What

Our pastured poultry is certified organic by NOFA-NY. Chicks are purchased from a hatchery in Pennsylvania and shipped to us via U.S. mail. We brood them indoors for 3 weeks and then put out on pasture in bottomless cages, which are moved twice daily. Pasture provides, among other things, chlorophyll from the green grass. Chlorophyll is a wonderful, natural detoxifier. Yellow fat on poultry and beef, extremely orange egg yolks, and naturally yellow butter all reflect high levels of chlorophyll in the diet. In addition to grass and insects, these birds are fed a specially formulated mix of organic grains and supplements. At 8 weeks of age the chickens are ready to process, which we do right here on the farm. Proper diet, sunshine, grass and exercise make for truly healthy and delicious poultry. We raise 6 groups of chickens, and 2 groups of turkeys each year during the warm months.

Eggs from our flock of free-range pastured hens are available usually year round for $3.50 per dozen. On days other than processing days the eggs can be found in the self-service refrigerator on the side porch at our house on 2023 Preble Road.

Quick Facts About our Poultry

Environmentally responsible agriculture
No anti-biotics or hormones
Rich, delicious taste and texture
Humanely raised on grass, sunshine and fresh air
Small groups in each pen
Carefully hand eviscerated
No chlorine baths or irradiation
You may inspect the chickens at any time

When & Where

2008 Processing Dates:

June 28 - Sold Out
July 26 - Sold Out
August 23
September 20
October 18

There are unsold birds on the September and October dates only, and they are going fast.
August, date To-be-determined Summer Turkeys
Weekend of November 22 for Thanksgiving Turkeys

Pickup is at the dairy barn on Route 11 in Preble. Click here for directions
Please mark your calendars!

Pricing

Chicken: $3.25 per pound. Whole bird, neck on, bagged and labeled with weight. Average weight is 4.5 pounds with a range between 3 -6 pounds. Frozen birds are available occasionally, please inquire.

Giblets sold separately:
ALiver $5.00 per pound
AHearts $2.00 per pound

Turkey: $3.45 per pound. Whole bird with giblets and neck, bagged and labeled with weight. Average weight is about 15 pounds. Giblets sold separately: Click here for more information about our turkey.

Ordering

We have ordered a set amount of chicks for each date based on past orders and capacity. It works out best for us if you can order the number of chickens and/or turkeys that you would like on each date as soon as possible, in order to avoid disappointment later. If you are unsure or can't decide how many you might like, order the higher number. It is much easier for us to sell your extra chickens than to try to find some more for you at the last minute. Orders can be reduced at any time, though the sooner we know about it, the easier it is for us to sell them. Many customers find that they like to order a second chicken or 2 at each processing to place in the freezer for the winter months. When ordering, please send an email with the word ÒorderÓ in the subject line. Ordering via email gives us a reference document whereas telephone, or ordering in person assumes a good memory, which is not necessarily the case! Please follow up any verbal order with an email. Look for an order confirmation email to follow. If you don't get one, please re-send the order.

Need to Know

Birds are purchased on a pre-order basis and will be available on each processing date, noted above. Pick-up times are between 4-6 p.m. at the dairy barn unless other arrangements are made prior to the date with which there is a conflict. If pick-up does not occur and no prior arrangements have been made, we reserve the right to freeze and/or sell the birds. As a courtesy to us, if you know that you do not want your birds, it is most helpful for us to know in advance. Most people have come and gone by 6:00 and it is therefore difficult to sell the birds unless we know in advance that you are not coming.

We have a substantial amount of time and money invested in each group of birds and count on that date for cash flow and budgeting purposes. No-shows cost time and money, both of which are dear, so please try to remember to make arrangements if there is a conflict on any particular date. If you decide that you don’t want your order, it is very helpful for us to know this in advance. We are happy to work with you on this!