Chicken

 Thanks for your interest in our chicken!

Our chickens are raised on pasture until it’s time to bring them to a small family business near Brainerd where they are processed in a professional facility under inspection by a Minnesota meat inspector.

The Nelson family does a lovely job. The birds are cleaned well and frozen neatly in sturdy bags.

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We plan to have chickens available on a regular basis

July through October.

Chicken is available in any amount.Customers who want a large number of chickens can preorder by calling us at the farm, and we'll set them aside.

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Ordering in advance is encouraged and appreciated! It helps us plan how many chickens to raise since our freezer space is limited. 

This summer (2011) the chickens are $3 a pound for whole chickens. We will be watching the cost of chicken feed to see if we can hold that price.

 If you'd like Nelson's to cut your bird into 8 pieces the price is $3.25 a pound. They are also willing to custom cut up birds for you. So, if you'd like a few birds cut up with all the legs in one bag,breasts in another, etc.....they'll do if for a slight fee.

The birds average 5 1/2 pounds each. We've found it's a nice size whether you want to cut up the chicken or roast it whole.

 The next batch will be ready around the end of August or beginning of September. The fall chickens normally  sell out way in advance  as people order a bunch to put in their freezer and hold them through the winter.

Call (or email) if you'd like to get  on any of the lists! I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have, too.