We raise chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese on pasture. As you may already know, pastured poultry is healthier because it is constantly consuming grass, clover, and bugs. These healthier chickens make healthier meat, lower in fat, higher in protein, with more nutrients, and higher proportions of Omega3 fatty acids ( the good fats). Perhaps more importantly, they taste incredible, with a texture, flavor, and juiciness that can’t be found in store-bought chicken. This summer we are raising 100 chickens every 3 weeks with the last butcher date the first week of November. We have been butchering on Friday and you can pick up fresh (unfrozen) chickens, or giblets from our farm stand Fridays after 3:30 pm. We then bring any extra with us to Greater Springfield Farmers Market and Willard Market on Saturday. Preorder your chickens to ensure availability. Remember to put a few in the freezer as we do not raise them all winter long. We may have some in our freezer so give us a call If we’re out, we’ll be glad to put your order into the next batch of chickens. A chicken usually weighs about 3-4 lbs, and the cost is $2.45 lb at the farm and $2.60 lb at the farmers markets.
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