by Rafter W Ranch | Apr 3, 2023 | Beef, Chicken, Healthy Living
Proponents of pasture-raised poultry and other grass-based farming systems often talk about our finished products as being more nutrient dense and better for the human nutrition compared to conventionally raised products. How well do you understand these claims...
by Rafter W Ranch | Apr 2, 2023 | Chicken, Healthy Living, Pastured Chicken
There are so many benefits of pasture raised chicken, it’s hard to list just 4 … but here are the top benefits. There are several benefits to raising chickens on pasture, and just as many benefits to the consumer who eats pasture raised meat....
by Rafter W Ranch | Mar 12, 2023 | Chicken, Food Safety, Pastured Chicken
DISCLAIMER: At our farm, we prioritize the health and well-being of our animals including protecting chickens. That’s why we never have and never will vaccinate or medicate them in any way. Instead, we focus on breeding and caring for them in a way that...
by Rafter W Ranch | Mar 12, 2023 | Chicken, Food Safety, Pastured Chicken
The administration of President Joe Biden is considering launching a giant vaccination campaign because of the rapidly escalating bird flu outbreak. Except, its new vax targets wouldn’t be humans, but poultry — at least for the time being. The current...
by Rafter W Ranch | Jan 15, 2023 | Broth, Chicken, Healthy Living
Everyone loves a whole roasted chicken. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that’s inexpensive and makes a great centerpiece for a dinner party. Roasting a whole chicken is a foolproof way to cook any chicken and it’s the perfect meal for a busy day. But knowing how to...
by Rafter W Ranch | Aug 20, 2022 | Pastured Chicken, Chicken, Eggs
What Should Pastured Chickens Be Eating to Ensure You are Getting the Most Health Benefits Out of Your Eggs (and Chickens) We all seem to see an astronomical price for “free range” eggs these days. Well, maybe for just about everything has a larger price...