$ per pound

[hunterblu123]

What would a reasonable price be for free range, hormone and antibiotic free chicken in SW Ohio?

 

[anthonyjames]

Easily $3lb

 

[Brunty_Farms]

In Ohio it's anywhere from $2.00 - $3.00 / pound depending on where you are at.

 

[Bossroo]

One would be hard pressed to find hormone and antibiotic added chicken feed in the US these days.

 

[ShadyHoller]

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Also, I believe that if you advertise that there are no added hormones, you have to add the disclaimer that use of hormones is illegal in all poultry production.

Antibiotics are different. I think it's valid to say no antibiotics were used, if you can prove that statement is accurate. That's not always the case with industrial chicken production.

here's a USDA website on labeling laws, which is a handy reference:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Meat_&_Poultry_Labeling_Terms/index.asp

 

[silkiechicken]

Quote:
Also, I believe that if you advertise that there are no added hormones, you have to add the disclaimer that use of hormones is illegal in all poultry production.

Antibiotics are different. I think it's valid to say no antibiotics were used, if you can prove that statement is accurate. That's not always the case with industrial chicken production.

here's a USDA website on labeling laws, which is a handy reference:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Meat_&_Poultry_Labeling_Terms/index.asp

Yeah, that. Added hormones are ILLEGAL for use in poultry in the US.

 

[hunterblu123]

Thanks for pointing out about the hormone's and for the web site. When I was in 4-H (15yrs ago) I was asked if I want a hormone implant put in the steers ear (I declined). As for the antibiotic we make there own feed from a friends crops so I know what is in the feed.

 

[schmism]

we are getting $3 per pound.

based on input costs i dont feel it can be economically done for less than $2.5 per pound based on my scale.