What makes your chicken special?

We raise our chicken with love and care outside in nature. The chickens live in hoop houses that we move daily to a patch of fresh green pasture. We feed our chickens Certified Organic feed that is grown locally in the Hudson Valley. Our chickens are processed at a small Certified Organic facility. The processor air-chills our chicken to preserve flavor. Our chickens are raised under humane conditions and live a good and happy life.

 

How long have you been farming?

We started Hepatica Farm in 2019, however Arthur brings previous farming experience. We decided to start a farm because we believe in good quality, clean food and we realized that to get what we are looking for we would have to produce it.

 

What is your favorite way to cook chicken?

It depends on the cut. Whole or half chickens we like to roast slowly in the oven with root vegetables. Great food on a snowy or rainy day.

In the summer we love to grill a bone-in breast, drumsticks, thighs or whole chicken legs.

Finally, a favorite for a social gathering is oven-cooked wings. We bake them with baking powder and spices for a crispy finish.