Tag: Chicken

Proponents of efficiency-driven agriculture have long asserted that there’s no functional difference between old-world farming and modernized, mechanized agribusiness. But a recent study shows we can taste the difference on our plates. Does organic chicken taste different than regular? Some believe organic chicken tastes better. Since organic chickens’ feed is highly regulated, there are rarely […]

Caponizing a rooster should be done between 6-8 weeks of age. ​If you (or a licensed vet) caponize (remove testicles) of a rooster after 8 weeks of age the wound will need to be sutured with stitches to prevent the bird from bleeding to death. What age should you Caponize a male chicken? Typically, male […]

Yes you can. The free range chicken has more flavor and the texture is a little firmer than the factory farmed chicken. If a chicken is raised in a truly free range style, it will have access to a lot of different foods that a factory farmed chicken will not have. This makes a difference […]

Ayam Cemani. The Ayam Cemani is the blackest chicken breed in existence. It is completely black, inside and out, except for its blood which is a very dark red. The feathers have a metallic green sheen when in the sunlight. What kind of chicken is pure black? Ayam CemaniThe Ayam Cemani is a rare breed […]

(g) “Stag” means a male chicken (usually under 10 months of age) with coarse skin, somewhat toughened and darkened flesh, and considerable hardening of the breastbone cartilage. Stags show a condition of fleshing and a degree of maturity intermediate between that of a roaster and a cock or old rooster. What is a male chicken […]

For poultry farmers to use the “free-range” label for their eggs or chicken, they must: not keep hens enclosed in cages, i.e. cage-free. allow outdoor access for the hens. What is the difference between free range and cage-free chicken? The most significant difference between eggs from cage-free and free range hens is outdoor access. Put […]

As opposed to standard free range farms where anything goes feed-wise, organic farms must stick to synthetic chemical-free feeds. To be officially recognised as an organic farm, hens must only eat pure, organic feed and no nasty animal by-products like egg shells and ground bones. What is better free range or organic? Truly free range […]

Fresh chicken should have a pinkish color. Avoid cosmetic damages, such as bruising or tears in the skin, which can affect the chicken’s quality and freshness. Chicken should also be plump; when you press against it, the meat should be somewhat resilient, resuming its shape after a few seconds. How can you tell if chicken […]

Chicken Coop Essentials Easy to access; designed with two doors, an open/close nesting box and sliding doors making access easy for your hens. Easy to maintain; removable bottom tray which makes cleaning the coop, roost and nesting box easy. How do you pick a good chicken coop? Here’s a comprehensive checklist to help you select […]

Raising free range chickens has many benefits. Because the birds are not confined to small areas, they get greater amounts of exercise, building up more muscles and more protein in their meat than birds with restricted habitats. What are the advantages of free range chicken? Tag: benefits of having free range chickens They eat less […]

Red Meat: All livestock is considered red meat. This includes beef, pork, goat, and lamb. 2. Poultry: Commonly referred to as white meat, poultry includes chicken and turkey. What type of food is chicken? poultryChicken is the most common type of poultry in the world, and was one of the first domesticated animals. Chicken is […]

The 12 Cutest Chicken Breeds: Silkie. Pekins. Frizzle. Polish. Belgian d’Uccle. Sebright. Orpingtons. Phoenix Chicken. What is the prettiest type of chicken? Top 12 Most Beautiful Chicken Breeds (with Pictures) Silkie Bantam Chicken. Gold Laced Wyandotte. Modern Game Bantam. Frizzle Chicken. Barbu d’Uccle Chicken. Faverolles Chicken. Sebright Chicken. Phoenix Chicken. What is the nicest chicken […]

Despite what you may hear, no artificial or added hormones are used in the production of any poultry in the United States. Regulations of the Food & Drug Administration prohibit the use of such hormones. No such hormones are used. So any brand of chicken can be labeled “Raised without hormones” or something like that. […]

In the USDA’s view, any natural meat, poultry, or egg product is simply one that is minimally processed and doesn’t have any artificial flavorings, colorings, or preservatives added after slaughter. What is a natural chicken? Natural chicken does not contain added growth hormones*, additives, and antibiotics and is minimally processed to retain natural flavors. Organic: […]

In the US, our chicken is now also raised without the use of antibiotics important to human medicine, as defined by the World Health Organization. Does Popeyes Chicken have preservatives? Popeyes has announced that it will be upgrading all of the chicken products on its menu by removing the bad stuff you’ll usually find in […]

Because of this, organic chicken feed can be considered better because it offers several benefits such as: Healthier flock: Because your chickens won’t consume feed made with chemicals, toxins or additives, they will be less likely to have diet-related health issues. More nutrition: Organic feed offers more nutrition. What’s the healthiest chicken feed? BEST OVERALL: […]

What is Chick-fil-A’s “No Antibiotics Ever” Commitment? No Antibiotics Ever allows no antibiotics of any kind in the chicken served at Chick-fil-A restaurants and the commitment is verified by the USDA. It means no use of human or animal antibiotics. No. What does Chick-fil-A use in their chicken? We use 100 percent whole breast meat […]

Aldi gets its chicken from Tyson Foods. This chicken sells under the brand Kirkwood, and it includes breasts, thighs, wings, and drumsticks, among others. Tyson Foods supplies Aldi with chicken, who then repackage it using their private label. Aldi’s Kirkwood chicken is Tyson’s chicken, with different names. Does Aldi meat come from China? No. Aldi […]

A total of 135 processed free-range chickens from four different commercial free-range chicken producers were sampled in 14 different lots for the presence of Salmonella. Overall, 9 (64%) of 14 lots and 42 (31%) of 135 of the carcasses were positive for Salmonella. Is salmonella more common in free range eggs? Free-range eggs have a […]

How long can you leave frozen chicken in the freezer. Individually wrapped and sealed chicken stays good in the freezer for up to 9 months, whole chickens stay good in the freezer for up to a year. The longer chicken stays in the freezer, the higher the chances the quality goes down. Can chicken go […]