Melissahof

Melissahof, the farm of Melissa, ethically raises heritage poultry and heirloom garlic in Wyoming's Wind River Country near Lander. Melissa established Melissahof Hatchery after rescuing a mail order of baby chicks that had been in transit for over 80 hours (chicks can only survive 72 hours without food or water). The heritage poultry flocks are raised on pasture in rotation with cattle and the heirloom garlic beds to regenerate the health of the soil, water, plants and all animals. For every hen hatched, there's a brother. The female baby chicks and started pullets are purchased by Wyoming poultry keepers to lay eggs. Melissa ensures that the roosters hatched on Melissahof can play their role in our food system as sustainably-harvested chicken meat. Raised on pasture in mobile coops and supplemented on locally grown grain, these roosters contribute to the Melissahof holistic agroecology system before they "meat" their destiny as your nutritious, flavorful protein. Certifications: USDA NPIP (National Poultry Improvement Program) clean poultry, American Grassfed Association pastured poultry, and USDA Organic.