{"product_id":"western-rustic-chicken-deposit","title":"Pasture Raised Whole Chicken (Pre-Order Deposit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReserve your pasture-raised chicken today with a deposit! \u003cstrong\u003eThis is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNOT\u003c\/span\u003e the full purchase price\u003c\/strong\u003e – it's a reservation to guarantee your bird once our next batch is ready (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eestimated September 20th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the birds are processed and ready for pickup or delivery, we’ll notify you and collect the remaining balance based on final weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised on pasture | Non-GMO feed | Animal welfare focused\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Rustic chickens\u003c\/strong\u003e are a hardy, slower-growing alternative to the commercial broiler. With strong, natural instincts and robust health, they offer a more traditional poultry experience, one that prioritizes animal welfare, meat quality, and sustainable farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the fast-growing Cornish Cross, \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Rustics take over 12 weeks to reach full weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing them to develop at a natural pace. This slower growth produces \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally flavorful meat\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a rich texture and a slight yellow hue to the skin, more reminiscent of heritage birds and less like the white-skinned supermarket chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese birds thrive on pasture. They’re \u003cstrong\u003eactive, strong-legged, and capable of foraging, roosting, and moving freely\u003c\/strong\u003e, all of which contribute to their health and the regenerative benefits they bring to the land. With vibrant red feathers and a more traditional body type, they look and behave like what many would imagine when picturing a real farm-raised chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Rustics are \u003cstrong\u003emore disease-resistant and adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e to outdoor conditions, making them an ideal fit for our rotational grazing system. While they are a bit more challenging to process due to their less-industrialized breeding, the result is a bird that represents everything we stand for: \u003cstrong\u003enatural growth, better taste, and ethical practices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eslower-grown, full-flavored chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflects traditional farming methods and a deeper connection to the land, our Western Rustic is a perfect choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariants and Prices: avg 7.50@lbs \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.5–3.5 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – $22.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5–4.5 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – $30.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.5–5.5 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – $37.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5.5–6.5 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e – $37.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 8d5e803e-595d-498d-8a23-2ac81e985e57 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 2c661390-d926-4be7-ab3d-46a6d2b9c08a --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quantum Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51728147120446,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/3041\/3630\/files\/western-rustic_jpg.webp?v=1747300843","url":"https:\/\/passmorequantumfarm.ca\/products\/western-rustic-chicken-deposit","provider":"Quantum Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}