Grass-fed Chicken Does not Exist

"Grass-fed" applies well to ruminants like cows, sheep or goats but for chickens, it's not possible. Chickens simply don't have the digestive capabilities to unlock the nutrients found in grass. They do not have the enzymes and gut microbes to break down cellulose in grass effectively, making grass an inadequate sole source of nutrition.
    Chickens need a diet rich in protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals. Protein is essential for bone and muscle growth as well as egg production and energy (carbohydrate) is necessary for maintaining daily activities.   Because chickens cannot release this from grass, their energy and protein must come from more concentrated sources. 

    Soy and corn are staples in chicken feed for these reasons.  There are alternatives to soy and corn, but these alternatives are rarely used due to their significantly higher costs. For example, quinoa, is a "superfood," source of protein, but it is substantially more expensive than traditional roasted soybeans.  This higher cost will often mean that a dozen "corn-free, soy-free" eggs will be 50% higher (or more).   
    Even though our fully free-range pasture system provides our chickens with abundant access to forage, it does not mean they can live on grass alone!  In the 2025 production season, we will be offering corn-free soy free alternatives, but it will be a small percentage of our production due to the much higher costs of production.