Our 2024 chicken is available! Size varies from 4.5-6.5 lbs. The birds are priced at $7.95 per lbs. I don't sell them like that though, I sell them in packages and here are what mixed packages look like. If you are looking for really good meat that makes good money sense the grocery store is not the place. Your small farmer is. Mandy’s whole bird sale provides you about 32-lbs of beautiful chicken for $200. This works out to about $6.25/lbs Here is a picture of a variety of sizes that come in a mixed box. Cooking a whole chicken, you will get several meals and is the best value you can find! Mandy’s meat does not shrink! Unlike the grocery store it is not pumped up with saline. Studies show outdoor chickens have more real protein than industrial raised birds too! You will get much more value and save much more money working with a small farmer and REAL OUT DOOR CHICKEN then purchasing industrial raised meat!Nutritional Benefits: Studies have shown that pasture-raised chicken is lower in saturated fat and higher in protein, collagen, and omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventionally raised chicken.
Mixed size package
Option A - 2 birds- mixed sizes $90
Option B - 3 birds- mixed sizes $130
Option C - 5 birds medium to large mix $200
NOTE : I am a small producer. I process my birds July-October. Your product will be frozen and was truly raised outside! Cook low and slow no higher than 350F. Outdoor raised chicken meat, is generally considered more dense due to the increased physical activity the chickens get from foraging and roaming freely, which builds muscle and results in a firmer meat texture compared to chickens raised in confined spaces with limited movement; this active lifestyle also leads to a richer nutrient profile in the meat as they consume a more varied diet of insects, grasses, and other natural forage. Mandy's chicken does not shrink there for you receive more than expect due ot the dense meat you will actually eat less than you would if purchasing conventional raised chicken.
The 2024 crop has some smaller birds! You can choose smaller whole birds in the small bird package or get a mix size. I don't know what to say other than, the hens are signifigantly different than the roosters and I DO NOT lock my birds inside, so they get lots of space to run and the hens are faster. It brings me so much joy to watch my birds around 6 pm when they are all our exploring and living their best life. They are happy, they are healthy and I DO NOT force feed them, so I HOPE you love eating them as much as I LOVE, raising them!
These birds are raised outside and they need to be cooked slowly with time. Do not cook over 350 degrees!
Are Free-Range Chicken Healthier and Happier?
Free-range chickens are able to roam around, get fresh air and have contact with other chickens with the ability to get sunshine and exercise. As most animals would naturally prefer this lifestyle vs. being cooped up in a small space, it’s no secret that the chickens prefer a free-range lifestyle.
One of the core differences between pasture raised chicken and conventionally raised chicken is the varied diet that a pasture raised bird consumes on pasture. By foraging outdoors, they feed on a steady stream of insects, worms, bugs, and grasses available to them that their conventionally-raised counterparts just don’t have access to. This menu may not sound very appetizing to us, but it’s full of delicacies for a chicken! The ability to hunt for their food and the pure yet nutritious diet provides them with ample vitamins and minerals that afford the chickens better health during their lifetime, and that makes their meat much healthier to consume.