Guest guest Posted February 12, 2002 Report Share Posted February 12, 2002 -- I think you said you live in Boston? I live in western MA. Every year there's a directory published here that lists all the local farms and what they sell. There's a bunch of farms selling organic, pastured poultry. If you have access to any kind of freezer, you might consider a trip west some afternoon to get a big supply of chicken etc. It is a bit cheaper to buy directly from the farmer, and also the farms get to keep all the profit rather than giving half to the retail outlet. I don't know what's available at your local store--you may not be able to get pastured poultry at all there. For instance, there was a brand of chicken for sale at my local food store, that was labeled " hormone and antibiotic free " and " free-range. " They had an 800 #, so I called. Turns out, the chickens live in big barns, never getting to go outside and eat grass and bugs. A label of " free-range " isn't good enough. Lots of my friends are shocked to learn the difference. But all that " free-range " means is " not in battery cages. " And sometimes that's the best that's available. I have a small flock of laying hens (plus geese and a duck). I'm always thrilled when egg customers ask the right questions about the living conditions of my birds and their food etc.--because it means people care about other sentient beings, rather than just turning away from the horrors of how animals are treated in this world. Of course, the last question is always, " Can I pet a chicken? " So if you're interested, I can send you the directory when it comes out this spring. Lierre __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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