Stewing Hens - 10 pounds

Old-fashioned stewing hens for the richest broth, soups, and stews you'll ever make.

These are our retired laying hens, not our meat birds. Please read before ordering: stewing hens are leaner, bonier, and firmer than broiler chickens. They are not meant for roasting or grilling. When you cook them low and slow, though, they turn deep and rich, with plenty of collagen and real flavor. This is the bird generations of cooks relied on for chicken soup.

Best for:

• Bone broth and stock
• Chicken soup and chicken and dumplings
• Stews, pot pie filling, and pulled meat for casseroles

Raised to our standards:

• Non-GMO, corn- and soy-free feed
• Unvaccinated and unmedicated
• Free-ranged on unsprayed fields
  

How to cook: Simmer gently for 3–4 hours on the stovetop, or 8+ hours on low in a slow cooker. Pull the meat for soups and dishes, then return the bones to the pot and keep simmering for broth.

Sold in 10 lb increments, $30 per 10 lbs. Limited quantities this season.

Nothing wasted, everything honest. Thank you for supporting a farm that honors the whole flock.