Pickering Pastures Chicken
- Live outside on pasture
- Receive fresh grass every day
- Have improved health and quality of life
- TASTE BETTER!
- No antibiotics or hormones
- Forage for grass and insects
- Exercise (this is what makes them SO juicy)
- Locally Grown
- High in Omega-3 fatty acids and other vital nutrients
- Live low stress
- Naturally fertilize the land
- Short transport to processing
- Makes the best, richest, bone broth ever!
FAQS
Is Pickering Pastures Certified Organic?
While our chickens are not certified organic, they are raised on certified organic feed and rotated onto pasture that is never treated with synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
Our livestock feeds are organic, and sourced from In Season Farms, a certified organic feed mill that uses locally grown grains from the Abbotsford, BC area.
Conventionally Raised Chicken
- Little-to-no outdoor access
- Poor quality of life
- Often De-Beaked, where part of their beaks is cut off to avoid cannibalism :(
- Bland and dry meat
- Little exercise
- High stress
- Long transport to processing
- Makes bland bone broth
Our primary product is whole chicken. We love it because it's so versatile! Whether whole, or in soups, pasta dishes, or sausage, you can't go wrong.
Sadly, most supermarket chicken is grown in large, crowded buildings with no access to the outdoors, fresh air, or natural light. This also translates to dry, tasteless, chicken with little dark meat.
In contrast, our chickens live in mobile chicken shelters known as "tractors" to keep them safe from predators while giving them access to fresh pasture. We move these tractors everyday to ensure that their grass stays fresh, and the pasture can rest.
We take pride in our farming practices because they leave the land better than we found it. Our chickens leave natural fertilizer and organic matter, helping to increase soil fertility, water retention, and overall pasture health.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Healthy Chickens = Better Meat. Our chicken is actually flavorful and juicy. Whether you're a dark meat fanatic or prefer the breast, we've got you covered.
We've discovered first-hand how healthy food has made a difference in our lives, and we want to share those benefits with you.