Tiny Texas Ranch
Your Source for All Natural Meats Raised The Way God Intended
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Our chickens are tender and plump with well formed white breast meat. They are raised right here in our meadows on fresh clean pastures and locally purchased whole grains, free of any medications or additives other than natural minerals. They are wonderful baked or grilled as it lets the full flavor of a home raised chicken stand alone. They are also great in any chicken recipe and make a healthy alternative to processed meats for sandwiches. Many people try these chickens for the health benefits but the reason people come back is because of the taste. It's like comparing a July tomato picked fresh from your garden to one purchased at the grocery store in January. There is just nothing like chicken raised on pasture but then if you've never had it, you wouldn't know!
The Open Bottom Moveable Pen:
The chicks are picked up from the local hatchery at hatching and then placed in a warm brooder on a bed of cedar chips. By two weeks of age, the chicks have grown feathers and are ready to be placed in the outdoor, movable pens. The pen is there for their protection/shelter and is moved often to provide clean fresh grass constantly and all the insects they could want. That is what really makes pasture poultry taste so good and is what adds extra nutrients. Studies have shown that the carotene (the stuff that makes carrots orange) in the grass produces a non-saturated fat that is full of omega-3 and low in cholesterol.
Processing:
By 6 weeks of age, our chicks are ready to be processed on the farm using state of the art equipment by us, not employees. You can purchase your chickens either whole or cut up! Our birds average four to five pounds. The larger ones are great for baking or cooking on the rotisserie. The smaller ones are best for frying. At this age, they are all exceptionally tender so you can cook any of them, any way you choose.
Chicken for Sale:
We have moved our farm to the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and are experimenting with a number of heritage and French breeds of chicken to find the perfect taste and texture. Contact us by email for processing dates and get on our list for our healthy and exciting alternative to Tyson poultry.