We are beyond egg-cited to announce that we have a new breed of meat chicken! The Pioneer Chicken is available now, and we know you want to be the first to get your hands on them!
With 15 years of careful development to create the best pasture-raised meat chicken, the Pioneer Chicken is the result of a cross between the Heritage Transylvanian Naked Neck, the Heritage Delaware, and a Peterson family bird dating back to the 1940s. The Transylvanian Naked Neck contributes exceptional heat tolerance and immunity, while the Delaware genes provide excellent body structure and skeletal strength. When combined with the Peterson bird, known for its impressive feed conversion and ease of management, the Pioneer Chicken has become a great broiler for pasture-based farming. Well-equipped to roam, run, and forage, the Pioneer breed does a great job on the pasture.
Pioneer Qualities:
- growth: 4.12 lbs live weight in 49 days & 6.30 lbs in 63 days
- strong leg muscles: enables them to cover more ground efficiently
- natural gait: promotes joint health and reduced stress
- endurance: can roam for extended periods, maximizing free-range potential
- natural instincts: strong foraging instincts
- diverse diet: results in healthy birds and high quality meat
- low maintenance: natural behaviors reduce the need for intensive management
- adaptability: thrives in diverse farming systems
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After a long, dreary winter, Spring has finally arrived...
To get you excited for the warmth and baby birds, here are some fun facts about Geese that you need to know:
- Expert Weeders: Need help in the garden? Geese love munching on grass and prefer it over broadleaf plants. If you want to train them to eat broadleaf weeds, starting feeding those weeds days after hatching. They will grow up liking that crop along with grass! It's like hiring a lawn crew that honks, waddles and entertains!!
- Guard Goose on Duty: Geese are naturally alert, territorial, and LOUD! Many farms use them as feathered security systems. Intruder? Honked.
- Goose-tude: Geese are confident, bold, and hilariously dramatic. They'll strut around like they own the place...because they think they do!
- Imprinting Time: Goslings imprint on the first thing they see - AKA you! Cue the cuddles, head tilts, and loyal waddles.
- Fashion Icons: Let's face it...geese are stunning creatures. From the snowy elegance of the Embden geese to the patchy cuteness of Pilgrims, geese have serious style and are always camera ready!
Order yours today to witness all of the joy that comes from having a goose bestie HERE! |
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Metzer Farms will be attending the National Postal Forum at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, TN from April 27-30! While it is closed to the public, we will be working hard to give you and your birds the BEST shipping experience!
We have partnered with Bird Shippers of America to educate all the attendees about the hatchery industry and shipping standards to ensure your birds arrive happy and healthy!
The National Postal Forum is a movement towards innovation and excellence in the mailing and shipping delivery supply chain - a win for all the poultry that should be shipped your way soon! We will have a booth set up to work with postal officials to get faster and safer delivery of your birds.
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For more information on the forum, click here! |
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Did you know that we offer local pick-up at select locations across the country?!
As much as we all love going to the post office, wouldn't you rather your fluffy friends get dropped off at your local farm or supply store so they can hang out with their travel buddies until you arrive? We can make that happen!
CURRENT LOCATIONS:
St. Louis, MO @ Fresh Pasture Farms
Ethridge, TN @ Taylor Family Farms
Memphis, TN @ Metzer Farms*
Gonzales, CA @ Metzer Farms*
If you are interested in picking up at any of these locations, please place your order online as usual and then text your order number to (831) 679-2355 and we will be happy to make that change on your order!
If you are a farmer or store that would like to become a pick-up location for your local bird lovers, please email piper@metzerfarms.com!
*For biosecurity reasons, hatchery tours are not available during bird pickups, thank you for understanding!
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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN AND CREATIVE TO DO THIS EASTER SEASON?
Look no further...We have blown duck and goose eggs available that can be used for SO many fun Easter activities! We have many different sizes to fit all your egg crafting needs. Click HERE to get your own and start crafting away!
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