Pines Chicken Barn

The Pines Chicken Barn is one great place to stock up on chicken… as the name implies. Unfortunately the name also implies that the shop is a barn when in fact it is not. That was a little disappointing but I got over it. (Just don’t expect a stable and some horses when you pop down to the Pines for some chicken — it looks just like a normal butchers).
What I like about the un-​barn-​like store is that they only stock Bannockburn Free Range Chickens. These chickens get to run around and have fun every day before they get slaughtered for the butcher — mmm I am really making you want to eat these happy little chickens aren’t I?!
Seriously though, the meat from Bannockburn is a lot nicer than non-​free range chickens. The chicken meat is processed without chemicals, has no added hormones or antibiotics and is australian grown and owned. Score! It is fair to say that you can definitely taste the difference between these chickens and say, ones from Coles. Pines Chicken is much more tender and has more flavour as well.
The prices are pretty standard here but the customer service is incredible! Who knew staff could be so quick to welcome customers?