Friday, February 22 Only –  Whole Foods is having a One-Day Sale on Organic Whole Chickens.  Stock up on these whole birds for $1.99/lb while supplies last.  Contact your local store (across the continental US) for further details and possible limits.

Organic chicken farms have to adhere to strict inspections and guidelines.  Here are a few of the requirements:

• The birds must be raised organically no later than two days after they hatch.
• They must be fed certified organic feed for their entire lives. Organic feed cannot contain animal by-products, antibiotics or genetically engineered grains and cannot be grown using persistent pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
• It is prohibited to give drugs, antibiotics and hormones to organic birds (please note: federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in raising poultry).
• All birds must have outdoor access.

These whole chickens are a big help in creating a money-saving Whole Foods organic meal plan.

Try these recipes to make your organic whole chicken go far:

• Crustless Quiche with Chicken
• Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini
• Bone Broth (You know we couldn’t waste those bones!)

Check out the other Whole Foods Deals and Coupons for this week and get ready for big savings.