Who we are

We are Kurt and Erin Chick, a first-generation family farm in East Central Alberta.  Our children Hunter and Brexley are actively involved in caring for our animals and our commitment to raising healthy, happy animals.  Our journey began in the early 2010s alongside Kurt's dad, David, with a small flock of chickens and a couple of sheep.

Today, our farm thrives with over 35 sheep, over 500 chickens raised each year and a few cows. We cherish the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and new life on our farm. 

We are committed to raising animals with care, ensuring their well-being throughout their lives. We are passionate about producing high-quality meat and believe in knowing exactly how our food is raised.

We believe in the importance of sustainable farming practices, including careful pasture management. We practice rotational grazing for all our livestock, allowing our pastures to regenerate naturally. We are excited to expand our chicken flock in 2025 by introducing pasture-raised poultry to our farm on a large scale. This will not only provide our chickens with the best possible environment but also further enhance our pasture ecosystem, benefiting our entire flock of animals.

We are deeply grateful to Jenna and Brett Hauck of Lazy T Farms for their invaluable support and guidance as we embark on this new chapter in our farming journey.

We look forward to sharing our delicious, pasture-raised chicken with you and your family.

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FAQs

  • We aim for our chickens to weigh in at an average of 6-8 pounds, though we have had some grow even larger. At $7.50 per pound, you can expect the average cost per chicken to range between $45 and $60.

    Final price is determined by the actual weight at the time of processing. A deposit of $15 per chicken is required to hold your order.

  • Pastured poultry is raised outdoors in a small mobile pen, with shelter, that is moved onto new grass daily. This allows the chickens to eat grass and bugs, which boosts the nutritional content of the meat and makes it taste better. 

    Pasture-raised poultry helps to improve soil health by naturally fertilizing the land as they move around. They also help to control pests and weeds on our farm.

    Pasture-raised poultry have a much better quality of life than conventionally raised poultry. They are able to express their natural behaviors, such as foraging for food and taking dust baths, which leads to healthier and happier birds.

    Pasture-raised poultry meat is higher in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E than conventionally raised poultry meat. This is because pasture-raised poultry are able to eat a more natural diet that includes grass and bugs.

    Overall, pasture-raised poultry is a more sustainable, ethical, and nutritious option than conventionally raised poultry.

  • Our pasture-raised poultry consists of Cornish Giant chickens, known for their fast growth and meat production. 

    We also have laying hens, including Ameraucanas and Cuckoo Marans, known for their unique egg colors.  

    Our sheep flock is primarily comprised of commercial Suffolk Hampshire ewes.

  • You can order our pasture-raised chickens through our online Shop.  Orders typically open in mid-January.  

    Chickens are only available for pre-sale before our processing date.  They can not be purchased after they are processed.

  • Pick-up is typically available in mid-July.  Pick-up dates will be communicated directly with customers after orders are placed. 

    We arrange for a licensed mobile butcher to come to our farm to process the chickens humanely.  You pick up your processed chicken from our farm on the same day it is processed.  Chickens are wrapped whole in a heat shrink freezer bag and are fresh, not frozen.  Chickens are uninspected and are NOT FOR RESALE.

    We offer pick-up options at our farm near Halkirk, in Beaumont or in Calgary.  There will be one pick-up date and time at each of our three pick-up locations.