Monday, March 15, 2010

Chickens

This year we are doing another batch of Cornish Cross meat birds and will sell them for $3/lb. (Last year's birds were all over 5lbs.) We plan to pre-sell the entire flock this year so if you want some please let me know before April 10th when we plan to place our chick order. All orders are first come first served so get your birds reserved once you know how many you want. We plan to get our chicks in early May and butcher on Saturday July 31st.
New this year the feed we are planning to use is freshly ground each week, GMO Free, and semi locally sourced (some ingredients are from Alaska and Oregon), with no corn or soy. In addition to the feed, our pastured birds will get to eat bugs and grass to their heart's content in the field as well, just like last year. Also new this year, we are using a local processor/family to take the chickens from field to frying pan. I did the processing with the help of some kind and experienced friends last year, but am happy to let you know there are local 'professionals' with 2000+ birds of experience that are willing to carefully process our birds for a fee, (already included in the price of $3/lb). Just like last season we need you to come and 'help' with processing your birds on butcher day by bagging them up to take home. This little step is required by law so keep your calendar open on the 31st so you can come get your birds.
As always if you have questions, orders or concerns feel free to email or call me.

Sincerely,
Susan Ward

First Hand Food
PO Box 1057
Snohomish, WA 98291
(425)508-9799

firsthandfood@yahoo.com

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