Heritage French Freedom Rangers, Thanksgiving Turkeys, and Laying Hens
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French Freedom Ranger Broiler Chickens: The breeding stock is imported from the regions of Burgundy and Brittany (France). The genetic stock is derived from the American and European old heritage breed of chicken and was developed in the early 1960’s to meet the highest standards of the French Label Rouge Free Range program. Currently, the Freedom Ranger genetic stock is used by most non-factory farm production models all across Europe and also by small pastured poultry producers in search of a traditionally raised farm chicken – just like the “oldies”, healthy and with a succulent flavor and texture. We raise our Freedom Ranger broilers using the “Label Rouge” standards. Label Rouge began 40 years ago as a grassroots movement led by visionary farmers in France . As poultry became more industrialized after World War II, demand grew in France for the taste of traditionally raised farm chickens. The main reason for the superior taste is considered to be the use of slow-growing birds instead of the fast-growing birds used in the conventional industry. The slow-growing birds are from specialty “rustic” genetic stock and are harvested close to sexual maturity. The meat is flavorful and firm, but not tough. These birds have a more elongated body that traditionally raised commercial broilers. Freedom Ranger breeding stock is imported from the regions of Burgundy and Brittany (France). The genetic stock is derived from the American and European old heritage breed of chicken and was developed in the early 1960’s to meet the highest standards of the French Label Rouge Free Range program. Currently, the Freedom Ranger genetic stock is used by most non-factory farm production models (alternative) all across Europe and also by small pastured poultry producers in search of a traditionally raised farm chicken – just like the “oldies”, healthy and with a succulent flavor and texture. Since our Freedom Ranger Broilers are a slower growing breed, they are naturally better suited to the higher welfare and all natural rearing system. In the United States most modern poultry industrial production models use fast growing breeds (hybrid white synthetic Cornish crosses). Our birds are whole and frozen. They average around 4.5 to 5 pounds each. They are $4.00/lb. Purchases are limited to 5 birds per customer except for pre-orders. |
French Freedom Rangers |
Thanksgiving Turkeys |
Laying Hens |
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We have a collection of heritage laying hens at the farm at all times. That doesn't mean they're laying eggs at all times though! Egg production is seasonal, and the girls take quite a break during the short winter days.
We do not have a huge supply of eggs, but when we do have them they're in the Farm Stand on a first come, first served basis. Our hens roam the farm freely (weather or not we want them to) and you may see them crossing the road or taking a dust bath in the garden if you drive by the farm. They are free to eat bugs, grass, and all manner of farm scraps. We feed them a completely organic, soy and GMO free grain so their eggs are super delicious and healthy. |
Are you hesitant about fresh local poultry because you're not confident working with the whole bird? Legally, we can only sell you the whole bird, so you won't find any parted out poultry at our farm. Processing a whole bird is easy and delicious once you get used to it. We'll help in any way we can.
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When you buy a bird from our farm it will be extremely fresh. It was either killed within a day of sale, or was frozen within hours of death. This means that when you're ready to cook your delicious, fresh bird you might want to take a few precautions in order to get the most from your meat.
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