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Happy Hen Farm's
​Pasture Raised Fresh Chicken

At Happy Hen Farm, we raise two varieties of broiler chickens to give our Raleigh area consumers more choice in their chicken needs.  We raise both varieties the same - on pasture with non-GMO, soy-free feed from a local mill.  We utilize "chicken tractors" that we move daily to ensure their safety from predators, reduce their stress, allow the pasture to benefit from their natural fertilizer, as well as to provide constant fresh grass and insect hunting for the chickens.  We sell both varieties whole or half and packaged in shrink wrap and ready to cook or freeze.
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We raise a variety of specialty broiler called a Royal Broiler.  This breed is a slower grower that provides a heritage-type, gourmet flavor that chefs and home cooks both enjoy, while still providing larger portions of breast meat than typical our heritage breeds.  We raise them outdoors on pasture with non-GMO, soy-free, locally milled feed.  This is a great chicken to try out if you want to try a mix of heritage chicken and traditional broilers. 

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We also raise the traditional broiler chicken, the Cornish Cross.  If you have eaten in an American restaurant or bought chicken at the grocery store - this is the breed that you have eaten.  These little guys get a little bit of a bad rep, that we have found to be undeserving.  They were bred specifically to gain weight quickly and provide the larger breast meat that American consumers are accustomed to eating.  They are typically raised indoors, fed super high protein, and in huge numbers all over the country.  However, we have found that by slowing down, raising them on pasture, and feeding them a lower protein, high quality, soy-free feed, they grow quite nicely and are enjoyable to raise.  We think that you will find that the finished product is delicious and familiar, but with a better texture and taste than what you can find in the grocery store.

To purchase chicken, please visit our Farm Store.

On-Farm Processing

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In North Carolina, the only available option for small scale poultry farmers to sell their products, is to become certified by the state to process on farm.  This means that for our consumers, they get a product that is handled with personal care, with safety and quality as the highest priority.  
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farmers' market

Please visit us at the Midtown Farmers' Market to shop!
2nd and 4th Saturday Mornings
8 am - 12 pm
April - October 

Non-market DaY HOME delivery

We offer home delivery (free for within 30 miles of farm) on our Non-Market Saturdays Please place your order using our Farm Store.  
CONTACT US
hello@happyhenfarmnc.com
Phone:  919.340.1670

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  • Home
  • Products
    • Eggs
    • Chicken
    • Pork
    • Beef
  • Workshops/Events
  • Farm Store
    • Shop Pork
    • Shop Beef
    • Shop Poultry
    • Shop Eggs & More
    • Gift Card
  • Recipes
  • About Us
  • Contact Us