General FAQs
What is a heritage bird? What is Standardbred?
What is a heritage bird? What is Standardbred?
Standardbred poultry refers to birds that have been bred according to the American Poultry Association’s (APA’s) Standards of Perfection (SOP). While today these standards are mostly used for poultry shows, SOP was originated to standardize poultry production for market.
Adhering to the SOP ensures that we are following centuries-old wisdom when breeding our birds, rather than relying on modern hybrids that produce unhealthy animals with low quality meat.
Heritage is a modern marketing term which refers to Standardbred poultry. If a product is simply labeled heritage without the term Standardbred and specific recognized breeds attached, it is probably not a real heritage bird.
How should I cook my bird?
How should I cook my bird?
For whole turkeys we recommend following our Roast Heritage Turkey Recipe as these birds do cook differently then industrial turkeys.
Our heritage broilers are very easy to cook. We recommend you start off by following our recipe for roasting a heritage broiler. This simple recipe best highlights the amazing flavor difference our birds hold. Broilers can be cooked in much the same way as modern birds though they will impart a much stronger chicken flavor and their meat can stand up to longer cooking times then the overly soft and bland modern meat birds.
Our heritage stewing fowl must be stewed or cooked in a covered pan with liquid at the bottom for anywhere from 3-8+ hours, depending on the size of the birds, it's age, and cooking temp used. You can follow our Heritage Chicken Soup Recipe or use most any other saucy, stewing, or braising recipe as long as liquid is present, the pot is covered and the birds cook until the meat is tender.
Is your meat fresh or frozen?
Is your meat fresh or frozen?
Unless otherwise indicated in the product description, our meat is vacuum packed and frozen quickly after slaughter to maintain optimum freshness.
Is your meat Kosher for Passover?
Is your meat Kosher for Passover?
Yes, all of our raw unprocessed meat is Certified OU Glatt and Kosher for Passover. For any seasoned, or cooked products, please check the product description for confirmation about Passover certification.
Our eggs are not OU certified but are none the less kosher for purchase during passover and all year round as we do not ever feed our birds hametz.
Do you sell wholesale?
Do you sell wholesale?
If you're interested in purchasing our product wholesale, please contact us.
Why do your birds look different?
Why do your birds look different?
This difference comes down to natural genetics. Modern hybrid chickens have been bred with mutations for obesity and dwarfism, resulting in distorted bodies—oversized breasts and short, stumpy legs that you may mistake for normal but are anything but.
Our birds are bred the old-fashioned way, with no strange mutations. They’re long yet plump, with a naturally proportional build and richly colored dark meat. They grow the way chickens were meant to—just as God intended.
Does this meat have more pin feathers than I'm used to?
Does this meat have more pin feathers than I'm used to?
You may notice more visible pin feathers on our birds, and here’s why:
- Kosher processing does not allow scalding, a common step that helps remove feathers. As a result, a few more pin feathers may remain.
- Feather color also plays a role. While modern hybrids are bred exclusively for white feathers (which make pin feathers less noticeable), some of our heritage breeds have colored feathers that can be more visible if any are left behind.
- A benefit of cold plucking: Because the birds are not scalded, the skin absorbs less water and is generally considered to be of higher quality than that of a scalded bird.
If you're especially sensitive to pin feathers, we recommend avoiding turkey skin, which tends to retain more than chicken. That said, we’re working to address this by sourcing white-feathered heritage turkeys for future processing to ensure a cleaner presentation.
Is your meat organic?
Is your meat organic?
In our view, labels like “organic,” “pasture-raised,” and “slow-growing” are nearly meaningless when the birds themselves aren’t Standardbred. Why? Because these programs still rely on industrial hybrids—birds that are fundamentally compromised. No amount of outdoor access or slightly better feed can fix the fact that they were bred for confinement, rapid growth, and cheap meat—not quality.
In reality, most “organic” chickens and turkeys are raised in confinement, in massive warehouse-style barns with little to no real access to pasture. When they do go outside, they often struggle with the elements—they simply weren’t bred to thrive outdoors. These birds are typically slaughtered at just six weeks old for chickens and 12 for turkeys, the same as their non-organic counterparts, and they’re the exact same hybrid genetics used across the conventional industry.
Organic feed, meanwhile, is often prohibitively expensive, not locally sourced, and the USDA organic standards themselves have been significantly watered down.
For all these reasons, we choose not to use USDA-certified organic feed. Instead, we hold ourselves to much higher standards—standards that go far beyond anything required by organic certification.
Why is your meat more expensive?
Why is your meat more expensive?
Our birds take about three times longer to grow and require 50–100% more feed per pound of weight gained than any other poultry on the market. As a small producer, we also have to spread our costs across fewer birds. On top of that, our breeding is done entirely in-house, making our process far more labor-intensive than standard operations.
While this all makes our meat more expensive to produce, our customers consistently say it’s worth every penny—just as satisfying as a high-end steak, at half the price.
Mail Order Shipping
Mail Order Shipping
Our main mode of order fullfillment is via FedEx and UPS delivery. We ship to all 50 states (excluding remote parts of Alaska/Hawaii), and our meat always ships frozen unless otherwise noted in the product description.
Delivery Details
- Shipping Days: We primarily ship on Mondays and Tuesdays but Wednesday shipping is also available, though it may arrive on Friday after sundown. Thursday shipping is only possible with a 1 day delivery selection. We may also be able to send you an item over the weekend for an extra charge if you contact us first.
- Delivery Date Picker: We now have a delivery date picker available in the shopping cart. We will work to have the package delivered on your chosen delivery day but this exact timeline is not guaranteed and may not be possible if you choose a day that's not in line with order cutoffs or the shipping option you've chosen. Stay tuned to your email for order updates or contact us if you have any questions about your delivery day.
- Order Cut-Off: Orders should be placed by 9:00 AM to guarantee same-day fulfillment. In most cases, orders placed as late as 2:00 PM will still be shipped the same day but we may not be able to guarantee it with orders placed later in the day.
- Custom Delivery Date: If you need ensure your order arrives by a certain day or want to schedule a later delivery date please choose it in the delivery date selector, leave us a cart note, or contact us.
- Packing: Orders are packed in insulated boxes with ice packs to keep your meat cold during transit.
Shipping Options
- Regular delivery within our overnight zone (see map): 1-day shipping
- Regular delivery outside the overnight zone: 2-day shipping
- Express delivery: Early next-day delivery within the overnight zone, or 1-day delivery outside it.
- Far Western Zone: If you are in the far west zone 2 day delivery is possible unless you're in a remote location but there may be adition al charges for express deliveries.
For faster delivery or any questions about shipping, please contact us. Shipping rates and local delivery information can be found below.
Standard Shipping Cost
Standard Shipping Cost
Eastern Zone: 1-2 Day
- NJ, NY, PA, DC, MD, DE, WV, VA, CT, & MA
- $0.40-$0.66 lb when ordering a full box
- 1.00-33.33/lb = $19.99
- 33.34-100/lb = $39.99
- 100/lb+ = contact us
- All other eastern states
- $0.50-$0.83 lb when ordering a full box
- 1.00-33.33/lb = $24.99
- 33.34-100/lb = $49.99
- 100/lb+ = contact us
Western Zone: 2 Day
- Under $2.00 lb if ordering a full box
- 1.00-16.00/lbs = $29.99
- 16.01-32.00/lbs = $59.99
- 32.01-48.00/lbs = $89.99
- 48.01-64.00/lbs = $119.99
- 64.01-80.00/lbs = $149.99
- 80.01-100.00/lbs = $179.99
- 100/lb+ = contact us
Far Western Zone: 2 Day
- Remote areas may not be deliverable
Express Shipping Cost
Express Shipping Cost
NJ, NY, PA, DC, MD, DE, WV, VA, CT, & MA
- $1.00-$2.00 lb when ordering a full box
- 1.00 - 33.33 lbs = $49.99
- 33.34 - 100 lbs = $99.99
- 100/lb+ = contact us
All Other Eastern States
- $3.00+ per lb
- 1.00 - 3.50 = $49.99
- 3.51 - 8.00 = $59.99
- 8.01 - 16 lbs = $79.99
- 16.1 - 24 lbs = $99.99
- 24.1 - 33.33 lbs = $114.99
- 33.34 - 66.66 lbs = $199.99
- 66.67 - 100 lbs = $299.99
- 100/lb+ = contact us
Western Zone States
- $3.49+ per lb
- 1.00 - 3.50 = $49.99
- 3.51 - 8.00 = $69.99
- 8.10 - 16 lbs = $89.99
- 16.1 - 24 lbs = $109.99
- 24.1 - 33.33 lbs = $129.99
- 33.34 - 66.66 lbs = $249.99
- 66.67 - 100 lbs = $349.99
- 100/lb+ = contact us
Far Western Zone
- Remote areas may not be deliverable
- Additional fees for express delivery may apply. We will let you know in case they do and give you a choice as how to proceed.
What if my shipment arrives ruined?
What if my shipment arrives ruined?
If there is any problem with your shipment, contact us within 48 hours and send pictures of the shipment so we can file a claim with FedEx. As long as we are informed of problems promptly, we can assess whether to provide a replacement, a credit, or a refund.
Local Delivery & Pickup
Local Delivery & Pickup
Local pickup is available free of charge on our farm Sunday-Friday.
Refer to the individual tabs for further info on each of our local delivery areas. Local deliveries to Monsey, North Jersey, and Baltimore occur on a sporadic basis.
Burlington & Camden County
$50 Minimum + $9.99 fee or spend $150+ for free delivery
Orders are delivered in insulated bags with ice packs. We deliver weekly—check the date picker in your cart for the next date and allow flexibility as schedules may change. Contact us if you need delivery by a specific date.
Lakewood Area Delivery
$50 Minimum + $9.99 fee or spend $150+ for free delivery
Orders are delivered in insulated bags with ice packs. Check the date picker in your cart for the next delivery and allow flexibility as schedules may change. Contact us in advance to guarantee delivery by a specific date.
Bala Cynwyd Area
$150 Minimum + $9.99 fee or spend $300+ for free delivery
Orders are currently delivered early Monday mornings, typically between 5:00–10:00 am. Due to the early timing, we do not knock; orders are left at your door in a box with insulated packaging and ice packs.
Hyper Local Delivery Area
$50 Minimum + $4.99 fee or spend $150+ for free delivery
Orders are delivered in insulated bags with ice packs. This zone is reserved for nearby customers, with deliveries made Monday–Friday every 1–2 days as our schedule allows. Contact us in advance to guarantee a specific date.
Monsey & North Jersey
$100 Minimum + $9.99 fee or spend $300+ for free delivery
Orders are delivered in insulated bags with ice packs. We're currently offering local delivery to this area every 2-4 months. Stay tuned to our mailing list for future deliveries or choose our overnight mail order shipping option here.









