This will be our third year raising broilers as "pastured poultry."  We have never tasted chickens that are as tender and juicy as the ones we raised on pasture.  We butcher our broilers at anywhere from 7 to 9 weeks.  At least half of their lives are spent on pasture in a moveable pen (as seen in the photo above).  We now call them "all natural" as well because we have found a local source for organic feed.

For more information on how we actually raise and process our pastured poultry, please click here.

Because they are raised on pasture, our broilers are healthier from eating grass and all the bugs they can find.  They will also have a higher ratio of omega 3 fatty acids and will have more beta carotene than birds raised under more conventional conditions (even if they are organically fed).  Because their pens are moved daily, they are virtually immune from many of the diseases that have plagued confined flocks, such as coccidiosis.  Because they are penned, their meat will not be as tough as free-range birds.  That's why they taste so good, and are so good for you!

We are still taking orders for 2006.  Pickup dates will be in late June or late September.  Sorry, but we cannot make any deliveries.  Prices for 2006 are $2.10 per pound, processed weight. If you are interested in placing an order with us, please e-mail us at:  contact @ homegrownfarm.com (remove the spaces within the address before sending the e-mail).  You can also give us a call at 320-245-0320.

In 2005, we designed a new watering system. Click here to see how we made them.

For a different and tasty way to grill your pastured poultry, click here!

Here are some links regarding egg-laying birds and pastured poultry that we have found to be educational and helpful:

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