Northwest Meat Company is proud to be an authorized Joyce Farms distributor in the Chicago area. Founded in 1962 on a family farm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Joyce Farms has spent over six decades perfecting the art of raising premium poultry. Their commitment to quality has made them a trusted supplier to professional chefs and specialty distributors nationwide.
We carry two of their premier chicken lines: Naked Chicken and Poulet Rouge Fermier. Both represent the highest standards in poultry production, with strict protocols for animal welfare, natural diets, and superior processing methods.
Poulet Rouge Fermier is a heritage breed chicken with roots in France’s renowned Label Rouge program. Joyce Farms is the exclusive breeder of this variety for the entire North American continent. French in origin, these thin-skinned birds require expert handling and specialized growing conditions to reach their full potential.
For the first six weeks, Poulet Rouge chickens are kept in temperature and humidity-controlled barns. After this period, they move to open pastures where they roam freely and forage naturally. The birds reach full maturity at 84 days, roughly twice as long as conventional chickens. This slow growth allows intramuscular fat to develop, producing juicier, more flavorful meat with superior texture.
Watch this video from Joyce Farms to learn more about Poulet Rouge and cooking tips for best results.
