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FAQS
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ARE AUSTRALIAN CHICKENS KEPT IN CAGES?
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ARE AUSTRALIAN CHICKENS KEPT IN CAGES?
There are NO CAGES on any Turosi farms. We raise our chickens in large barns. Our free range chickens have access to a grassed and shaded range area outside the barn.
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WHAT ARE CHICKENS FED?
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WHAT ARE CHICKENS FED?
Turosi chickens are fed a balanced diet of grains, protein meals and vitamins and minerals which are specifically formulated by nutritionists to promote healthy birds.
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ARE CHICKENS FED HORMONES IN AUSTRALIA?
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ARE CHICKENS FED HORMONES IN AUSTRALIA?
All Turosi chickens are raised free of added hormones and steroids.
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WHY DO MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT CHICKENS ARE FED HORMONES?
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WHY DO MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT CHICKENS ARE FED HORMONES?
Today, the sizes of chickens in supermarkets appear much larger than the were 20, 30 or 40 years ago. Often people conclude this must be due to some unnatural intervention. The breeds of chicken grown by Turosi have been selected over many years to grow larger and healthier through a process of selective breeding. This process, together with carefully formulated nutrition, results in birds with optimum growth rates and optimum physical health.
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WHAT IS SELECTIVE BREEDING?
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WHAT IS SELECTIVE BREEDING?
Selective breeding involves many years of genetically selecting birds with the best or most desirable traits according to the wants and needs of consumers. The birds exhibiting the desired traits are selected as parents for the next generation of birds and so on.
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ARE CHICKENS RAISED IN AUSTRALIA?
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ARE CHICKENS RAISED IN AUSTRALIA?
All Turosi chickens are grown and produced in Australia.
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DOES AUSTRALIA IMPORT CHICKEN MEAT?
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DOES AUSTRALIA IMPORT CHICKEN MEAT?
All Turosi chicken meat is grown and produced in Australia. The industry does import a small percentage from New Zealand under strict protocols. The import of fresh chicken meat is not currenty approved for any other country.
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ARE CHICKENS GENETICALLY MODIFIED?
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ARE CHICKENS GENETICALLY MODIFIED?
Turosi chickens are not genetically engineered or modified.
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ARE CHICKENS FED GM FEED?
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ARE CHICKENS FED GM FEED?
Turosi chickens are fed a balanced diet specifically formulated by our nutritionists. The diet consists mainly of wheat, barley, oats, legumes, canola and soya bean. Occasionally, the feed may include some GM ingredients as these may be the only ones available.
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WHAT IS TUROSI’S POLICY ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENTS IN FEED?
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WHAT IS TUROSI’S POLICY ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENTS IN FEED?
Wherever possible Turosi, endeavours to source ingredients for feed that have not been genetically modified. However, this is not always possible as ingredients are not always available in sufficient quantities and need to be imported. Soya bean meal, for example, is an important source of protein and amino acids in the chickens diet. Much of the world’s production of soya bean meal is from genetically modified varieties or sourced from countries where Non GM and GM become mixed during the process.
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WHY DO CHICKENS GROW SO QUICKLY?
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WHY DO CHICKENS GROW SO QUICKLY?
Turosi meat chickens grow quickly due to the genetic makeup of the chickens, the high level of nutrition, and our dedicated farmers who ensure the birds are well cared for and disease free.
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO COOK CHICKEN?
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO COOK CHICKEN?
Chicken, like all meat, contains bacteria, most of which are harmless. Any of these bacteria are eliminated by normal cooking temperatures.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW CHICKEN IS PROPERLY COOKED?
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HOW DO YOU KNOW CHICKEN IS PROPERLY COOKED?
Cook chicken to a temperature of 75 degrees celcius in the thickest part of the chicken. There should be no pink meat and juices from the meat should run clear.
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HOW ARE ANTIBIOTICS USED?
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HOW ARE ANTIBIOTICS USED?
Turosi chickens are raised without added antibiotics. Occasionally, however, our veterinarians may be required to administer antibiotics to a specific flock to ensure the whole batch does not become ill. All antibiotics are approved for use by Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and administered according to strict guidelines.
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ARE CHICKENS GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS?
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ARE CHICKENS GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS?
Occasionally Turosi chickens, just like humans, can become ill. In this situation, our vetinarians will assess the birds to determine the best course of action. If there is a threat to bird health and the rest of the flock, our vets may administer antibiotics. This is done under careful supervision and tests are carried our to ensure the meat is free from antibiotic residue. Under Free Range guidelines, any birds which have received antibiotics can not be sold as Free Range.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FREE RANGE CHICKENS AND CONVENTIONALLY FARMED COMMERCIAL MEAT CHICKENS?
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FREE RANGE CHICKENS AND CONVENTIONALLY FARMED COMMERCIAL MEAT CHICKENS?
All Turosi chickens are raised in barns, Our free range chickens are able to access the range adjacent to the barn where they can forage naturally. Our ranges are grassed areas with adequate shelter for the birds. During daylight hours and weather permitting, chickens are free to move between the range and the barn.
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DOES FREE RANGE MEAN THAT CHICKENS LIVE OUTSIDE DURING THEIR WHOLE LIFE?
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DOES FREE RANGE MEAN THAT CHICKENS LIVE OUTSIDE DURING THEIR WHOLE LIFE?
Free Range chickens, once fully feathered, are free to move between the barn and the range and are encouraged to go outside. They are returned to the barn at night to protect them from predators and the elements.
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DO FREE RANGE CHICKENS HAVE ACCESS TO WATER AND FEED WHILE OUTSIDE THE BARN?
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DO FREE RANGE CHICKENS HAVE ACCESS TO WATER AND FEED WHILE OUTSIDE THE BARN?
No feed or water is offered outside on the range because it would attract wild birds and rodents, which can be a source of disease. The birds are free to forage on the range.
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WHAT IS THE RISK OF AVIAN INFLUENZA INFECTING AUSTRALIAN POULTRY?
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WHAT IS THE RISK OF AVIAN INFLUENZA INFECTING AUSTRALIAN POULTRY?
With any Avian disease, there is always a risk. Both Turosi and the Australian Poultry Industry have strict biosecurity protocols that are designed to further minimise its risk.
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WHAT IS HALAL?
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WHAT IS HALAL?
Halal refers to food that is prepared in a way that makes it fit for consumption by Muslims.
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HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE NON-HALAL PROCESS?
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HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE NON-HALAL PROCESS?
There are no practical differences in how the chickens are slaughtered and processed between Halal and Non-Halal. A person observing the actual process would be unable to distinguish one from the other and staffing levels are identical.
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IS ALL HALAL CHICKEN MEAT SOLD AS HALAL CERTIFIED CHICKEN MEAT?
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IS ALL HALAL CHICKEN MEAT SOLD AS HALAL CERTIFIED CHICKEN MEAT?
Because the physical process is the same for both Halal and non Halal products and there is no additional cost involved, approved processing plants may process a whole day’s chickens observing the Halal requirements, with only some of the product being required to be Halal certified.
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WHERE CAN I FIND PRODUCT INFORMATION THAT INCLUDES INGREDIENTS, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND COOKING INSTRUCTIONS?
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WHERE CAN I FIND PRODUCT INFORMATION THAT INCLUDES INGREDIENTS, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND COOKING INSTRUCTIONS?
Ingredients, nutritional information and cooking instructions are available on packaging, at the point of sale or on our website. You may also contact our service department on 1800 807 545.
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WHERE CAN I FIND ALLERGY INFORMATION FOR YOUR PRODUCTS?
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WHERE CAN I FIND ALLERGY INFORMATION FOR YOUR PRODUCTS?
Allergy information is available on packaging, at the point of sale or on our website. You may also contact our customer service department on 1800 807 545.
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ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN FREE?
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ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN FREE?
Some product will contain gluten, please refer to our packaging or website for further information. You may also contact our customer service department on 1800 807 545.
