Sommerlad Heritage Chicken Marylands (Grassland)

Our Heritage chickens are single origin, which means they all come from the same farm.

These chickens are small-batch, ethically raised, and enjoy longer, free-ranging lives in the woodlands of the Kiss family farm, ‘Meramie’, Wellington, New South Wales. They grow naturally at a slower pace, allowing for harmonious organ, muscle, and bone development over 14-18 weeks. The entire process, from start to finish, takes place in the family-owned farm abattoir, ensuring a chemical-free production. Kim and Bryan breed, grow, and process the only remaining original Sommerlad genetics all on farm.

Outdoor reared, happy, healthy natural chooks, free to roam whenever they like. These meat chickens are an excellent choice if you want a truly natural, slow-grown chicken that is full of flavour and reminiscent of the chickens of yesteryear.

Multiple award-winning Sommerlad chickens are hard to find and highly sought after. They look, cook, and taste unlike any other chicken available in Australia. 

Read more about these chickens, and visit the farm, here. 

what's in the box

Each carton holds 14-16kg Marylands packed in pairs. Marylands are large, and 1 per serving is more than generous.

One of the most noticeable differences between Sommerlad Heritage chickens and traditional Cobb/Ross chickens is that the legs are much longer and more powerful, and so much more flavourful with real ‘dark meat’. If you like Marylands, you’ll love these. Save the bones in your freezer until you have enough to make a pot of thick, rich, stock.

delivery details

Each carton is dispatched from our Sydney warehouse to the address supplied on your order.  Carton weights listed are indicative, your invoice will reflect the true weight of the carton.

Product is kept in a frozen chain from our depot through to your nearest cold store, however the courier who delivers your cartons may use a refrigerated vehicle, transported at 0c-1c – which mean you might (not always) see some softening of the product around the edges. This is not a problem – it is part of the Australian logistics networks. You can read more about that here. 

pick up options

This carton may be collected from Beechworth – delivery fees may still apply. Contact us to discuss.

what will you save?

This product retails for $51.50kg in select butcher and retail outlets.