Pasture-Raised Chicken

Not all chicken is created equal. And around here, we believe a chicken should get to live like a chicken before becoming Sunday dinner.

Our Freedom Rangers are slower-growing chickens raised on pasture, where they have room to move, scratch, peck, and do all those wonderfully chicken-like things. We move them regularly onto fresh ground and supplement their diet with NON-GMO feed.

Raising chickens this way takes more time and plenty of hands-on work. But that's the point. We're not interested in rushing animals through life just to get dinner on the table a little faster.

Freedom Rangers are a slower-growing type of meat chicken compared with conventional fast-growing broilers. Their active nature makes them well suited to pasture-based farming, and many home cooks appreciate the flavor and texture of their meat.

On our farm, pasture-raised means our chickens have access to outdoor pasture and are moved regularly onto fresh ground. They can engage in natural behaviors while still receiving the feed and care they need.

Pasture doesn't mean chickens live on grass alone. Chickens are omnivores, and our flock receives NON-GMO feed in addition to whatever they find while foraging.

Whether you're roasting a whole bird, making a pot of homemade soup, or preparing a family favorite, our pasture-raised chicken brings old-fashioned flavor back to the kitchen. Nothing complicated. Just real food raised with care.

Freedom Ranger chicken is delicious roasted, braised, grilled, or simmered into a rich homemade stock. Because these birds grow more slowly and stay active, you may notice differences in texture compared with conventional supermarket chicken.

For food safety, cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F, measured with a food thermometer in the thickest part of the meat.

Browse our available pasture-raised Freedom Ranger chicken products, including whole birds and other cuts as offered. Availability may vary throughout the year because we raise our chickens in small batches rather than on an industrial production schedule.

When you choose chicken from Fluffy Butt Farms, you're supporting a small Michigan farm that believes the way animals are raised matters.