Slanker’s Amazing Pasture-Raised Omega-3 Chicken

If you’ve ever wondered whether “pasture-raised” really makes a difference — it does.

But at Slanker’s Grass-Fed Meats, we’ve taken it a step further.

Our chickens aren’t just raised outdoors on open pastures. They’re fed a proprietary omega-3-rich diet designed to create one of the healthiest, most nutrient-dense chickens you can buy anywhere.

This isn’t marketing fluff. It’s real science and decades of nutrition-driven ranching.

What Makes Slanker’s Pasture-Raised Chicken Different

Most chicken on the market, even so-called “free-range” or “natural” chicken, is still raised on grain-based feed that’s extremely high in omega-6 fatty acids (mainly from corn and soy). That creates an imbalanced omega-6 : omega-3 ratio that can promote inflammation when eaten regularly.

At Slanker’s, we flip that ratio on its head.

Our formula:

• Pasture access so chickens forage on grass, seeds, and insects.
• Proprietary omega-3 feed, rich in flax, marine micro-nutrients, and forage components that naturally boost alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and longer-chain omega-3s (EPA/DHA).
• No corn, no soy, no GMOs, no antibiotics.

The result?

Chicken that not only tastes better — but is better for you.

Why Omega-3s Matter (and Why Ours Are Different)

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential and your body can’t make them. They play critical roles in reducing inflammation, supporting heart health, and improving brain function.

Here’s what current research shows:

• A 2024 review in Frontiers in Pharmacology highlighted omega-3s’ potential for protecting the heart, improving insulin sensitivity, and even reducing neuroinflammation. (Fathalla et al., 2024)
• A 2023 study found that diets rich in omega-3s improved lipid metabolism and reduced inflammatory biomarkers, even at moderate intake levels. (Sci. Direct, 2023)
• Brain health? A large midlife cohort study showed that individuals with higher omega-3 levels had better brain structure and cognitive function. (UT Health San Antonio, 2022)

But the source matters.

Most people rely on fish oil or supplements. Slanker’s approach builds omega-3s right into your food naturally through the chicken’s diet.

The Science Behind Omega-3-Rich Poultry

Researchers have shown that feeding poultry omega-3-enriched diets dramatically improves the nutritional quality of their meat:

• A 2023 poultry study demonstrated that supplementing feed with tuna oil increased omega-3 deposition in muscle tissue and upregulated genes involved in fat metabolism.  (Khonkan et al., Foods 2023)
• A 2021 study found that broilers receiving omega-3 fatty acids early in life showed stronger immune development and better antioxidant status.  (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021)

That’s the same concept Slanker’s applies, but with cleaner, regenerative sourcing and a proprietary formula developed for both nutrient density and taste.

What That Means for You

Our pasture-raised omega-3 chicken delivers a nutritional edge that’s hard to find anywhere else:

NutrientConventional ChickenSlanker’s Omega-3 Chicken

• Omega-6 : Omega-3 Ratio ~20-30 : 1 ~1-2 : 1
• Vitamin E Moderate Elevated (natural antioxidant protection)
• Omega-3 Content Low (20–30 mg / 100 g) Up to 4× higher
• Feed Type Corn/Soy Proprietary Omega-3, Non-GMO, Corn-Free, Soy-Free

These numbers line up with the broader literature pasture and omega-3 supplementation consistently reduce omega-6 : 3 ratios and boost essential fatty acids in meat. (Poultry Science, 2023)

Why It Matters for Health & Taste

Beyond numbers, it makes a real difference you can feel and taste.

• Cleaner fats – Lower omega-6 means less pro-inflammatory fat intake.
• Higher omega-3s – Supports cardiovascular, brain, and joint health.
• Natural flavor – Richer, juicier meat with a clean finish — no “greasy” residue.
• No gimmicks – Real nutrition, backed by data, delivered through real food.

A Word on Sustainability

Omega-3-enriched pasture systems do more than feed people they restore land and soil health.

Slanker’s model builds biodiversity: grasses, insects, microbes, and rotational grazing that all work together.

Healthier soil → healthier forage → healthier animals → healthier people.

That’s the regenerative loop we’ve been perfecting for decades.

Final Thoughts

If you care about what’s on your plate, you should care about how it’s raised and what it’s fed. Slanker’s Pasture-Raised Omega-3 Chicken bridges the gap between regenerative farming and advanced nutritional science.

You get better fats, better flavor, and food raised with integrity — right here in Texas.