Our Practices
100% Grass-Fed & Finished
At Bristol Haven Farm, our commitment to 100% grass-fed and finished practices means that our animals thrive on a diet of lush pastures from birth to processing. We believe in letting nature guide us, allowing our animals to graze freely and mature naturally. By doing so, we ensure that our meat is not only flavorful but also packed with healthy Omega-3 fats, reflecting our dedication to both quality and sustainability.
Pasture Raised
Our animals enjoy the freedom to roam and graze on our expansive pastures. We believe in giving them space to exhibit their natural behaviors, fostering their well-being and producing meat that reflects their happy and healthy lifestyle. Pasture-raised practices are at the heart of our farming philosophy, ensuring that our animals live their best lives while providing our customers with high-quality, ethically raised products.
Woodland Raised
Our commitment to providing the best possible environment for our animals extends beyond the pasture. At Bristol Haven Farm, we understand the importance of woodlands in promoting biodiversity and offering additional foraging opportunities especially for our pigs and chickens. By giving our animals access to wooded areas, we enrich their diet and provide them with shelter, contributing to their overall health and happiness. Woodland-raised practices are just another way we prioritize the well-being of our animals and the sustainability of our farm.
Humanely Raised
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of animal welfare. Every decision we make, from handling and transportation to processing, is guided by our commitment to treating our animals with care, respect, and compassion. We believe that raising animals humanely is not just a responsibility but a privilege, and it's reflected in the quality of our products and the trust of our customers.
GMO Free
Our dedication to producing wholesome, natural food extends to what our animals eat. At Bristol Haven Farm, we never compromise on quality, which is why we strictly prohibit the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our animals' feed. By choosing GMO-free practices, we ensure that our animals enjoy a diet free from artificial additives, allowing us to deliver products that meet our customers' highest expectations.
No Hormones or Steroids
We firmly believe in allowing our animals to grow at their own pace, without the use of growth hormones or steroids. By prioritizing natural growth and development, we produce meat that is not only delicious but also free from artificial enhancements, reflecting our unwavering commitment to quality and transparency.
No Antibiotics
Maintaining the health and well-being of our animals is paramount at Bristol Haven Farm. While we prioritize preventive measures and responsible husbandry practices, we understand that sometimes illness or infection may occur. In those rare instances, we use antibiotics only when necessary for life saving measures and under the guidance of a veterinarian. If in the rare event we treat an animal with antibiotics, we adhere to a strict withdrawal period before processing. This ensures that any traces of medication have cleared from the animal's system, maintaining the integrity and safety of our products. Our strict protocols ensure that antibiotics are never used for routine growth promotion, allowing us to deliver products that are not only safe and wholesome but also free from antibiotic residues.
No Spray
Sustainability is a guiding principle here at Bristol Haven Farm, and that extends to our approach to land management. We believe in working with nature, not against it, which is why we refrain from using pesticides, herbicides, or other chemical sprays on our pastures. By embracing natural alternatives and sustainable farming practices, we protect the health of our soil, water, and ecosystems, ensuring a healthy environment for our animals and future generations.