Pasture Raised
Pasture raised refers to a farming system where animals are raised primarily outdoors, on grass-covered land (pasture), with ample space to move, graze, and forage as much as they choose during the majority of their lives.
Regionally this farming is popular as GAVRANI Kukutpalan
Pasture raised Birds
Pasture raised birds are poultry (such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese) that are raised outdoors on grassy pastures, where they have free access to forage, sunlight, and natural movement rather than being confined to cages or crowded indoor housing.
Key Features:
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Outdoor access: Birds spend most of their lives grazing across open pastures rather than being kept inside.
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Natural diet: Their feed is supplemented with what they find — grasses, seeds, insects, and worms — which boosts nutrition.
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Better welfare: Living outdoors means less stress, better health, and more humane conditions compared to conventional or caged systems.
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Variety: Chickens are the most common, but turkeys, ducks, geese, and guinea fowl may also be pasture raised.
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Pasture raised Chicken
Eggs
Nutritional Advntages
Pasture raised eggs are consistently found to contain:
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Higher Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Promotes heart and brain health.
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More Vitamins: Especially vitamins A, D, and E, due to sunlight exposure and diverse foods.
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Greater Antioxidants: Yolk color is usually richer, containing more beneficial carotenoids like beta-carotene and lutein.
Flavor and Appearance
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Taste: Pasture raised eggs are known for a more robust, creamy, and “true egg” flavor, highly rated by chefs and home cooks.
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Yolk Color: Yolks are often a deep golden-orange due to higher levels of natural pigments from their varied diet.
