Pastured Chickens

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CHICKEN PRICE: $2.50/Pound Packaged Weight (Chickens average 4-6#)
Deposits are non-refundable and are applied to your total cost, with the balance due when you pick up the meat.
We ask you to please give your word that you won't back out once you place your order.

Custom Packaged Chickens are processed the very same day you pick them up, and packaged according to your directions. It is very important that you mark your calendar and plan to pickup on the planned date as the chickens are fresh NOT frozen. Since they are packaged with zero preservatives, they must be eaten or frozen with the first couple days after processing. We will hold them on ice for pickup day but do not have refrigerator or freezer space to store them overnight. You guys always show up as planned and we so appreciate that!

*PLEASE READ THROUGH THE CUTTING AND PACKAGING OPTIONS HERE AND TELL US HOW YOU'D LIKE YOUR CHICKENS PREPARED IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OF THE ONLINE ORDER FORM* If we have any questions, we will reach out for clarity. For best results, choose "Farm Pickup of Custom Chickens" as the pickup location during checkout. Thank you!

-PACKAGING OPTIONS -

THIN ECONOMY BAGS:
The most economical way to have the chickens packaged is in thin plastic bags closed with a twist tie. The processor charges $0.50 per bag for these bags. We do not recommend long term freezing in the thin bags. Most people who opt for the thin bags repackage the chickens themselves in vacuum or shrink bags, or eat those birds within the first couple months.

VACUUM SEALED:
The processor will package your chicken in vacuum sealed bags for $1.00 per bag. The vacuum sealed bags are thick and perfect for long term freezing. Keep in mind the cost is per bag, not per chicken. If you want a half or quarter of a chicken packaged separately in each bag you can do that.

CUTTING OPTIONS:
The processor will cut the chickens in various pieces for a small extra charge, as listed here. If you do not choose cutting options they will be left whole.

Cut in Half - $0.25 per chicken
Perfect for those who prefer smaller portions and won't eat a whole chicken at once.

Cut in Quarters - $0.50 per chicken
Nice for smaller portions, and faster thawing and cooking.

Cut in 8 Pieces - $1.00 per chicken
Back, Breast, 2 Thighs, 2 Drumsticks, 2 Wings. *Included for the $1.00 charge they will prepare the breasts boneless and skinless if you prefer that.* Otherwise, the breasts will be left together on the bone which gives more flavor when cooking and is still very easy to shred and end up with all white meat.

You have a lot of creative freedom in choosing how you'd like your chickens cut and packaged. Some people have them all cut in 8 pieces and put in thin bags, then take them home and package breasts together, wings together, thighs and drums together, etc. in ziploc or vacuum bags. You may want all or some of them vac sealed whole, for popping in the crockpot on busy days. For our family, we usually get the breasts boneless and skinless and vac sealed 4 to a bag, and then have the drums, thighs, and wings of one chicken vac sealed together in a bag. Keep in mind you will get the backbones as well. Those are typically put all together in thin bags. They are excellent for making stock! If you won't use them, ask around - you probably have a friend who will.

EXTRAS:
You can request the feet and/or livers if you'd like. There is no extra charge for those at this time.

IN 2023 WE WILL HAVE ONLY ONE CHICKEN PICK UP DAY ON AUGUST 31, 2023 IN CARO, MI FROM 7-8 PM.
See the "Chicken Pickup Day in Caro, MI" page under Delivery Options for more information on pick up.