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jimnorton Jan 5, 2011 11:52 AM

Looking for fresh from-the-farm chicken ...

I can't seem to find farm raised chicken merchants at any of the greenmarkets. The vendors who sell eggs, do not sell chickens. Is there anywhere in Manhattan where one can buy from-the-farm chickens? Please do not point me to Whole Foods.
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     yrguide Apr 24, 2011 04:24 PM

    Thanks SO much everyone! Looks like I'll take a pass on a Weds visit and pop by Friday or Saturday morning.
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       yrguide Apr 24, 2011 10:00 AM

      Hi, can anyone speak to the quality of any of these vendors?

      Wednesdays at Union Square
      Arcadian Pastures

      Fridays at Union Square
      Fazio Farm
      Flying Pigs Farm
      Grazin' Angus Acres (June-Oct they have chicken)

      Saturdays at Union Square
      Flying Pigs Farm
      Grazin' Angus Acres (June-Oct they have chicken)
      Quattro's Game Farm
      Violet Hill

      Planning on buying a chicken this week and hoping some of you can chime in beyond violet hill and flying pig.
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         gutsofsteel Apr 24, 2011 10:22 AM

        I can attest to the quality of Quattro's. I buy lots of birds from them - always good.
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           emsny Apr 24, 2011 10:31 AM

          Dickson's Farmstand at Chelsea Market has excellent chickens from PA, delivered freshly killed a couple of times a week. I've come to like these even more than those from Violet Hill.

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          Dickson's Farmstand Meats
          75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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             starvomarvo Apr 25, 2011 03:23 PM

            I second Dickson's! Have never tried any of the other vendors listed above, but compared to any other chickens I've tried from more mainstream outlets, they're really incredible. A completely different experience.
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               yrguide Apr 25, 2011 07:16 PM

              Thanks SO much, I actually picked up a bird from Dickson's today. They said they are amish, no hormones, cage free. The bird was pulled out of the oven about 15 mins ago and my hubby's about to carve it up.

              Will be back with reviews...
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             whitneybee Apr 24, 2011 12:07 PM

            I can attest to the quality of Grazin' Angus Acres. I've bought chicken from them on several occasions and it was fresh and delicious every time.
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               Nancy S. Apr 24, 2011 03:51 PM

              I love Flying Pigs Farm and Violet Hill. Their products are superior.
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               greendot Jan 6, 2011 10:13 AM

              you can get Bo Bo Poultry delivered to you from basis foods. Amazing delivery service.
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                 jimnorton Jan 6, 2011 07:03 AM

                Thanks all.
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                   sugartoof Jan 5, 2011 07:05 PM

                  You might also check Eataly if you strike out at the Union Square market (which shouldn't be the case, but sometimes timing and luck work against us)... New Amsterdam Market usually has at least one booth (such as Stone Barns) with a limited amount of fresh of the farm poultry.

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                  Eataly
                  200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010

                  New Amsterdam Market
                  South St Peck Slip, New York, NY 10038
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                     kathryn Jan 5, 2011 03:35 PM

                    When in doubt ask the informational booth at Union Square Greenmarket which farms might have it. Contact those farms ahead of time if you need it for a specific date.

                    Wednesdays at Union Square
                    Arcadian Pastures

                    Fridays at Union Square
                    Fazio Farm
                    Flying Pigs Farm
                    Grazin' Angus Acres (June-Oct they have chicken)

                    Saturdays at Union Square
                    Flying Pigs Farm
                    Grazin' Angus Acres (June-Oct they have chicken)
                    Quattro's Game Farm
                    Violet Hill

                    From:
                    http://www.grownyc.org/files/gmkt/usq...

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                    Union Square Greenmarket
                    Broadway and E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

                    Quattro
                    246 Spring St, New York, NY 10013
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                       whitneybee Apr 24, 2011 12:03 PM

                      Grazin' Angus Acres has some of my favorite chicken at the Union Square Greenmarket.

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                      Union Square Greenmarket
                      Broadway and E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
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                       gutsofsteel Jan 5, 2011 01:47 PM

                      What greenmarket have you been to? The Union Square Greenmarket has several vendors that sell farm-fresh chickens on various days.

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                      Union Square Greenmarket
                      Broadway and E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
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                         Yaxpac Jan 5, 2011 12:40 PM

                        Violet Hill Farms sells fantastic Belle Rouge chickens and also wonderful guinea Hens at the Union Square market....

                        Quattro also sells all kinds of poultry there.

                        Flying Pigs farms sells chickens there too...great eggs too.

                        there are many places at Union Square that sell fresh chickens...

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                        Quattro
                        246 Spring St, New York, NY 10013
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                           JeremyEG Jan 6, 2011 10:20 AM

                          Second Violet Hill. Those things are amazing. Also, don't forget to ask at different farmer's stands even if they don't look like chicken farmers. I got a great chicken from Flying Pigs which of course raised pork most of the time.

                          I think there are fresh chickens at USQ Greenmarket most Fridays and every Saturday. They can be pricey but they are well worth it. I wrote a blog post about how to make pastured chickens more affordable by stretching it through several meals.
                          http://homecooklocavore.wordpress.com...
                          Enjoy!
                          JeremyEG
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