MPC Expands its Offerings from Shepherd Boy Farms.
In addition to idyllic fields, the Shepherd Boy Farm goats also enjoy climbing on equipment.
We are so excited to bring you a terrific line of Freeze Dried Treats from our good friends at Shepherd Boy Farms (SBF). We have been working with them for almost a year, & it was worth the wait. From product sourcing & selection to sizing, they have been terrific. SBF has made a significant investment in the equipment & processes required to bring high-quality selections for your enjoyment. We could not be happier.
From Raw Goat Milk to Freeze Dried Chicken Hearts & More.
Back in 2017, we began our limited product partnership with Shepherd Boy Farms with raw goat milk. Our fur kids absolutely love it! Cora & Dewey literally bounce up & down when they see us pull the carton from the fridge. We have been so impressed with the care & concern SBF takes in the production processes. Located here in Central Indiana, they only use USDA-approved products. Indeed they have turned to some of the same excellent sources we have—so you can be assured of the high quality of each & every morsel.
What is Freeze Drying? How Does It Work?
Freeze Dried Pork Heart Treats
Freeze-drying is a long, slow process, taking 24-48 hours from start to finish. This process involves placing the food in a vacuum chamber at sub-zero temperatures to gently extract moisture without the loss of nutrients. Since only water is removed, the food retains the characteristics & natural nutrition of fresh, raw food. In the freeze-drying process, the raw ingredients are flash-frozen. Next, they are placed on trays & put into a vacuum chamber at sub-zero temperatures (usually ranging from -30 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit). Low, radiant heat is applied to the trays, which slowly pulls out moisture without cooking to retain nutrients. Coils or cold plates act as magnets to attract the water vapor & turn it into ice. The process is complete once the moisture content of the food drops to a range of 1-4%. At that point, they are completely freeze-dried & shelf-stable.
So What’s on the Menu?
We have added Beef Hearts, Beef Liver, Lamb Heart, Pork Heart & Sliced Chicken Hearts to our already widely varied made-in-house treats. Cora & Dewey have given their seal of approval to the new treats. When asked which one of them is their favorite, they both said, “The next one!” In addition, we are looking to add Freeze Dried Minnows once Shepherd Boy Farms has their production in full swing. We are investigating other options, as well!
Simply click on each product in our Treats, Chews, Snacks category for individual product descriptions & details.
