🐓 Why We Feed Our Chickens Soy-Free Feed
Healthy animals make healthier food — and that health begins with what they eat. That’s why here at Flower Cow Farm, we’re committed to using only organic, soy-free feed for our chickens. It’s a choice that improves our flock’s well-being, supports better nutrition, and creates a difference you can truly taste. And once you do, you’ll understand why it’s worth it.
🌿 What Is Soy-Free Feed?
Soy-free feed is exactly what it sounds like — feed that contains no soy ingredients at all.
Soy is one of the most common ingredients in animal feed, from chickens to cattle to even dog food. It’s cheap, high in protein, and easy to source. As poultry nutrition expert Jeff Mattocks explains in Niche Poultry Feeding and Management,
“Soybean meal is the standard protein used by the poultry industry. The meal is a by-product of the vegetable and industrial oil industry, which removes the valuable oil, leaving the high-protein meal that is used for livestock and poultry feeds.”
This system has made poultry products more affordable for consumers, but it comes with trade-offs. While soy has been great to the consumer pocket book, some people have found it affects their health — and we’ve found it can influence the quality of the food itself.
🧬 How Soy Affects Chickens — and You
When chickens eat soy, small amounts of natural plant estrogens — called isoflavones — can pass into their meat and eggs. Scientific studies show that soy-fed birds tend to have:
Higher omega-6 to omega-3 fat ratios, which can affect overall nutrient balance
Trace levels of soy isoflavones that wouldn’t otherwise be present in the meat or eggs
For most people, these small differences might not be a concern. But for those with soy allergies, hormonal sensitivities, or specific dietary needs, even trace amounts can matter.
🍳 Why We Choose Soy-Free
We believe that cleaner feed makes for cleaner food. Feeding our chickens a soy-free, organic diet helps maintain a more natural fat balance — with more omega-3s and fewer omega-6s — and gives the meat a cleaner, richer flavor.
Our soy-free approach supports:
Healthier, more active chickens
Nutrient-dense, better-tasting food
Peace of mind for families who want to avoid soy or unnecessary additives
🌾 Taste the Difference
At Flower Cow Farm, every choice we make — from rotational grazing to soy-free feeding — is about raising animals the right way. We do it because we care about what ends up on your table.
Our customers often tell us they can taste the difference — tender meat, vibrant flavor, and the freshness that only comes from a truly healthy bird.
Once you’ve had soy-free, pasture-raised chicken, it’s hard to go back.
🐥 Get on Our Waitlist for Farm-Fresh Chicken
Our soy-free, pasture-raised chickens sell out quickly — and for good reason. Each batch is raised with care, given room to roam, and fed only organic, soy-free feed.
If you’d like to experience the difference for yourself, join our waitlist today to reserve your share of our next batch of farm-fresh chicken. Click over to the store to be added to the waitlist for your favorite cut of chicken!
Your table — and your taste buds — will thank you.
