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How best to Handle, Cook & Store your chicken
How best to Handle, Cook & Store your chicken
Chicken is a staple in many UK kitchens - versatile, nutritious and delicious. But like all fresh poultry, it needs to be handled, cooked and stored correctly to keep it... Read more...
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Feathers, Family & Fifteen Years: Our 2025 at Herb Fed Poultry
By Edward & Emma With 2025 now behind us, we’ve finally found a moment to sit down (with a cuppa, obviously) and reflect on what was a huge year for... Read more...
Why Choose Free-Range Birds?
Why Choose Free-Range Birds?
  At Herb Fed Poultry, we often get asked: “What’s the big deal with free range birds?”Well, the short answer? Everything. We’re a small family-run farm based in Yorkshire, and we’ve... Read more...
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What Is a Chicken Carcass and What Can You Do With It?
  Chicken is one of the most popular meats in the UK, but after you’ve roasted a whole bird, what do you do with what’s left? If you’re throwing away... Read more...
What Is Chicken Oyster Meat?
What Is Chicken Oyster Meat?
  Chicken oyster meat refers to two small, round pieces of dark meat located on the back of a chicken, near the lower spine and thighs. Each chicken yields only... Read more...
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The 2kg Chicken Challenge: How Many Meals Can You Make?
  At Herb Fed Poultry, we’re passionate about good food and making it go further. In support of Food Waste Action Week, we put one of our 2kg free-range chickens... Read more...
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What is Spatchcock Chicken? A Guide to This Tasty, Time-Saving Method
If you’re a fan of juicy, evenly cooked, free-range chicken that’s full of flavour, you may have already heard of spatchcock chicken. But what exactly does “spatchcock” mean, and why... Read more...
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Why Choose Herb Fed Poultry for Your Wholesale Needs?
When it comes to sourcing ethically-reared, high-quality poultry for your business, here at Herb Fed Poultry wholesale, we’re the trusted choice for butchers and quality providers across the UK. Whether... Read more...
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All You Need to Know About Chicken Giblets
...Everything from what they are, to why they’re good for you, and how to cook chicken giblets!   When it comes to using every part of the bird, chicken giblets... Read more...
Can Chickens Really Have Favourite Herbs? The Science Behind Chicken Preferences
Can Chickens Really Have Favourite Herbs? The Science Behind Chicken Preferences
At Herb Fed Poultry, we’re passionate about all things poultry. But have you ever wondered if herb fed chickens have preferences - specifically when it comes to herbs? As one... Read more...
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Giblets! What Are They and How Do You Use Them?
If you're a fan of home cooking, especially roasting poultry, you may have encountered giblets at some point. But what are they, and how can you use them in your... Read more...
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Organic Chicken v Regular Chicken: The Facts…
When it comes organic chicken v regular chicken, UK consumers are becoming increasingly mindful of where their food comes from. The debate over organic chicken vs regular chicken - which... Read more...