Pasture Raised Chicken From a Farmer You Can Talk To

When you buy food from a farm, you should be able to talk to the farmer. That's a big part of what we're building at Tyner Pond Farm: a direct relationship between farmers and eaters.

If you reach out with a question, I answer personally. Maybe you want to know how we raise our chickens, what they eat or which cut would work for your family. Those conversations matter. They help you get to know the people behind your food, and they help us understand what matters to you.

If you're looking for pasture-raised chicken in Indiana, here's a little about our birds and the farm behind them.

Fresh pasture and daily care

Our chicks spend their first two to three weeks in a brooder, where they get a protected start. Then they move out to pasture in mobile shelters that we move daily.

That daily movement is an important part of their life here. The birds get fresh ground to explore and forage. They peck at plants and look for insects, including grasshoppers. The shelters provide protection while letting them live on pasture, and moving them spreads their manure across the ground as we go.

They also receive a balanced, non-GMO poultry ration to meet their needs as growing birds. Fresh pasture, opportunities to forage, shelter and daily care all belong in the picture when we talk about how our chicken is raised.

It's work we do every day. When you buy our chicken, you're supporting that work here in Greenfield, Indiana.

A question is the start of a conversation

A phrase on a label can only tell you so much. If you've heard something about chicken feed or have a question about pasture-raised poultry, you can ask me about our actual practices.

I'll explain what we do and why. You don't need to know all the terminology before reaching out, and you don't need to have ordered from us before.

I think that connection is one of the best reasons to buy directly from a farm. You get to know who is raising your food. We get to know the people we're raising it for. That's how a relationship grows beyond a transaction.

Chicken for the meals you already enjoy

Buying from a farm can fit into your regular shopping. Start with the cuts your household already likes.

If boneless, skinless breasts are a regular part of dinner, we offer those. If you prefer bone-in, skin-on chicken, take a look at our thighs or leg quarters. Whole chickens are another option when that fits your household.

Check the current package options on each product page and think about the portions you'll serve. Bone-in cuts and boneless cuts give you different amounts of meat for the same package weight. If you enjoy making broth, the bones can have a place in another meal, too.

You can start with something familiar. And if you're unsure which cut to choose, that’s another good reason to ask your farmer.

Find the option for your address

We offer local delivery in Central Indiana. Shipping is a separate option for eligible addresses and products. Enter your ZIP code on our site to see what's available where you live, then check the delivery or shipping details before completing your order.

The right option depends on your address. You can find those details on the site, and you can reach out if you need help.

Farmers and eaters who know each other

I'd like you to know more than the name on the package. I want you to know how we raise our birds and feel comfortable asking us about your food.

When you reach out to Tyner Pond Farm, I answer personally. That's the direct relationship we're working toward, one conversation and one meal at a time.

Thanks for being part of our farm community.