Where can I purchase Halal chicken meat?
Specialty butchers, particularly in areas where there is a significant Muslim population, sell Halal certified chicken meat. What is required for chicken meat to be Halal? The chicken must be processed in a manner that is consistent with the rules of the Muslim faith, which requires that: 1. a prayer is spoken at the beginning of the day; 2. the person supervising the slaughtering process must be of Muslim faith; and 3. the facility has to be accredited by the local Muslim cleric. What is the difference between free range chickens, organic chickens and conventionally farmed commercial meat chickens? As the name indicates, free range chickens are allowed access to an outside run in which they can freely range outside their sheds during the day. Organic chickens are fed on diets prepared from ingredients that are not treated with insecticides or pesticides. In addition, space allowances are higher, and only chickens that have not been given antibiotics at any stage during their life shou
