This item is an OVERSTOCK acquisition. Sometimes in our pursuit of delicious foods for the co-op, we come across a product that is an overstock from a farmer/supplier/source and being sold below wholesale pricing at a loss to "clear it out." As such, our occasional overstock items are already at the lowest possible price, so no additional discounts (like VIP Insider's) will apply to this product.
🌿 Open Nature® Whole Natural Chicken — Unmatched Quality, Unbelievable Value
We are thrilled to offer a premium whole chicken you typically only find in high-end grocery deli counters — now available to our community at an extraordinary value.
These Open Nature® Whole Chickens are the same elevated, natural chickens used by Albertson’s, Vons, and Safeway for their premium deli-roasted whole chickens — the higher-end option comparable to Simple Truth® or other upscale natural lines.
Why These Chickens Are Exceptional
Raised with NO antibiotics — ever
Nothing artificial added
Humanely raised to natural standards
Already tied and ready to cook (oven, crockpot, or Instant Pot)
Lightly seasoned and enhanced with a 12% saline solution for superior moisture and tenderness
Designed specifically to stay juicy and flavorful when roasted
Because these are intended for deli roasting, most of the work is already done for you — just cook and enjoy. The result is a consistently moist, flavorful whole chicken that tastes like it came straight from a grocery store rotisserie… without the rotisserie price.
📦 Case Details
10 whole chickens per case
Approx. 48–50 lbs per case
Chickens arrive fresh, then are frozen in whole cases to preserve quality
You’ll simply defrost and re-bag at home (freezer-friendly)
Learn about defrosting and refreezing meat HERE: https://foodandmeatcoop.com/blogs/news/receiving-frozen-meat-in-bulk-how-to-safely-defrost-repackage-and-refreeze-without-losing-quality
🔥 How This Incredible Deal Happened
This opportunity came from a rare logistics situation.
These chickens were originally destined for an Albertson’s deli in Portland, but due to weather-related transportation delays, the delivery truck had to turn around. While the product remained perfectly fresh, it could no longer be delivered within the strict deli freshness window — opening the door for an exceptional buy.
Under normal circumstances:
These chickens cost more than double this price wholesale
Retail deli versions sell for significantly more per pound
💥 The Deal Got EVEN Better
We originally planned to offer these cases at $99 per case — which was already an outstanding deal for this quality and weight.
But after final negotiations…
🎉 Final Price: ONLY $59 per case
That’s:
48–50 lbs of premium natural whole chicken
Just $1.18–$1.23 per pound
For a product that normally costs two to three times more
This is one of the best protein values we’ve ever seen, especially for a natural, deli-grade product.
⭐ Why We’re So Excited About This
This is not commodity chicken.
This is elevated, premium, deli-quality whole chicken at a price that almost never happens.
Opportunities like this are rare — and we are genuinely excited about the value, the quality, and the versatility this brings to your freezer and your meals.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect whole-chicken deal — this is it.
