Three Years Bird-Flu Free: Our Commitment to Safe, Pasture-Raised Poultry

At Wormuth Farm, the health and well-being of our broiler chickens, egg laying hens, and Muscovy ducks are paramount. For the past three years, our birds have tested negative for bird flu, and we’re proud to share how our proactive practices keep our poultry—and your food—safe.

Rigorous Monthly Testing

Every month, we partner with the NJ Department of Agriculture to test our birds for any signs of avian influenza. Here’s how we stay ahead of potential issues:

Comprehensive Testing Veterinarians from the department collect samples from our birds. These samples are analyzed in accredited labs to detect any strains of avian flu.

Quick Turnaround Results come back promptly. If there were any concerns, we would receive an alert immediately, allowing us to act fast as required by federal laws. Fortunately, our testing history shows a spotless record.

Transparent Record For three consecutive years, our monthly tests have shown zero detection of bird flu—not only at our farm but also at USDA inspected Goffle Road, where our birds are processed and packaged.

Pasture-Raised Poultry: A Natural Defense

We believe that the way we raise our birds plays a significant role in their overall health. Our pasture-raised approach offers several key benefits:

• Ample Space Our birds live in mobile chicken tractors that provide plenty of room to roam. This reduces stress and minimizes the disease risks that often come with crowded conditions.
• Sunlight & Fresh Air Daily exposure to natural sunlight and fresh air bolsters their immune systems and keeps them healthy.
• Nutritional Upside Pasture-raised poultry is known to have nutritional advantages, such as higher Omega-3 levels, making our products a wholesome choice for your family.

Innovative Predator Protection with Air Dancers

Protecting our birds from predators is critical—not just for their safety but also to ensure their stress levels remain low. We’ve adopted a creative solution:

• Air Dancers in Action You might have seen those colorful, dancing figures at events—they’re our very own air dancers! Strategically placed around our pastures, these eye-catching figures help keep predators at arm’s length. Their unpredictable movement deters predators such as hawks, foxes, and coyotes, ensuring our birds remain secure.
• Effective and Humane This method ensures our birds are safe without resorting to locking up in barns.

Goffle Road Processing & the Live Bird Market

Our partnership with Goffle Road ensures that every step of our process maintains the highest standards of biosecurity and quality:

• Shared Standards Goffle, which also hosts a live bird market, adheres to strict testing protocols. Their USDA inspected facility has, like our farm, reported no detections of bird flu.
• Integrated Safety From our pasture to processing, every phase is carefully monitored. This continuity of care is part of why we’re confident in our bird flu-free record.

Understanding Bird Flu

Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a virus that can spread quickly in environments where birds are overcrowded or stressed. Recent reports have shown that bird flu has been detected in wild Canada geese in the Northeast. While these cases in wild populations serve as an important reminder of the virus's potential spread, our controlled, pasture-raised environment is very different.

By:

• Maintaining Spacious, Natural Living Conditions,
• Conducting Frequent, Rigorous Testing, and
• Using Innovative Measures Like Air Dancers to Deter Predators,

we minimize the risk factors associated with the virus. Our proactive measures—including keeping predators away and reducing contact with wild birds—help ensure our flock remains healthy and bird-flu free.

A Message to Our Neighbors in Sussex, NJ

At Wormuth Farm, transparency is a cornerstone of our operation. We want our customers and local community in NJ to know that:

• Safety First Our commitment to monthly testing and pasture-raised methods is a key part of keeping bird flu—and any other disease—at bay.
• Local Trust While cannot control the bird flu outbreak, our three-year track record speaks for itself. When you choose our poultry, you’re supporting a farm that prioritizes quality, transparency, and the well-being of both its animals and its neighbors.

We’re pleased by the results of our three-year, bird-flu free record and proud of our commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare and food safety. By combining rigorous testing, the benefits of pasture-raised living, and innovative predator protection, Wormuth Farm continues to set a benchmark for safe and sustainable poultry production. Thank you for supporting local agriculture and trusting us with your table.