This article sheds some light on the growing consumer demand for organic chicken.
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/496247
I ordered a bird myself at $5.19/lb & will pick it up this weekend. I am considering doing this on a small scale myself, but with silkies since there is a large Asian market for these birds 1/2 hr from me. I'm sure the silkies would go for a premium price. Check out the prices for other products that are offered by this butcher....
http://www.thehealthybutcher.com/orderform.html
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/496247
I ordered a bird myself at $5.19/lb & will pick it up this weekend. I am considering doing this on a small scale myself, but with silkies since there is a large Asian market for these birds 1/2 hr from me. I'm sure the silkies would go for a premium price. Check out the prices for other products that are offered by this butcher....
http://www.thehealthybutcher.com/orderform.html