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I cook free range chickens slower and longer than other birds. 300 degrees until the temperature of the meat is 165. I think that about 30 minute per pound is how long I usually take to cook ours, and most of our birds are 4 pounds for the whole chicken.
Free-range chickens are happier, healthier chickens, so they produce tastier meat. Some believe this is due to lower cortisol levels, which can toughen up meat, or to increased exercise that better develops their muscles, creating a juicier texture.
The USDA's (and industry standard) definition for “Free Range” is that birds must have “outdoor access” or “access to the outdoors.” In some cases, this can mean access only through a “pop hole,” with no full-body access to the outdoors and no minimum space requirement.
Predators. Free-range chickens are more susceptible to predator attacks because they aren't confined to a safe enclosure. If you live in an area that's prone to a lot of predator attacks, you may need a more confined solution or perhaps a livestock guardian dog to keep your chickens safe.
For poultry farmers to use the "free-range" label for their eggs or chicken, they must: not keep hens enclosed in cages, i.e. cage-free. allow outdoor access for the hens. The government does not have any requirements around what the outdoor environment should be like, or how much time chickens get to spend outdoors.
