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From the manufacturer We care about how they’re raised 100+ animal welfare standards — Global Animal Partnership certified All fresh chicken in our Meat department is Animal Welfare Certified by the nonprofit Global Animal Partnership using a tiered 5+ step system with detailed requirements for how animals are handled, housed, fed and more. Different animals have different, specific welfare needs – for chickens, that starts with no cages, no crates and no crowding. Each step builds on the previous, addressing things like outdoor access and time spent on pasture. Each Step builds on the prior's requirements — read up on some of the details Base Step 2 Step 3 Base Minimum space requirements Step 2 Additional enrichments required Step 3 Seasonal outdoor access required by 4 weeks of age Enrichments required Natural light required in barns Outdoor shade & enrichments 6-hour max transport time Step 4 Step 5 Step 5+ Step 4 Daily access to pasture from 4 weeks of age Step 5 Continuous outdoor living on pasture by 4 weeks of age Step 5+ No transport time Specialty breeds for outdoor production Pasture maintained Entire life spent on same farm Chicken at Whole Foods Market is always Animal Welfare Certified and delicious There are no gray areas in our Meat department because all the fresh chicken we sell in this department is G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified and raised with no antibiotics, ever. Whether it’s bone-in thighs, skinless breasts or whole — with a variety of cuts, styles and preparations, our Meat department has what you need. You can trust that we did the work to bring you a tasty bird for any occasion. For single servings and family feasts 100+ animal welfare standards All the chicken in our Meat department is raised without animal byproducts in feed and is certified by the Global Animal Partnership to meet 100+ animal welfare standards. Plus, our air-chilled chickens are just the thing for juicy, flavorful creations. Your style, our service Everyone chickens differently. Whether you like skin-on, bone-in thighs with a teriyaki glaze or you’re a minimalist and go for boneless breasts, our Meat department offers a wide range of just-the-right cuts for whatever is on your dinner menu.
