Ours vs. Theirs

Our pasture-raised chickens receive lots of sunshine, breathe in the fresh country air and have plenty of space for exercise.

Chickens that aren't pasture-raised live in high-stress, cramped housing with bad air quality and limited room to move around.

Our chickens consume natural probiotics & prebiotics. They are drug-free and aren't vaccinated with immuno-suppressing drugs. They eat only as much as they like, most commonly munching on fresh greens, seeds and insects. They sleep in natural sleep cycles.

Other chickens are given vaccines, antibiotics, routine medication and appetite stimulants. They have no access to fresh foods and are commonly left in artificial light 24 hours a day to stimulate unnatural faster growth. 

We are environmentally responsible and sustainable. We ensure manure falls on growing forage and biologically active soil for efficient nutrient cycling. These efforts help maintain nutrient-rich soil and lead to having virtually no ammonia vapor or drug-resistant soil.

On other farms, manure is spread carelessly, often fed to cattle, which creates air and water pollution. On these farms, you will find high levels of ammonia and lots of drug-resistant diseases.

We strive to restore consumer/producer relationships by promoting a decentralized food system. We hope to be a model for other agricultural entrepreneurs to pursue family farming.

Large commercial farms perpetuate consumer/producer relationships. They promote low wage/time-clock employment and subpar working relationships.

Our chickens are processed at 8 weeks of age, versus 6 of an ordinary chicken. Spending a longer time in pastures results in better texture, taste and nutrition.

Chickens that are processed after only 6 weeks result in a softer chicken with little flavor or nutrition.

Our chickens have a longer shelf life, and keep well in the freezer for up to a year.

Other chickens have a much shorter shelf life and it isn't recommended to freeze past 6 months.

Our eggs are low in saturated fat, a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and a good source of Vitamin E. 

Other chickens are unnaturally high in saturated fat, unnaturally low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, and low Vitamin E.