Our Chickens

Family Farmer Partners

In America, now more than ever, the family farm means something. There are more than 25,000 family farms that raise chickens in the U.S., and George’s works with over 800 of these growers. At George’s, we take pride in our relationship with our independent contract growers.

Growers

George’s partners with independent family farms to grow three types of chickens across five states.

3 Types of Chicken
3 Types of Chickens
Pullets, Breeders, and Broilers
Growing in 5 States
GROWING IN 5 STATES
Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Virginia, and West Virginia
Independent Family Farms
INDEPENDENT FAMILY FARMS
We value our farmer partner relationships

How We Raise Our Chickens

As a fully integrated poultry company, George’s supply chain includes everything from pullet and breeder farms to hatcheries and broiler farms.

5 Freedoms

At George’s, we believe in raising chickens the right way and treating them fairly. We adhere to the Five Freedoms for each and every chicken that comes from our farms.

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Freedom from Hunger and Thirst

by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor

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Freedom from Discomfort

by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area

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Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease

by prevention through rapid diagnosis and treatment

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Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind

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Freedom from Fear and Distress

by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering

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