Pastured Poultry

We might be chicken obsessed. Scratch that—we are chicken-obsessed.

At Earnest Roots Farm, chickens aren’t just another animal on the farm. They’re a vital part of our pasture-based system and, let’s be honest, one of our favorite contributors. Between the rich, golden-yolked eggs from our hens and the flavorful, nutrient-dense meat from our broilers, our chickens offer so much more than a good meal.

They give back to the land, too.
Here’s how the chicken circle of life works around here:
Chicken poops → fertilizes the soil → soil grows nutrient-rich grass and veggies → grass and veggies feed livestock → chicken lays egg → we eat egg → shell goes to compost → compost enriches soil → soil grows food → food goes to chicken → chicken poops…
See what we mean? Full circle. Zero waste. Healthy land.

🐔 Our Meat Chickens

Our broilers are raised the way chickens should live—outdoors in fresh air and sunshine with plenty of room to roam. They’re moved to fresh grass twice a day and have the freedom to scratch, dig, chase bugs (and catch them!), and just be chickens.

Why it matters:
Pasture-raised chickens don’t just live happier lives—they produce healthier meat. Studies show higher levels of Vitamins A, D, and E, and a better Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio, which is linked to reduced inflammation and improved heart health. All that sunshine, fresh grass, and bug-hunting pays off.

We offer two feed options to meet your preferences:

-Organically Fed
-Soy-Free & GMO-Free

Both are raised with the same pasture care and love—just different feed choices so you can choose what’s best for your family.

🥚 Our Laying Hens

Our girls are out on pasture, too—scratching, grazing, and soaking up the sunshine. Their eggs? They're not your average grocery store dozen.

According to a study by Mother Earth News, pasture-raised eggs offer:

1/3 less cholesterol
1/4 less saturated fat
2/3 more vitamin A
Twice the Omega-3s
Three times more vitamin E
Seven times more beta carotene

Oh, and they taste amazing. Our customers come back week after week for these eggs—and once you’ve had them, you’ll understand why.

Want to see our chickens in action?
Follow along on social media for behind-the-scenes farm life, egg hauls, and plenty of chicken content.


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