Cooks Venture

All Cooks Venture heirloom chickens are pasture-raised on locally grown non-GMO feed for the best tasting chicken - more flavorful, juicier and more tender.

Slow-Growth Heirloom Chicken Bred for Flavor

In the US, over 99% of chickens descend from the same two breeds. You might think chicken is just chicken, but that’s because you probably haven’t tried the heirloom varieties from Cooks Venture. Decades of breeding and animal husbandry, free from genetic companies, bring you these exceptional chickens.

Heirloom chickens are a cross between heritage breeds, which are naturally slow-growing and thrive on pasture. This translates to healthier, happier birds and results in nutrient-packed, flavorful, tender, and juicy chicken.

Cooks Venture chicken is also air-chilled for superior quality, locking in natural juices and maintaining a deeper, richer flavor.

Pasture-Raised, Non-GMO for Healthy Chickens

Cooks Venture chickens thrive outdoors from morning to nightfall, foraging for bugs, grubs, and grasses on an expansive, Certified Humane, 800-acre farm in Decatur, Arkansas. They are certified by the Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare program (Pasture Raised - Level 4), ensuring they are raised on pasture from 4 weeks of age with proper shelter and enrichments.

These heirloom chickens enjoy a supplementary, locally-grown non-GMO feed, made exclusively from crops produced on nearby Missouri farms practicing regenerative agriculture. This premium feed, combined with their heirloom breed and truly pasture-raised lifestyle, results in chickens that are healthier and healthier for you. They are higher in antioxidants, omega-3s, vitamin A, and oleic acid—which makes for crispier skin when cooked.

The richness and juiciness of Cooks Venture chickens are unparalleled, and you can taste the difference from the very first bite.

Regenerative Agriculture & Sustainability

Cooks Venture is dedicated to raising some of the best chickens while protecting the environment. They collaborate with scientists and farmers to develop their regenerative agriculture plan. This holistic approach ensures animals, crops, and the land work in harmony.

Their goal is to remove carbon from the atmosphere and return it to the soil, creating a cycle that can positively impact millions of acres. This process helps reverse global warming and improve the food system drastically.

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