Superbly sumptuous, succulent Organic Chickens
Allowed time to mature naturally
We take great care in selecting our Organic produce only from farms where the highest standards of animal welfare are practised and that rear their birds in the traditional way - being free to roam and forage, fed on an additive-free natural diet, free from growth enhancers - and allowed time to mature naturally - to yield the most moist, deliciously flavoured meat
Otter Valley Poultry is situated in the Blackdown Hills of East Devon an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Family run business
The Farm is a family run business, which has been established for over 40 years producing some of the finest Organic Chickens
Excellent quality
They pride themselves on the excellent quality, texture and taste of each Chicken they produce. The Organic Chicken are reared on 3 separate sites,
Quiet and natural
The first site is a small mixed organic farm on the edge of Dawlish hidden away at the end of a steep valley protected either side by vast acres of woodland.
The land is unspoilt and ideal for the Chicken as it is so quiet and natural.
Acres of open fields to roam
The second site is on the other side of the hill from Dawlish at Kingsteignton, again it is hidden low down below the surrounding hills and provides a beautiful view across to the popular Tors on Dartmoor.
The land is full of natural wildlife and the Chicken have acres of open fields full of rich clover to roam across.
Free to forage
The third site is on the edge of Exmoor at Huishchampflower just outside Wiveliscombe. The landscape is of natural rolling hills, deep valleys and forests completely unspoilt.
The Chicken are free to roam and forage across an area of outstanding natural beauty.
All the farms have been chosen because of their peaceful location and natural environment. Otter Valley Poultry believes that it is paramount the Chicken, can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle.
Slow growing strain
The Organic Free Range Chicken are reared from day old chicks from a carefully chosen slow growing strain.
These Chickens take between 10 and 12 weeks to mature before slaughtering, which is approximately twice as long as conventional Chickens.
Warm and cosy
The Chickens are reared for the first three weeks under a gas heater ensuring they stay warm and cosy.
After three weeks the side panels are opened and the birds are free to leave the shelter to roam and forage across the thick clover pastures.
As night falls the birds are keen to return to the shelter as they know they will be warm and safe inside the house, away from any predators such as foxes.
The pastures are free of any pesticides and fertilisers.
Less stressful
When the Chicken are ready for slaughter they are caught and transported by members of the family. They only catch at night as this is far less stressful than in daylight.
Own on-farm abattoir
The Chicken are then expertly processed through the family’s own on-farm abattoir reducing any stressful travelling or handling
Evisceration or dressing is all done manually by their own skilled butchers as they passionately believe in careful handling of the Chicken even once its been slaughtered.
Superb texture and taste
Chickens are wet plucked by hand and hung New York style to allow the breakdown of the meat so they can mature improving the superb texture and taste.
Otter Valley Organic Chickens have a distinctive texture with a slightly gamier flavour to the Leg and a significantly sturdier bone structure.
"A classic roast Chicken with really sweet, juicy Breast meat. Legs are richly flavoured, somewhat like Duck." - Christopher Hirst Best oven-roasted - or can be pot-roasted
Do have a look at our How to Cook/Related Recipes Tab for some great ways to prepare your Otter Valley Organic Chicken
Store in fridge at 1ºc and cook within 2 days of receipt - If freezing - do so on the day of receipt
Available from the 17th December
Otter Valley Organic Chicken
Superbly sumptuous, succulent Organic Chickens
Allowed time to mature naturally
We take great care in selecting our Organic produce only from farms where the highest standards of animal welfare are practised and that rear their birds in the traditional way - being free to roam and forage, fed on an additive-free natural diet, free from growth enhancers - and allowed time to mature naturally - to yield the most moist, deliciously flavoured meat
Otter Valley Poultry is situated in the Blackdown Hills of East Devon an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Family run business
The Farm is a family run business, which has been established for over 40 years producing some of the finest Organic Chickens
Excellent quality
They pride themselves on the excellent quality, texture and taste of each Chicken they produce. The Organic Chicken are reared on 3 separate sites,
Quiet and natural
The first site is a small mixed organic farm on the edge of Dawlish hidden away at the end of a steep valley protected either side by vast acres of woodland.
The land is unspoilt and ideal for the Chicken as it is so quiet and natural.
Acres of open fields to roam
The second site is on the other side of the hill from Dawlish at Kingsteignton, again it is hidden low down below the surrounding hills and provides a beautiful view across to the popular Tors on Dartmoor.
The land is full of natural wildlife and the Chicken have acres of open fields full of rich clover to roam across.
Free to forage
The third site is on the edge of Exmoor at Huishchampflower just outside Wiveliscombe. The landscape is of natural rolling hills, deep valleys and forests completely unspoilt.
The Chicken are free to roam and forage across an area of outstanding natural beauty.
All the farms have been chosen because of their peaceful location and natural environment. Otter Valley Poultry believes that it is paramount the Chicken, can enjoy a stress-free lifestyle.
Slow growing strain
The Organic Free Range Chicken are reared from day old chicks from a carefully chosen slow growing strain.
These Chickens take between 10 and 12 weeks to mature before slaughtering, which is approximately twice as long as conventional Chickens.
Warm and cosy
The Chickens are reared for the first three weeks under a gas heater ensuring they stay warm and cosy.
After three weeks the side panels are opened and the birds are free to leave the shelter to roam and forage across the thick clover pastures.
As night falls the birds are keen to return to the shelter as they know they will be warm and safe inside the house, away from any predators such as foxes.
The pastures are free of any pesticides and fertilisers.
Less stressful
When the Chicken are ready for slaughter they are caught and transported by members of the family. They only catch at night as this is far less stressful than in daylight.
Own on-farm abattoir
The Chicken are then expertly processed through the family’s own on-farm abattoir reducing any stressful travelling or handling
Evisceration or dressing is all done manually by their own skilled butchers as they passionately believe in careful handling of the Chicken even once its been slaughtered.
Superb texture and taste
Chickens are wet plucked by hand and hung New York style to allow the breakdown of the meat so they can mature improving the superb texture and taste.
Otter Valley Organic Chickens have a distinctive texture with a slightly gamier flavour to the Leg and a significantly sturdier bone structure.
"A classic roast Chicken with really sweet, juicy Breast meat. Legs are richly flavoured, somewhat like Duck." - Christopher Hirst Best oven-roasted - or can be pot-roasted
Do have a look at our How to Cook/Related Recipes Tab for some great ways to prepare your Otter Valley Organic Chicken
Store in fridge at 1ºc and cook within 2 days of receipt - If freezing - do so on the day of receipt
Available from the 17th December
Otter Valley Organic Chicken
INGREDIENTS: Free Range Organic Chicken
ALLERGEN ADVICE: For Allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see Ingredients in Bold.
Cook thoroughly
Otter Valley Organic Chicken
Roasting
All Poultry must be cooked to internal temperature of no less than 70°c at the coldest point i.e. the thickest part of the joint. At 70°c the meat will still be moist and succulent - but can be cooked longer if you like your Poultry a little more done - but not over a 100°c
Casseroling and Stewing
Whole Chickens can be roasted in the oven or pot roasted in a casserole dish with a lid on - but you can also ask us to cut it up for you in the delivery notes for stews, curries, and casseroles
Preheat the oven to 190°c / 375°f Gas Mark 5.
Rough Roasting Times
1.5kg - 190°c 1 hour 30 minutes
2.0kg - 190°c 2 hours
2.5kg - 190°c 2 hours 20 minutes
3.0kg - 190°c 2 hours 40 minutes
Always rest for 15 to 20 minutes
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Otter Valley Organic Chicken
Cooking time 45 mins
Cooking time 10 - 15 mins
Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hr
Cooking time 55 mins
Cooking time 55 mins - plus cooling and chilling
