Chicken Season: Closed for Business

Well folks, we have plucked our last cluck for the year.

The final batch of Jumbo Cornish Cross has ridden off the pasture and made their way into the freezer, officially marking the end of chicken processing season. They were raised on fresh grass, with non-GMO, soy-free feed, and just enough sass to keep things interesting.

This last round was parted out into 59 pounds of skinless, boneless breasts (aka the crowd pleasers), 21.9 pounds of drumsticks (perfect for backyard BBQ dreams), 28.5 pounds of thighs (rich, juicy, and always underrated), 14.1 pounds of wings (split into drumettes and flats for fairness), and 7.2 pounds of ground chicken (because sometimes you just want a burger).

That is 130.7 pounds of pasture-raised goodness, ready to fuel soups, stir-fries, and spontaneous dinner parties until next season rolls around.

There is something satisfying about seeing the freezer full and knowing the birds had a good run.  We are grateful for the work, the food, and the occasional chicken chase that kept us humble.

Now we rest. Or at least pretend to, until the next farm task calls.