At Springer Mountain Farms®, we take pride in raising premium, all-natural chicken with no added hormones or steroids—ever. While some meats can legally contain added hormones, chicken in the U.S. has been added-hormone-free for over 70 years.  

Are Hormones Used in Chicken?  

The USDA banned all hormones and steroids in poultry in the 1950s, meaning no chicken raised or sold in the U.S. contains added hormones—including Springer Mountain Farms® chicken. The FDA also prohibits the use of hormones in poultry feed, water, or injections, ensuring that all chicken is naturally raised without added hormones.  

So why do we call out “No Added Hormones” on our label? Since other meat industries still use growth hormones, many consumers assume hormone-free chicken is a unique selling point. To provide transparency, Springer Mountain Farms® proudly displays this claim on our packaging, reinforcing our commitment to premium, high-quality chicken raised the right way.  

 What Makes Springer Mountain Farms® Chicken Simply Superior?  

Vegetarian-Fed, High-Quality Diet

Our expert nutritionists craft a balanced, vegetarian-fed diet to promote optimal growth and flavor.

Humanely Raised on Family Farms

As part of the American Humane Certified™ program, our farms undergo rigorous third-party audits to ensure stress-free, humane living conditions.

No Animal By-Products

We prioritize a clean, natural diet without fillers or animal by-products.

The First Chicken Brand to Earn American Humane Certified™ Status  

We’re proud to be the first chicken brand in the world to be American Humane Certified™, proving our dedication to humane, sustainable farming and the Simply Superior Chicken™. American Humane is the oldest and most trusted advocate of animal welfare in the country.  

Want to Learn More About added-Hormone-Free Chicken?  

If you’d like to learn more about poultry farming and the truth about added hormones, check out the National Chicken Council’s  for more information.  

Shop Springer Mountain Farms® chicken today and taste the difference that comes from raising chicken the right way— no added hormones, no antibiotics ever.