The Best Lineage

Slow-growing breeds tend to be heartier and more disease resistant for free range life than commercial breeds.

Small Houses on Small Farms

Smaller poultry houses are required than in industrial farms, and houses per farm are limited to four.

Access to the Outside

Birds move to open pasture at six weeks of age.

Slower Growing

After 20 weeks, birds are approximately half the size of commercial birds at the same age.

Smaller Flock in Every House

A maximum density requirement ensures birds are allowed more room in the houses than birds on industrial or organic farms.

The Cleanest Conditions

An extended sanitation period between flocks ensures houses are always clean and healthy environments for the birds.

Nearby Farms

To make sure birds are handled humanely and not dehydrated, they must travel no more than 64 miles to the processing plant.

Air Chilled

Birds are processed individually by hand and air chilled. They are never submerged in chlorinated water.