Slow Grown, Free Range Chicken

Our Slow Grown, Properly Free Range Chickens are reared for us by Nick and Jacob at Fosse Meadows Farm. Fosse Meadows is set in the rolling green fields of North Kilworth, Leicestershire – the poultry farm started close to The Fosse Way...

Our Slow Grown, Properly Free Range Chickens are reared for us by Nick and Jacob at Fosse Meadows Farm. Fosse Meadows is set in the rolling green fields of North Kilworth, Leicestershire – the poultry farm started close to The Fosse Way, to which the farm owes its name. Nick and Jacob believe their simple and traditional methods create a quality mature bird, offering strong meaty bones and meat with a rich flavour and texture second to none. The birds have over 30 acres of free ranging pesticide free grassy pastures to explore, where they can graze, scratch out insects in the bottom of the hedge and take a bath. All our slow grown chickens eat sustainably sourced cereals and pulses free from routine antibiotics and any additives. At Pipers & Co we believe that Nick & Jacob’s beautiful chickens are some of the very finest birds in the country. We are thrilled to be able to connect you our customers, with real, wholesome, truly Free Range chicken that you can trust completely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are your chickens truly free range?
Yes, our chickens live outdoors on woodland pasture, roaming freely in natural light where they can scratch, dust bathe, and follow their instincts, ensuring high welfare standards.
How long are your chickens raised before processing?
Our chickens are raised slowly over an extended period compared to industrial standards, allowing them to mature naturally and develop resilience and strong immunity.
What do you feed your slow grown chickens?
They are fed natural diets, often supplemented by foraging on woodland pasture, which supports their health and contributes to the flavour and quality of the meat.
How should I store and handle the chicken once it arrives?
Keep the chicken refrigerated and use it within the recommended time on the packaging. For longer storage, freeze promptly to maintain freshness and flavour.
Do you offer whole chickens as well as cuts?
Yes, our collection includes whole slow grown chickens alongside a variety of cuts such as breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and wings to suit your cooking needs.
How do you ensure high animal welfare standards?
Our chickens are raised on family farms with space to roam freely outdoors, living natural lives that respect their behaviours, supported by sustainable and ethical farming practices.
What makes your chicken different from supermarket options?
Our slow grown chickens enjoy natural diets and outdoor life on woodland pasture, resulting in better flavour, texture, and welfare compared to industrially farmed birds.
Can I return the chicken if I’m not satisfied?
We carefully package our chicken to maintain freshness, but if you have any concerns, please contact us promptly so we can assist and ensure your satisfaction.
Who rears your slow grown chickens?
Nick and Jacob at Fosse Meadows Farm in North Kilworth, Leicestershire. The farm sits close to the Fosse Way, the Roman road it takes its name from, and has built its reputation on traditional, unhurried poultry farming.
How much space do the chickens have?
The birds range across more than 30 acres of pesticide-free grassy pasture at Fosse Meadows. They graze, scratch for insects along the hedgerows and dust bathe as chickens naturally do.
Why does slow growing matter for texture?
A bird that matures slowly develops strong bones and properly worked muscles. That gives you meat with real texture rather than softness, a better balance of breast and leg, and a carcass that makes outstanding stock.
Can I make stock from the carcass?
Yes, and you should. Slow grown birds have strong, meaty bones that produce a rich, gelatinous stock. We also sell chicken carcasses separately for exactly this purpose.
Is the pasture sprayed with pesticides?
No. The 30 acres the birds range across at Fosse Meadows are pesticide free, so the grass and insects they forage are as natural as their feed.
What chicken cuts do you offer?
Whole birds, breasts, thighs, wings, fillets, diced and stir fry cuts, mince, burgers, plus livers, hearts and carcasses. The whole bird is the best value way to try a slow grown chicken.
How should I roast a slow grown chicken?
Much like any good chicken, but expect firmer texture and more flavour. Roast at a moderate heat rather than fierce, baste once or twice, rest it well, and keep the carcass for stock.
Why does slow grown chicken cost more than supermarket chicken?
The birds live much longer and need far more space than intensively reared poultry, and Fosse Meadows feeds and tends them for that whole extra time. You are paying for a genuinely different bird, not a label.