Zaycon meat

esperanza · 01-14-2017, 10:16 PM

I have read about this company on various blogs. Anyone have any experience with them? We currently get Aldi's chicken, the more natural option. The name is escaping me. It is not outright organic. How would these two compare in terms of animal treatment? Zaycon would be much cheaper.

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ArmsOfLove · 01-15-2017, 01:43 AM

we love love love Zaycon. If you decide to order I can give you a referral code

There is some outright organic meat, but the regular meat is clearly clean and untainted. I react to *everything* questionable and the quality is clear and obvious. It tastes like real meat -- not filler or junk. No injected liquids, etc.

We love them!

BestLaidPlans · 01-15-2017, 03:19 AM

Oh, thank you for asking this question! I just looked, and there is a group within 30 miles of me in a town I do almost all of our shopping anyway!

I've been dissatisfied with our meat here, and it is great to see this. Thank you!

AOL, is a referral code necessary, or can I just register on my own?

esperanza · 01-15-2017, 07:54 AM

Nice! I need to register and then I can see how close pick up is to where I live. I will PM you AOL if I decide to order! I think you don't need a code but she gets $1 if people use her code. I am excited to check it out!

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The Tickle Momster · 01-15-2017, 08:17 AM

We love Zaycon! No referral code needed. I alsonorser their salmon, groind turkey and bacon.

bananacake · 01-15-2017, 09:49 AM

They do use antibiotics for what I've seen (we had a thread on this not long ago). The prices are still higher than grocery store sales in my area.

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esperanza · 01-15-2017, 11:23 AM

I did read about the antibiotic use on the website. Sounds like they do use it when animals are sick but wait until it is out of their system. I have no idea what factory farm meat costs at our grocery stores but I am paying a little over $4/lb at Aldi's for the more natural chicken breasts and that is a great deal. Zaycon is $1.69. huge savings.

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mamacat · 01-15-2017, 11:31 AM

This is a west coast thing I gather?

bananacake · 01-15-2017, 11:34 AM

Market Basket and many other chains here are now routinely antibiotic free for their regular chicken. Last time I checked, Zaycon was $1.99/lb here and you had to buy a lot

Grocery stores semi-regularly have $1.99/lb and occasionally as low as $1.49.

I was mostly commenting on the antibiotic use, though

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From the website:

"Low levels of antibiotics may be used when necessary to prevent disease, and for animal welfare purposes. This also benefits growth promotion and reduced mortality."

That sounds like routine antibiotic use to me. Again, not trying to dissuade anyone. Just sharing info.

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esperanza · 01-15-2017, 12:13 PM

Thanks! That is a great deal that you can get. Quite sure we don't have those stores here. MC, we aren't on the west coast but it

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Originally Posted by esperanza

Thanks! That is a great deal that you can get. Quite sure we don't have those stores here. MC, we aren't on the west coast but it

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Is on our area. Sorry, couldn't finish the post before.
BC, I appreciate your input!! I did search and nothing came up in this forum. I was wondering if there had been other threads.

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bananacake · 01-15-2017, 12:32 PM

I think it might have been in Finances? But maybe it's not as recent as I think

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esperanza · 01-15-2017, 01:12 PM

I searched on my laptop and some threads came up. I'm going to read them when I have a chance- thanks!

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Originally Posted by ArmsOfLove

we love love love Zaycon. If you decide to order I can give you a referral code

There is some outright organic meat, but the regular meat is clearly clean and untainted. I react to *everything* questionable and the quality is clear and obvious. It tastes like real meat -- not filler or junk. No injected liquids, etc.

We love them!

AOL- I would like to register to see where the drop off sites are, and it looks like that is where I put in a referral code. Do you want to PM me your code? I assumed I'd add it when/if I order, but looks like I should have it to create an account.

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I just realized we do have a Fresh Market here, but it's downtown/on campus and a terrible place to do grocery shopping. I thought it was mostly marketed for students who need to grab a few groceries. Rats- I do not want to deal with the driving and parking to get there.

charla · 01-15-2017, 03:28 PM

Does anyone know approximately how many chicken breasts are in a 40 lb box?

2sunshines · 01-15-2017, 03:46 PM

I have seen this and considered. The prices are ok -- not better than store sales prices and having to buy in such big bulk is a downside.

At least for me, given that freezer space is a premium.

However, how it's packaged may change my opinion on it.

I'm assuming it comes flash frozen? Are the pieces of meat sealed and packaged individually or is it all packaged together?

esperanza · 01-15-2017, 04:04 PM

I think it is all fresh because various people say they spend time packaging the chicken fter picking it up.
Just checked and the Aldi's chicken is no antibiotics ever. I can't believe the prices some of you can get for that quality of chicken!

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01-14-2017, 10:16 PM	#1
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Zaycon meat I have read about this company on various blogs. Anyone have any experience with them? We currently get Aldi's chicken, the more natural option. The name is escaping me. It is not outright organic. How would these two compare in terms of animal treatment? Zaycon would be much cheaper. Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

01-15-2017, 01:43 AM	#2
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: Zaycon meat we love love love Zaycon. If you decide to order I can give you a referral code There is some outright organic meat, but the regular meat is clearly clean and untainted. I react to everything questionable and the quality is clear and obvious. It tastes like real meat -- not filler or junk. No injected liquids, etc. We love them! __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

01-15-2017, 03:19 AM	#3
BestLaidPlans Rose Trellis What was I… eh, scrap it. I'm taking a nap. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Here, there, and yonder Posts: 2,232	Re: Zaycon meat Oh, thank you for asking this question! I just looked, and there is a group within 30 miles of me in a town I do almost all of our shopping anyway! I've been dissatisfied with our meat here, and it is great to see this. Thank you! AOL, is a referral code necessary, or can I just register on my own? __________________ Mom to my 7 sillies 5 girls 2 boys 4 of my 7 are teens - now 5 are teens! 5 of my 7 have special needs “Motherhood is heaven and hell, hard and holy.” -quote from Rachel Nielson

01-15-2017, 07:54 AM	#4
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: Zaycon meat Nice! I need to register and then I can see how close pick up is to where I live. I will PM you AOL if I decide to order! I think you don't need a code but she gets $1 if people use her code. I am excited to check it out! Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

01-15-2017, 08:17 AM	#5
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,952	Re: Zaycon meat We love Zaycon! No referral code needed. I alsonorser their salmon, groind turkey and bacon. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

01-15-2017, 09:49 AM	#6
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,125	Re: Zaycon meat They do use antibiotics for what I've seen (we had a thread on this not long ago). The prices are still higher than grocery store sales in my area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (16 1/2, 14 & 9) Praying for semi-son, age 35 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

01-15-2017, 11:23 AM	#7
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: Zaycon meat I did read about the antibiotic use on the website. Sounds like they do use it when animals are sick but wait until it is out of their system. I have no idea what factory farm meat costs at our grocery stores but I am paying a little over $4/lb at Aldi's for the more natural chicken breasts and that is a great deal. Zaycon is $1.69. huge savings. Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

01-15-2017, 11:31 AM	#8
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Zaycon meat This is a west coast thing I gather? __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

01-15-2017, 11:34 AM	#9
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,125	Zaycon meat Market Basket and many other chains here are now routinely antibiotic free for their regular chicken. Last time I checked, Zaycon was $1.99/lb here and you had to buy a lot Grocery stores semi-regularly have $1.99/lb and occasionally as low as $1.49. I was mostly commenting on the antibiotic use, though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---------- Post added at 01:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:32 PM ---------- From the website: "Low levels of antibiotics may be used when necessary to prevent disease, and for animal welfare purposes. This also benefits growth promotion and reduced mortality." That sounds like routine antibiotic use to me. Again, not trying to dissuade anyone. Just sharing info. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (16 1/2, 14 & 9) Praying for semi-son, age 35 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2 Last edited by bananacake; 01-15-2017 at 11:39 AM.

01-15-2017, 12:32 PM	#11
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,125	Re: Zaycon meat I think it might have been in Finances? But maybe it's not as recent as I think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (16 1/2, 14 & 9) Praying for semi-son, age 35 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

01-15-2017, 03:28 PM	#13
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,667	Re: Zaycon meat Does anyone know approximately how many chicken breasts are in a 40 lb box? __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

01-15-2017, 03:46 PM	#14
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Zaycon meat I have seen this and considered. The prices are ok -- not better than store sales prices and having to buy in such big bulk is a downside. At least for me, given that freezer space is a premium. However, how it's packaged may change my opinion on it. I'm assuming it comes flash frozen? Are the pieces of meat sealed and packaged individually or is it all packaged together? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

01-15-2017, 04:04 PM	#15
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: Zaycon meat I think it is all fresh because various people say they spend time packaging the chicken fter picking it up. Just checked and the Aldi's chicken is no antibiotics ever. I can't believe the prices some of you can get for that quality of chicken! Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

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