
I strive for my livestock to live a quality life. All production livestock has a propose - MEAT. Those cute chicks could start here on my farm or in an overcrowded, ammonia filled barn with 20,000 other cute chicks. They never see the sun. They never see a blade grass. Their "end' is the same as the "end' for chickens on my farm. But I am proud to say that the 6-8 week life of a meat chicken here on Black Willow Pond Farm was indeed a good life.
Yes my chickens cost more then the big box stores. I can't compete with 99 cents per pound chicken. And that's ok, I don't try.
I won't feed the world with my small farm. I will however support a local mill for my grain and a local young, processor. Local small stores and amazing local restaurants will feature my chickens on their menus. I will participate in my community farmer's markets and festivals. My chickens will feed numerous families who care about their food and the welfare of the livestock used for meat. The box stores can't compete with that!
I also guarantee they taste amazing because they actually have taste! Ever wonder why the statement - "it tastes like chicken!" is so overused? Well think about it, because commercial chicken has no taste!
So as always a big thank you to my great customers! Enjoy great tasting chicken, raised with care and appreciation and yes the even cuddles of two small boys!