I always feel good about buying farm fresh eggs and roam free chickens. Today I went out to Hepzibah farms in Spring Hill, Florida to get my "dressed" chicken and fresh off the farm eggs. I get to see the chickens roaming the land, and they are quite friendly. One chicken approached me without fear, and was waiting to be picked up and coddled. When I noticed how friendly the chickens were I thought immediately that I would not make a good farmer. It would be difficult for me to slaughter my animals. But, as I choose to eat meat, poultry and fish, I am comforted to know that the animals I choose to eat at least have a very healthy life.
You may wonder whether there is a noticeable difference between grocery store bought chickens and these raised on a roam free farm. Absolutely. The muscle is well developed on the roam free chicken, and the meat has a wonderful "fresh" quality. Will show some pictures of the chicken I purchased and how it looks after I cook it in my Dutch oven.
Happy eating.
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