No antibiotics ever. Humanely (Humaneheartland.org) raised on family farms (Family farm or ranch is any farm or ranch organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or family corporation where the majority of the business is owned and controlled by the person and his or her relatives). Fed Optimal diet of vegetables & grains. Up to 4% retained water. No added hormones or steroids (Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones or steroids in poultry). Excellent protein source.