the chicken never absorbs excess water. With water-chilled chicken, birds can absorb several ounces of water during processing, which dilutes flavor, changes texture, and causes excessive moisture loss during cooking.
Air-chilled chicken retains its natural juices, resulting in:
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Richer, more concentrated flavor
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Firmer, meatier texture
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Better browning and crispier skin
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Less shrinkage in the pan
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Air-chilling is also a cleaner process. Because birds are not run through shared water baths, there is significantly lower risk of cross-contamination between carcasses. The result is a higher-quality, better-tasting chicken you can truly see, smell, and taste the difference in.