antibiotics
aren’t the answer.
raising healthy
chickens is.
Our largest competitor has gone back to giving their chickens antibiotics before they’re even sick. But they can’t solve their problems by throwing antibiotics at them.
we know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
commitment to animal care
When it comes to raising chickens, little extras make a big difference.
learn morewe know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
we know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
Strong farmer relationships
We establish open lines of communication and trust to make no antibiotics possible.
learn morewe know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
Addition of pre- and
pro-biotics
Encouraging good bugs and natural microflora for optimal health.
we know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
Novel
vaccine use and approach
To minimize reactions and keep chickens healthier.
we know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
An obsession with cleanliness
Our approach on the hen farm and hatchery prevents bacterial growth from day one.
we know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
House health vs. farm health approach
Feed-applied antibiotics covers up house health, leaving problems unaddressed.
we know better
we do
better
We’ve spent the last 20 years testing, learning and investing in practices that raise chickens in healthy environments, so they don’t need antibiotics.
Encouraging innovation with non-antibiotic therapies
From oregano and yucca to other phyto-rich products, we are often the first to bring forth innovative ideas.
with antibiotics,
the risk
isn’t worth it.
Scientists are still studying broader concerns around antibiotics in chicken feed and how they could potentially harm humans and the environment.
The class of antibiotics used by our largest competitor are not approved for human use because of concerns around toxicity.
Read Study
These same antibiotics, when used as a daily feed, can leach into the soil and groundwater.
Read Study
If you’re looking for the highest-quality chicken, look for the Perdue brand with the ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ label.
see productsso, what do the claims
on your package
really mean?
(scroll to see more)
Do they make this claim?
No hormones or steroids
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no antibiotics ever
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
No antibiotics important to human medicine
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
100% vegetarian feed
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
No animal by-products
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
no
no
All natural
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Non-GMO Project Verified
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
organic
no
no
yes
no
no
no
no
no
cage free
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
no
free-range
no
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
pasture-raised
no
no
no
yes
no
no
no
no
how we do
what's right
for them and you.
Learn more about how Perdue raises our chickens with No Antibiotics Ever.
see the steps
At Perdue, we promise to put people over profits and remain No Antibiotics Ever. We will always put the health of our chickens and your family above everything else. 
FAQs
What if your chickens get sick? Do you treat them?
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Do you take extra steps in your NAE process?
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What is the difference between antibiotics and ionophores?
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Now that your competitor has antibiotics in the feed, do they have to tell us when they use human-grade antibiotics?
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