Deep South Soil

04/05/2026

🐔🌱 Broiler Update — 5 Weeks Old

These birds are officially 34 days old today… and the growth is no joke.

What started as tiny yellow fluff balls are now full-on eating machines. They’re putting on weight fast and spending their days rotating between eating, resting, and moving to fresh grass.

The tractor is getting moved daily, giving them clean ground and keeping things healthy. Feed consumption has definitely ramped up — these birds are all business now.

This is the stage where you really see the transformation:
• Rapid growth
• Bigger appetites
• Less chick, more chicken

We’re getting close to the finish line, but still focused on keeping them comfortable, well-fed, and on fresh pasture every day.

It’s been fun watching the progress — and a good reminder of how quickly things grow when they’re taken care of right.

Week 5 and rolling. 🐔

03/24/2026

🐥➡️🌱 Broiler Update — Out on Pasture

Big day for the broilers — they’ve officially moved out of the brooder and onto grass.

The chicken tractor is up and running, and the birds are getting fresh pasture, sunshine, and plenty of room to spread out. This is where they really start to grow.

From here on out, it’s a daily routine of:
• Moving the tractor to fresh grass
• Keeping feed and water full
• Watching them grow (fast)

There’s something satisfying about seeing them out doing what chickens are meant to do — scratching, pecking, and soaking up the day.

This is the part of the process where everything starts coming together.

More updates to come as these birds put on weight and we keep them moving across the pasture. 🌱🐔

03/09/2026

🐥 Broiler Update — They’re Settling In

A few days in and these chicks are doing great. They’ve figured out the feeder and waterer and spend most of their time eating, sleeping, and growing.

The brooder stays warm under the heat lamps and the pine shavings keep things dry and clean.

Fun fact: broiler chickens grow incredibly fast. In just a few weeks these little fluff balls will barely resemble the chicks we started with.

Stay tuned… this is just the beginning of the broiler journey.

03/05/2026

🐥 The Broilers Have Arrived

Today the broiler chicks came in and moved into their brooder. Fresh pine shavings, warm heat lamps, feed, and water waiting for them.

For the next several weeks we’ll be raising these birds with daily care and attention. Good food, clean bedding, and a safe place to grow.

We believe if you’re going to eat meat, you should understand where it comes from and make sure the animals are treated well while they’re here.

So follow along with us as these little fluff balls grow into full-size broilers.

Day 1: Everyone is settling in and figuring out where the food and water are. 🐥

03/03/2026

Ready for these chicks. I can’t wait for some fried chicken!!!

01/26/2026

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01/10/2026

Leave a comment if you want a few birds for the freezer this year. I need to order by Friday.

01/07/2026

🌱 Broiler Chicken Preorders – How It Works 🐓

Friends & family, we’re excited to share how our seasonal chicken preorders work here at Deep South Soil.

We raise a limited number of farm-raised meat chickens each Spring and Fall on our small homestead near Wills Point. To keep things fair, simple, and sustainable, here are a few key details:

✅ Preorder only – birds are reserved in advance
✅ $20 per bird total
• $10 deposit at signup
• $10 due at pickup
✅ Payment via Venmo or cash
✅ Fresh, never frozen
✅ You can take your bird live or have us process it for you at no extra charge

📍 Pickup
Pickup happens at our farm near FM-751. We’ll send reminders and details as harvest time gets closer.

⏰ Important
Because we raise a small flock, birds must be picked up on the confirmed date. If a pickup is missed without prior arrangements, the birds may be offered to someone on the waitlist and deposits are forfeited.

💚 If something happens on our end
If birds don’t make it to harvest, your deposit will be fully refunded — no questions asked.

We’ve posted our full Terms & Conditions on the website so everything is clear and transparent. If you have questions, just reach out — we’re happy to talk it through.

Thank you for supporting our little farm and choosing to eat local. 🌾🐓

— Todd & Sondra
Deep South Soil