Facebook Instagram Youtube

FAQS

We are situated just outside the township of Inglewood in the southern Darling Downs Region of Queensland, Australia.

You can find our chicken in every Australian State and Territory. Please check our store locator for a stockist near you! Speak to your local meat manager or ensure supply.
Our chickens roam free, always meeting or exceeding industry standards for free ranging space. They also have free access to shelter from weather and protection from predators.
No, they have 24/7 access to open protected pastures, where they express natural behaviours. They can choose to return to spacious sheds, which offer protection from the elements and predators.
Chickens are transported from shed to processing plant, rendered unconscious, the jugular severed, they are cleaned, rinsed, and air chilled to reduce core temperature.
Yes! Animal welfare is a top priority, our certified organic status ensures best practices.
Organic production costs more due to higher labour demands, seasonal variability, more standard compliances and ensuring natural chicken behaviours, we trust the superior quality and sustainability is worth it.
Inglewood Organic Chicken is darker pink due to air chilling and a balanced diet, unlike corn-fed birds presenting yellow or conventional high chlorine spin-chilling processes which appear bleached.
Organic certification! Inglewood Organic is regularly audited by ACO (Australian Certified Organic) to ensure the integrity of our organic products, so you can be confident we are who we say.
Inglewood Organic chickens are raised with natural, organic feed, growing twice as long as average meat chickens. The organic way takes more time, more space and more care.
Inglewood Organic’s Certified Organic feed, made at our family-owned mill, is a balanced mix of Australian-grown cereal grains, providing our chickens with the nutrients they need to thrive.
Yes, Inglewood Organic’s feed includes soy as a protein source to help our chickens grow strong and healthy.

Here at Inglewood Organic, our chickens are processed using the “air-chill method.” This means the inner cavity of our chooks is cleaned with jet sprays of water that is closer to potable quality, then placed on racks to drain naturally before going through the air-chilling process.  

Unlike conventional “spin chilling” or “immersion chilling,” our organic chickens are not submerged in a communal chlorinated ice bath. Instead, the water used during processing contains only low levels of chlorine and is treated in accordance with mandatory food safety requirements. 

This treatment helps control harmful bacteria before the water is used in processing and supports thorough cleaning throughout production. It also helps ensure that contaminants such as fecal matter, bile or offal are not retained on the product. 

Because of our unique cooling method, exposure to chlorine is minimised, and the meat does not absorb or retain excess processing water. This helps preserve the chicken’s natural texture and flavour, and prevents excess water from being released during cooking for a better eating experience.  

Our food safety systems and organic certification are also regularly and independently audited to ensure we continue to meet these high standards. 

Soaker pads, commonly used in meat trays and packaging, help absorb excess moisture to prevent the spread of bacteria when the package is opened. These pads comply with the Safe Food Contact Compliant Statement and are intended solely for this purpose. While the exterior of the pad is safe to come into contact with food, the pad itself is not for human consumption. We advise against consuming any part of the pad, and if you’ve mistakenly cooked chicken with the pad included, it should not be consumed.
Organic products cost more to produce due to higher standards for quality and the absence of ‘quick-fix’ chemicals. Additionally, stricter Animal Welfare Legislation requires greater investment in compliance, which also contributes to the higher price.
Inglewood Organic Chicken is free from antibiotics, GMOs, herbicides, and pesticides. As a Certified Organic farm, we adhere to strict standards, with every step of the production chain, including feed rations, being audited for assurance.

While all Certified Organic chickens are raised in Free Range conditions, not all Free-Range chickens meet the high standards required to be certified Organic. Compare conventional, free-range, and Inglewood Organic Chicken in our detailed table.

Yes, certified organic is also free range. Inglewood Organic chickens have 24/7 outdoor access with freedom to forage on dedicated pastures. At night, they can choose to roost in spacious sheds, safe from predators.
Inglewood Organic does not participate in the halal program, meaning our plant does not perform halal-certified slaughter or pay for halal certification. We operate a modern, humane processing plant that is certified organic, registered with Safe Food QLD, AQIS accredited, and maintains both HACCP and WQA certifications, ensuring top-quality chicken and prioritising animal welfare every step of our process.
Our packaging is designed to keep Inglewood Organic chicken safe and fresh, with recyclable options for many components. Check local recycling guidelines to confirm compatibility.
The packaging might appear puffed up due to the use of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), which replaces oxygen with inert gases to preserve freshness. While this might cause some swelling, it has no impact on the quality or freshness of your chicken. Rest assured, your Inglewood organic chicken is still safe, fresh, and ready for your table.
Yes, we do. Our day-old chicks are vaccinated with natural live, attenuated vaccines to help them build immunity and prevent disease. Attenuated vaccines contain naturally occurring viruses that have been weakened so they cannot cause illness but still stimulate the immune system to develop protection. We vaccinate as a necessary part of responsible animal care. By protecting our flocks from common poultry diseases early, we reduce the need for antibiotics or other medical treatments later, ensuring high animal welfare standards.
Yes. Australian organic certification allows vaccination because it is essential for animal welfare. Our goal is to raise happy, healthy chickens while minimizing unnecessary medical intervention. Preventing disease through natural live vaccines means we don’t have to rely on antibiotics down the track.
No. Vaccines do not remain in the meat or eggs, which is why they are not required to be listed under labelling laws. These laws focus on ingredients present in the final product.

No, we do not use mRNA vaccines. Our chickens receive live, attenuated vaccines
made from naturally occurring viruses that have been weakened so they cannot
cause disease but still help the bird develop immunity. Unlike mRNA vaccines, which
use a copy of a molecule called messenger RNA to trigger an immune response,
attenuated vaccines work by exposing the immune system to a weakened form of
the virus, allowing the body to build natural protection. These vaccines have been
safely used for decades in both humans and animals and align with organic farming
principles by preventing disease without relying on genetically modified vaccines or
antibiotics later on.

Got more questions?

If we haven’t answered your query, please reach out to us, and we’ll do our best to respond as quickly as possible.

Contact Us
Facebook Instagram Youtube