What
Our pastured
poultry is certified organic by NOFA-NY
Certified Organic LLC. 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, for the next two weeks. For the final 3 weeks, the
chickens are large enought to roam freely in a large, electrified netting
with shelters to protect them from the weather. No more cages! This allows
them to further develop their muscle tone, and to bask in the sunshine
-and bask they do!
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 of pasture season. Chicken
then, is a seasonal item.
Eggs from our flock
of free-range pastured hens are available usually year round for $4.00
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
-Certified
Organic by NOFA-NY
-No anti-biotics or hormones
-Rich, delicious taste and texture
-Humanely raised on grass, sunshine and fresh air
-Carefully hand eviscerated
-No chlorine baths or irradiation
-You may inspect the chickens at any time
When & Where
June
3-4
July 1-2
July 29-30
August 26-27
September 23-24
*Subject
to change, with notice -
processing days will be Fridays and Saturdays, with email reminders provided.
** 2011 season is sold out, but please get in
touch if you would like to be put on the waiting list. Each
month there are several "no-shows", and that chicken then becomes
available. You will be contacted on the Saturday evening of the processing
weekend, after 6:00
p.m.
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 ŇorderÓ 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.
Pickup is at the
dairy barn on Route 11 in Preble. Click
here for directions
Please mark your calendars!
Pricing
Chicken: $3.85 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 & Gizzards -
$2.50 per pound
Feet - yours for the asking
Turkey: $4.00 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.
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!