Can you tell me if the chickens Linden Hills sells are allowed to be outside during the day, weather permitting? If they are not allowed outside, what is the difference between the chickens at the coop and the ones sold elsewhere that claim no antibiotics, hormones, steroids, additives or preservatives are used?

Thanks, Susan

Great question! Larry Schultz’s organic chickens are given free access to the outdoors and fed only certified organic feed. This is a requirement of organic poultry certification and part of the way the Schultzs have been raising their chickens for many, many years. And Schultz Farm is outside of Owatonna, Minnesota, so they’re local, too.

If you’d like to read more, the Wedge’s website has a great article about Larry’s chickens.

The Kadejan chickens are also free range.

If you have other questions about where our meat and poultry come from, I highly recommend talking with Tom or Kevin, who staff the meat department. They know lots.

Jeanne, Member Services