Is Tonys Chicken Natural, Hormone & Antibiotic Free?
Yes. It takes 6-7 weeks to raise a 3# dressed weight chicken. Because chickens naturally grow so fast, it is unnecessary to administer growth hormones in an attempt to speed up the process. The practice of using steroids, & hormones for raising chickens was outlawed in the US in the 1950’s. Antibiotics will be administered if needed for therapeutic reasons, or to prevent intestinal parasites. Less than 1% of the animals receive therapeutic antibiotics – and those that do must go through an extensive withdrawl period before they can be processed. As an added measure the muscle cells & organ tissues are randomly tested to assure there are no impurities. Why is Tony’s Chicken so Tender? Perhaps this is the one question I here about our chicken more than any other. Of course the quality feed, freshness etc. are crucial to raise tender chicken; however there is one additional step needed. In the processing phase of any poultry, after the muscle loses oxygen flow, it will harden & become tou
