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BROILER CHICKENS |
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Kevin Doll and his son Nick prepare to move the Portable Pasture Poultry Pens |
We raise Cornish X Rocks as broiler chickens. They have a broad breast and large thighs. This bird is the backbone of the modern broiler industry. But we don't raise our broiler chickens like they do in large CAFOs ("concentrated animal feeding operations)! No, no, no! We purchase chicks from a reputable breeder. They arrive at our doorstep at one day old. After a time in the brooder, they are moved outside to our Portable Pasture Poultry Pens. These pens are moved across our fields. Each day the chickens enjoy a new fresh patch of grass with its compliment of insects. We supplement their diet with our all natural grain feed. Being outside offers a healthy environment of fresh air and sunshine and the pens offer security against predators. |
Our 2008 price for a Broiler Chicken is $2.85/lb. They come cleaned and packaged whole by a licensed processor, wrapped in a strong plastic bag, suitable for freezing. Giblets are not included. They can be separately purchased at a price of $1.50/lb. Our broilers generally average 4.5 lbs. If you have a preference on size, we’ll do our best to accommodate. |
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We generally do three batches each season: June, August and October. Let us know the quantity you wish to purchase in each batch. After October, that’s it for the year. The pastures are either dormant or covered with snow. So stock your freezers for the winter! That’s what we do.
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For those of you that pre-ordered chicken, probable pickup dates are (to be confirmed): June 12, 2008; August 7, 2008; October 10, 2008. If you have placed an order, we will notify you in advance. If you come that evening, your dinner the next night will be as fresh as it gets!
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We've had great success with these birds. That's no exaggeration! Absolutely everyone raves about them. |
Chickens lounging in the out-of-doors |
The family enjoyed the chicken immensely. "Bryan K" |
Thank you so much for the roasting chickens. I cooked it last night and it turned out wonderfully juicy. Let me know if you have more or when the next batch is ready. "Esther C" |
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We had delicious chicken livers last night for dinner. They were wonderful! "Cindy L". |
I made one of your birds for a roast chicken Sunday dinner last weekend and it was fabulous. Next I'm going to roast the bones and make soup. Mmmm. "Kim B" |
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