Chicken Farm Swaps Dangerous Antibiotics for Surprising Natural “Medicine”

In Blog, Diet and Nutrition


A chicken farm in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania is taking a different approach to raising their chicks… And it could mean safer—and healthier—food on your plate.

Scott Sechler, owner of Bell & Evans, is done with antibiotics. He’s using natural oregano and cinnamon to protect his chickens instead. He says, “I have worried a bit about how I’m going to sound talking about this… But I really do think we’re on to something here.”

The trend is starting to catch on at other local farms… Could this simple fix be the future of natural—safer—foods?