Rainbow Ranch Farms

Heritage Chicken Breeds’ Various Values

Monday, September 20, 2010 11:00 AM

By Abbie Stutzer

Tags: heritage breeds, chicken, raising chickens

Yum, yum … and more yum. The wonderful aroma and succulent taste of grilled, fried, baked (the list goes on) chicken. Although almost no one can resist fresh fried chicken, some diners might think twice before placing that standard pack of chicken in their shopping basket at the grocery store.  

A discerning buyer may think:  

“Where did this chicken come from?”  

“Is this chicken free-range?”  

“What’s the real nutritional value of this chicken?” 

“I wonder if this chicken was raised locally …”  

If only these concerned consumers knew they could purchase (or raise) a chicken that had noteworthy nutritional value. The nutritious chicken breeds I’m referring to are heritage breeds. Meat from heritage chicken breeds is nutrient rich and has myriad other natural benefits. 

With a bit of research, reading and planning, conscientious chicken connoisseurs can easily purchase fresh heritage chicken meat, or raise heritage chicken breeds in their own backyards.