{"title":"Game Birds","description":"\u003cem\u003ePlease note that all the meat in this category may contain some shot or shot fragments, as they are culled by hunters using shotguns or rifles.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn most cases the shot is not found in the meat, as shotgun pellets normally rest in the bone or the internal cavity and bullets usually travel right through the body. Shot is made from copper, steel, tungsten, bismuth or lead. For more information on the phasing out of lead, please\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildmeat.co.uk\/pages\/is-lead-shot-game-safe-to-eat\"\u003eread our blog \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wild-duck","title":"Wigeon (oven ready)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: September - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMedium sized wild duck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes 1- 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste varies with habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven ready weight 300g to 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited availability  out of season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWigeon are one of the largest wild duck after the mallard, with teal being the smallest. Of the three, wigeon is more variable in flavour because it tends to favour grazing on salt marshes below the sea wall but when it has fed inland or on fresh marshes it eats as well as a mallard. One per person is generous, but one shared between two is a little mean!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust plain roast with oranges or berried fruits and enjoy. Consider marinading or soaking in water with vinegar overnight in the fridge if the duck offers a 'marshy' aroma!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56515982819714,"sku":"IN13010","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wigeon.jpg?v=1494002364"},{"product_id":"whole-partridge","title":"Partridge (oven ready)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven-ready whole bird, prepared by our butchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-legged partridge, wild-shot in Suffolk, in season September to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox 275g, serves one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender, moist meat with a mild, delicate flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly steel shot option available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartridge is probably the easiest game bird to cook and one of the best places to start if you are new to game. The red-legged partridge is smaller and juicier than a pheasant, with tender, mild meat that sits close to chicken in flavour but with more character. One bird per person keeps portioning simple, and it roasts in about 12 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrap in streaky bacon to keep the lean meat moist, or pot-roast on a bed of leeks and red cabbage for an all-in-one meal that takes care of itself. Partridge pairs well with autumn fruits like pears and apples, and takes to spices like juniper and coriander if you want to do something a bit different with a curry or casserole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice of shot\u003cbr\u003eWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment. Just take a little extra care when eating, as steel is harder than lead. Both options deliver exactly the same quality bird.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":879489149,"sku":"IN12007","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eco-friendly","offer_id":44510470275243,"sku":"IN12008","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/partridge.jpg?v=1498750173"},{"product_id":"partridge-breast-fillets","title":"Partridge Breast Fillets","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoneless breast fillets, approx 40–50g each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pack sizes: 4 fillets, 10 fillets, or 1kg bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate flavour, leaner and more interesting than chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-fry in just 2 minutes per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly steel shot option available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartridge breast fillets give you all the flavour without any carving. Delicate, lean and quick to cook, they work anywhere you would normally reach for chicken: salads, curries, stir-fries, risottos, fajitas. Allow two fillets per person for a starter and three for a main course.\u003cbr\u003eThe 1kg bulk pack is ungraded, so expect some variation in size and occasional blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it ideal for casseroles, pies and anything where presentation matters less than flavour. For a neat dinner-party plate, go with the 4 or 10 fillet packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice of shot\u003cbr\u003eWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment. Just take a little extra care when eating, as steel is harder than lead. Both options deliver exactly the same quality bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"4 fillets (min 150g) \/ Standard","offer_id":879493917,"sku":"IN12003","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 fillets (min 150g) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":44486101434539,"sku":"IN12004","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 fillets (min 400g) \/ Standard","offer_id":55550740332930,"sku":"IN12011","price":13.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 fillets (min 400g) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":55550740365698,"sku":"IN12012","price":15.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg ( min 25 fillets) \/ Standard","offer_id":30379027529,"sku":"IN12005","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg ( min 25 fillets) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":44486101467307,"sku":"IN12006","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company30.jpg?v=1494002363"},{"product_id":"whole-pheasant","title":"Pheasant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven-ready whole bird, expertly prepared by our butchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in Suffolk, in season October to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle, tender flavour with a gentle, slightly sweet depth that sets it apart from farmed poultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose between the approx 550g hen (serves 2), or approx 800g cock (serves 3) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean and nutritious, with more protein, iron and zinc than chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the game birds we sell, pheasant is the one we recommend most often to people who are new to cooking wild. Birds that have spent the season in Suffolk woods and fields, foraging on seeds, grain and berries, develop lean, characterful meat with a gentle, slightly sweet depth that sets it well apart from farmed poultry. Roast a whole bird with streaky bacon draped over the breast for a proper Sunday lunch, or slow-cook it in cider and apples for a deeply flavoured winter casserole. Pheasant also works as a brilliant swap for chicken in everything from a midweek curry to a pie or tagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice of shot\u003cbr\u003eWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment. Just take a little extra care when eating, as steel is harder than lead. Both options deliver exactly the same quality bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Oven ready 550g hen bird \/ Standard","offer_id":879516345,"sku":"IN11010","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oven ready 550g hen bird \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":51602374001026,"sku":"IN11011","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oven ready 800g cock bird \/ Standard","offer_id":56459722981762,"sku":"IN11012","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Pheasant.jpg?v=1494002362"},{"product_id":"pheasant-breast-fillets","title":"Pheasant Breast Fillets","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlump, skinless breast fillets hand-trimmed by our butchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in Suffolk, in season October to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean, subtly gamey meat that works as a direct swap for chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes from 2 fillets (approx. 130g) up to a 2kg bulk pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly shot option available \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in protein and iron, low in fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf pheasant is your introduction to game, the breast fillets are the quickest way in. Skinless, hand-trimmed and ready to cook in minutes, they carry all the lean, gently gamey character of the whole bird without any of the work. Pan-fry with a knob of butter, slice into a warm salad, stir-fry with ginger and chilli, or marinate and slip into a curry or casserole. The 2kg bulk option is an ungraded pack containing smaller fillets that may show minor blemishes from shot. It cooks down beautifully in slow recipes and is excellent value if you are making pies and casseroles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice of shot\u003cbr\u003eWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment. Just take a little extra care when eating, as steel is harder than lead. Both options deliver exactly the same quality bird.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"2 fillets (min 130g) \/ Standard","offer_id":29356448457,"sku":"IN11006","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 fillets (min 130g) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":51602375115138,"sku":"IN11007","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 fillets (min 650g) \/ Standard","offer_id":55550728143234,"sku":"IN11017","price":22.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 fillets (min 650g) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":55550728176002,"sku":"IN11018","price":26.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 kg ungraded \/ Standard","offer_id":30378499337,"sku":"IN11019","price":35.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 kg ungraded \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":51602375147906,"sku":"IN11020","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company34.jpg?v=1407164177"},{"product_id":"marinated-pheasant-fillets","title":"Marinated Pheasant Fillets","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePheasant breast fillets, marinated by us and ready to cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree flavours: Smokey Bourbon, Piri Piri, or Garlic and Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 fillets per pack (approx. 220g), serves 1 to 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in Suffolk, in season October to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 10-minute supper that delivers proper flavour with no prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean meat, high in protein and a brilliant swap for chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePheasant fillets, marinated in our kitchen and ready to go straight into the pan, oven or air fryer. Choose Smokey Bourbon for a warm, slightly sweet note, Piri Piri for a chilli-and-citrus kick, or Garlic and Herb for something more savoury and aromatic. The marinade does the work, locking in moisture and bringing real depth to the lean breast meat. Serve them with rice, flatbreads and yoghurt, slice them across a salad, or pile them onto a wrap. A properly quick weeknight supper that doesn't feel like a compromise on flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Smokey Bourbon","offer_id":2845715588,"sku":"IN11003","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Piri Piri","offer_id":879618025,"sku":"IN11004","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Garlic and herb","offer_id":879615405,"sku":"IN11005","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Pheasant_fillets_marianated.jpg?v=1494002362"},{"product_id":"teal","title":"Teal (oven ready)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: September - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious small duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne serving  - or eat two!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven ready weight 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTeal are the smallest and most exquisite in texture and flavour wild duck.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBeing small, a whole bird makes one (relatively small) portion. Big eaters will need at least two! As with all the whole wild ducks, cooking couldn’t be simpler - roast in the oven and make a nice gravy from the juices. Highly recommended to all game connoisseurs. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eRoast for 10 minutes at 180 degrees, rest for 10 minutes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":884139693,"sku":"IN13008","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company12.jpg?v=1741090890"},{"product_id":"mallard","title":"Mallard (oven ready)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: September - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic wild duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes 2 people\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess fat than farmed ducks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoneless option available \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mallard is the largest of the the wild ducks and is what most people think of when eating wild duck. One bird will feed 2 people, and can be roasted with a quartered orange placed in the cavity.  It has little fat and much more tasty than a farmed duck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike its image, the oven ready bird will have some bruising or blemishes on the skin where it has been shot, and this is quite normal.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast for 30 minutes, rest for 15 and serve pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":884222509,"sku":"IN13006","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company07.jpg?v=1494002361"},{"product_id":"mallard-fillets","title":"Mallard Fillets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: September - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFillets from the largest wild duck, the mallard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption of small (180g) or large (900g) packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach fillet weighs approx 90g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product has two options with either two (min 150g) or ten (min 750g) breast fillet packs from the Mallard, the most common and largest wild duck.   Buying just the fillets saves the fiddly job of carving the whole bird and still gives you most of the meat from the bird as neither the legs nor wings have much meat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking couldn’t be simpler - pan fry for a couple of minutes either side and serve with an orange jus. Alternatively, brown the fillets and then bake for five minutes maximum. Leave to rest for a further five minutes and then serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarinade in wine and citrus overnight in the fridge. Pan fry for a couple of minutes, rest and eat pink. Slice thinly across the fillet when serving for great presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"2 fillets (min 150g)","offer_id":884299177,"sku":"IN13003","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 fillets (min 750g)","offer_id":54904129159554,"sku":"IN13004","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company08.jpg?v=1494002361"},{"product_id":"stuffed-mallard","title":"Mallard - Boned and Stuffed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: September - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoned but drumstick left in for presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy carving with gluten free wild boar orange and thyme forced meat stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds 2-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox weight 600g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur boned and stuffed mallard has been stuffed with wild boar sausage meat, which complements it perfectly. No waste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefer to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cooking-guidance#stuffed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecooking guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildmeatcompany.myshopify.com\/pages\/ingredients-stuffings-processed-products#stuffing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estuffing ingredient list\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t want the hassle of carving, then try one of our boned mallard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Gluten free orange and thyme Wild Boar stuffing","offer_id":1619598532,"sku":"IN13002","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company27.jpg?v=1494002360"},{"product_id":"pheasant-whole-bird-boned-and-stuffed","title":"Pheasant - Boned and Stuffed","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole pheasant boned by our butchers and stuffed with gluten-free wild boar sausagemeat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrumsticks left in for presentation, so it carves like a small roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bones to carve around, no waste, all the easy slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 600g; serves 2 to 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in Suffolk, in season October to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in protein with a deeply savoury wild boar filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the pleasure of a roast pheasant without the carving, our boned and stuffed bird is hard to beat. Our butchers carefully bone out the carcass, leaving the drumsticks in place for presentation, then fill the cavity with our own gluten-free wild boar sausagemeat. The result is a generous, neat little roast that carves cleanly and feeds two to three. The wild boar stuffing is rich and savoury, and complements the leaner, more delicate flavour of the pheasant beautifully. Perfect for an easy Sunday lunch, a small dinner party or a relaxed autumn supper for friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Gluten Free Wild boar sausagemeat stuffing (600g)","offer_id":884400177,"sku":"IN11001","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/WILD_MEAT_COMPANY_2020_25_web.jpg?v=1599753028"},{"product_id":"wood-pigeon-whole-bird","title":"Wood Pigeon (oven ready)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable all year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven ready weight 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable oven ready or in feather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same size as a partridge, the pigeon has a darker meat with a gamier taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, lead shot is standard for shooting game birds like Wood Pigeon. However, as the British game sector transitions towards more sustainable ammunition, we're pleased to offer an Eco-friendly (typically steel shot) option alongside the standard choice. To learn more about lead shot safety, click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/pages\/is-lead-shot-game-safe-to-eat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003cspan\u003eWhile steel shot is far more Eco-friendly, it can be harder on our teeth than lead, which is a relatively soft metal. So please bear this in mind when ordering the Eco-friendly option. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain roast or casserole. I always roast 20 minutes and rest for 10 minutes. So easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":885739073,"sku":"IN14003","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eco-friendly","offer_id":55263116329346,"sku":"IN14004","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company158.jpg?v=1494002357"},{"product_id":"wood-pigeon-breast-fillets","title":"Wood Pigeon Breast Fillets","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable all year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75% of the meat on the bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 fillets serve 1 person (each fillet weighs approx 40-50g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 different pack sizes to choose from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most wild birds, all the meat is on the breast - all that flying means big muscles!  Most country people don’t even bother plucking the whole bird after they have shot it; they just remove the fillets, saving a lot of time but still obtaining 75% of the meat on the bird. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSo if you don’t want the bones from a whole bird, we recommend the fillets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe offer three different pack sizes. The larger 1kg pack is less heavily graded and may contain some fillets with blemishes due to shot damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, lead shot is standard for shooting game birds like Wood Pigeon. However, as the British game sector transitions towards more sustainable ammunition, we're pleased to offer an Eco-friendly (typically steel shot) option alongside the standard choice. To learn more about lead shot safety, click \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/pages\/is-lead-shot-game-safe-to-eat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003cspan\u003eWhile steel shot is far more Eco-friendly, it can be harder on our teeth than lead, which is a relatively soft metal. So please bear this in mind when ordering the Eco-friendly option. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan fry in butter and red current jelly for a minute or two each side until pink. Slice across middle and serve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"4 fillets (min 150g) \/ Standard","offer_id":887090129,"sku":"IN14001","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 fillets (min 150g) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":55263118328194,"sku":"IN14002","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 fillets (min 400g) \/ Standard","offer_id":55549049110914,"sku":"IN14008","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 fillets (min 400g) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":55549049143682,"sku":"IN14009","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg ( min 18 fillets) \/ Standard","offer_id":55549049176450,"sku":"IN14007","price":30.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg ( min 18 fillets) \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":55549049209218,"sku":"IN14010","price":34.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company22.jpg?v=1494002357"},{"product_id":"woodcock","title":"Woodcock (oven ready)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: December - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe most sought after of all game birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, delicious flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow one bird per person per serving\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woodcock is traditionally presented, unlike all other game birds, with the head, feet and eviscera (guts) intact but the feathers removed \u003cspan\u003e(to order select the ‘plucked but not dressed’ option in the drop-down menu below)\u003c\/span\u003e.  The head and neck are eaten by some and the guts liquidize to make divine juices if you follow the recipe below. We can however remove head, feet and \u003cspan\u003einnards\u003c\/span\u003e on request (select the\u003cspan\u003e 'dressed’ option)\u003c\/span\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation and sourcing \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBritain hosts up to 1.3 million wintering woodcock from stable European population, but our resident breeding birds have declined by 35% since 2003. That's why we only source woodcock shot after 1st December, when migratory birds from Russia and Scandinavia have arrived. This timing protects vulnerable UK breeding birds while allowing responsible harvest of abundant migrants. This approach follows guidance from the Game \u0026amp; Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), whose research we support with a 50p donation from every woodcock sold. Your purchase directly funds vital conservation research into vulnerable species like woodcock and snipe\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy cooking tip is to ignore the British recipe books (hot and fast) and follow the French who cook woodcock slowly in a casserole pot with lid, in a spot of white wine and a couple of shallots for 2 hours at about 120-140 deg. The eviscera (guts) will liquidize leaving you with a bird with an empty cavity and lots of amazing juices. Fry some toast in these juices and serve the bird on top. Voila!  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Whole bird (plucked but not dressed - as pictured)","offer_id":887173649,"sku":"IN21001","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole bird (dressed)","offer_id":55032818631042,"sku":"IN21003","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/Woodcock_image_OR_2.jpg?v=1741789501"},{"product_id":"grouse-overyeared","title":"Grouse - Overyeared","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: August - December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreat flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBest casseroled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeeds 1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLimited numbers available \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight approx 370g to 420g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOveryeared grouse are older birds that hatched last year.  They are distinguished by the shedding of the nails on their feet, and their long third primary feather. These grouse are economically priced and have the greatest flavour and benefit from slower cooking at a lower temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnprocessed in feather options are also available but please read our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildmeat.co.uk\/pages\/game-in-feather-fur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadvice on buying in feather.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBest cooked long and slow in a casserole or hot pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Whole bird (oven ready)","offer_id":24946174217,"sku":"IN20003","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Whole bird ( in feather)","offer_id":55866795032962,"sku":"IN20004","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Overyeared-Grouse.jpg?v=1768579952"},{"product_id":"suffolk-pheasant-chestnut-pie-with-a-cream-sage-sauce","title":"Truly Traceable Homemade Pheasant \u0026 Chestnut Pie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable all year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: right;\" alt=\"British Pie Awards - silver\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/Capture_100x100.jpg?v=1713965509\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSuffolk pheasant and chestnuts with a cream and sage sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade shortcrust pastry glazed with free-range egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach pie serves one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in packs of 2 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives chilled ready to cook or alternatively to store in your freezer \u0026amp; cook from frozen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuffolk pheasant and chestnuts are combined with sage and cream from a local dairy farm and encased in handmade buttery pastry. This mouth-watering mix won Truly Traceable's husband a Silver Award at the 2017 and 2024 British Pie Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock up for seasonal dinner parties or to see you through the chilly nights ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildmeatcompany.myshopify.com\/pages\/product-ingredients#pies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCook from frozen for 35-45 minutes at 210°C\/fan 200°C.\/Gas Mark 7 or from fresh at 200C\/190C for 30 mins. Great with celeriac mash.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"2 pies (approx 210g\/pie)","offer_id":53369967051138,"sku":"IN37007","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/WILD_MEAT_COMPANY_2020_12_web.jpg?v=1599754142"},{"product_id":"suffolk-pheasant-blythburgh-free-range-pork-sausage-roll","title":"Truly Traceable Homemade Pheasant \u0026 Pork Sausage Rolls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable all year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/54264994_383784_100x100.jpg?v=1613070471\" alt=\"One star Great Taste Award - 2017\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoned Suffolk pheasant and Blythburgh free range pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade rough puff pastry glazed with free range egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in packs of 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives chilled ready to cook or alternatively to store in your freezer \u0026amp; cook from frozen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly Traceable of Halesworth have mixed tasty Suffolk pheasant and free range pork with a light seasoning of spices and fresh herbs to create these superb sausage rolls. Bake them from frozen until the buttery rough puff pastry is golden for a delicious lunch, snack or party piece. \u003cbr\u003eWinner of a Great Taste Award 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefer to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildmeatcompany.myshopify.com\/pages\/product-ingredients#pies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCook from frozen for 35-45 minutes at 210°C\/fan 200°C.\/Gas Mark 7 or from fresh at 200C\/190C for 30 mins until golden brown then enjoy hot or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"4 rolls (approx 160g per roll)","offer_id":53369980322178,"sku":"IN37003","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/WILD_MEAT_COMPANY_2020_15_web.jpg?v=1599754041"},{"product_id":"spatchcock-partridge","title":"Spatchcock Partridge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole partridge, butterflied for quick, even cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox 250g per bird, serves one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable plain or with piri piri marinade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate, tender meat with a subtle, approachable flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spatchcocked partridge has been cut along the backbone and opened flat, so it cooks faster and more evenly than a whole bird. Ten minutes on the barbecue or in a hot oven and it is done. The lean, delicate meat sits somewhere between chicken and pheasant, making it one of the easiest introductions to game for anyone used to cooking poultry.\u003cbr\u003eChoose plain for your own seasoning, or try the piri piri marinade for something ready to go straight onto the grill. Either way, one bird per person keeps portions simple and the cooking time short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Plain","offer_id":44081961631915,"sku":"IN12001","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Piri Piri","offer_id":44081961664683,"sku":"IN12002","price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/Wild_Meat_Shoot_2024-013-08_web.jpg?v=1725447334"},{"product_id":"wild-meat-selection-box","title":"Wild Meat Selection Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Meat Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable all year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach box contains your choice of either a 2kg wild venison haunch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a 2kg wild boar joint to feed up to 10 plus… \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg diced game \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMini Game Roast (Wild Boar sausage and pheasant fillet wrapped in streaky bacon) - 2 per pack (420g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 wild boar chipolatas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350g wild venison mince \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4 wood pigeon fillets (200g) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn just a few clicks, you can shop for six different and delicious dinners – and save yourself more than 10% on the cost of buying the items \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividually!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe star of each box is your choice of a wild venison or wild boar roasting joint that will delight up to 10 people. Cooked low and slow, the diced game makes a mouth-watering casserole or pie that will feed between 6 and 8 people.  The Mini Game Roast provides an effortless treat for 2 and the wild boar chipolatas, wild venison mince and wood pigeon fillets are all perfect for quick and easy full-flavoured suppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to Cooking Guidance for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/pages\/cooking-guidance#boar\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Boar roasting joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/pages\/cooking-guidance#venison\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Venison haunch roasting joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Please note all items included are shown individually.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the freezer with a tasty selection of wild meats to enjoy sustainable meals for less over the weeks ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Venison Haunch Roasting Joint (2kg)","offer_id":55584676741506,"sku":"IN17043","price":83.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wild Boar Roasting Joint (2kg)","offer_id":55584676774274,"sku":"IN18015","price":91.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/Meat_selection_venison_2025_33_web.jpg?v=1766075418"},{"product_id":"wild-duck-fillets","title":"Wigeon Fillets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: September - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreast fillets from wigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 fillets\/pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple to cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying just the fillets saves the fiddly job of carving the whole bird and still gives you most of the meat from the bird as neither the legs nor wings have much meat. Each pack contains 4 fillets per pack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking couldn’t be simpler - pan fry for a couple of minutes either side and serve with an orange jus. Alternatively, brown the fillets and then bake for five minutes maximum. Leave to rest for a further five minutes and then serve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarinade in a citrus and wine overnight in the fridge. Pan fry for a couple of minutes, rest and eat pink. Slice thinly across the breast when serving for presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"4 fillets (min 250g)","offer_id":55048393163138,"sku":"IN13001","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/Wild_duck_fillets_2025_41_web.jpg?v=1757337816"},{"product_id":"woodpigeon-in-feather","title":"Woodpigeon (in feather)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable all year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bird in full feather with head and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in Suffolk, available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-option ideal for feeding birds of prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most abundant wild bird we supply, and one that often surprises people up close. The grey, mauve and pink tones of the breast, set off by the white neck patch, look a lot better in the hand than you might expect. All our wood pigeon in feather are supplied whole and unprocessed, with plumage checked for condition before dispatch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable throughout the year from agricultural Suffolk, wood pigeon is a practical, reliable specimen for taxidermy, photography and film work. It is also one of our most popular birds with Scout leaders and outdoor educators running bushcraft sessions. For falconers and raptor keepers, our eco-shot option, typically steel rather than lead, means these birds are suitable for feeding birds of prey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of shot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WildMeatCompany","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":56383419318658,"sku":"IN14005","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eco-friendly","offer_id":56383419351426,"sku":"IN14006","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_April17_55_pigeon_web.jpg?v=1498748922"},{"product_id":"grouse-in-feather","title":"Grouse (in feather)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: August - December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhole red grouse in full feather with head and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeason August to December but available all year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlumage checked for condition, unblemished where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRed grouse is the only bird unique to the British Isles, found nowhere else in the world. The deep russet-brown plumage, feathered legs and red eye comb make it unmistakeable, and its association with the heather moorlands gives it a character that other game birds simply do not have. All our grouse are supplied whole and unprocessed, with plumage checked for condition before dispatch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTaxidermists, photographers and film crews value it for its distinctiveness and strong sense of place. Scout groups and outdoor educators also use it in bushcraft programmes, where the bird’s moorland origins open up broader conversations about habitat and seasonal game management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56504262394242,"sku":"IN20002","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/wildmeatcompany2018_39_1170x850_c9c4f85a-7677-4055-a96e-c2d9cd835ab1.jpg?v=1764838752"},{"product_id":"grouse-young-oven-ready","title":"Grouse Young (oven ready)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: August - December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eTender, good for roasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eFeeds 1 (or 2 as a generous starter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMinimum weight 300g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDispatched chilled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe royalty of early season game eating, a plain roasted young grouse has a tender and delicate flavour - simply divine. The first bird of the game season — full-flavoured, and best enjoyed simply roasted to let the meat speak for itself. A plain roast grouse in August or September is one of Britain's great culinary privileges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56507695956354,"sku":"IN20001","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_04_22a_web.jpg?v=1764838752"},{"product_id":"partridge-in-feather","title":"Partridge (in feather)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bird in full feather with head and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot partridge, available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumage checked for condition, unblemished where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and neatly marked, the partridge is a smaller bird than pheasant but no less worth a close look. The red-legged partridge, with its orange breast and red beak is one of the most attractive small game birds in the country. All our partridges are supplied whole and unprocessed, with plumage checked for condition before dispatch. Birds supplied outside the main season will have been previously frozen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller size makes partridge especially practical for bushcraft sessions with younger participants. Scout leaders and school groups regularly choose it as an introductory bird because it is easy to handle with confidence. For taxidermy and photography, the feather detail on a well-conditioned partridge stands up well to close-range work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of shot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment and for feeding raptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":56509760274818,"sku":"IN12009","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eco-friendly","offer_id":56509760307586,"sku":"IN12010","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company200.jpg?v=1498750173"},{"product_id":"pheasant-in-feather","title":"Pheasant (in feather)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bird in full feather with head, feet and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in Suffolk, in season October to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumage checked for condition, unblemished where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo British game bird matches a cock pheasant for colour. Green head, copper breast, barred tail feathers and, in many birds, a bold white collar: it is comfortably the most popular in-feather specimen we sell. Hens are more muted, a warm brown, but still useful for taxidermy and wildlife art. All our pheasants are supplied whole and unprocessed, with plumage checked for condition before dispatch. Birds supplied outside the October to February season will have been previously frozen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePheasant in feather is widely used by Scout leaders, Cub groups and schools running bushcraft programmes. The generous tail makes a visual impression, and the bird is a practical size for handling. For taxidermy, photography and film work, a well-marked cock pheasant remains one of the most requested game bird specimens in the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of shot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer two options: standard lead shot has long been the traditional choice for game birds, or our recently introduced eco-friendly option. This is typically steel shot, which is significantly better for the environment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Male \/ Standard","offer_id":56509869425026,"sku":"IN11013","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":56509869457794,"sku":"IN11014","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female \/ Standard","offer_id":56509869490562,"sku":"IN11015","price":3.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female \/ Eco-friendly","offer_id":56509869523330,"sku":"IN11016","price":4.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company199.jpg?v=1425306207"},{"product_id":"mallard-in-feather","title":"Mallard (in feather)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bird in full feather, unprocessed, with head and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild eco-shot (no lead) in Suffolk, in season September to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming,  Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe drake's iridescent green head and chestnut breast make it a striking specimen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mallard is the largest and best-known British wild duck. Everyone recognises it, and that familiarity is a genuine advantage as a specimen. The drake, with its glossy green head, white collar and chestnut breast, is hard to beat for visual impact. Hens are more understated, with a brown patterning that wildlife artists and illustrators find just as useful for reference work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our mallard are sourced from shoots across Suffolk during the September to February season and supplied whole and unprocessed. Birds supplied outside the season will have been previously frozen. For bushcraft sessions with Scout groups, schools and outdoor education providers, mallard’s familiarity gives young people a confident starting point. For taxidermy and photography, the drake speaks for itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":56705231487362,"sku":"IN13005","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":56705231520130,"sku":"IN13013","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/files\/Mallard.jpg?v=1774612914"},{"product_id":"wigeon-in-feather","title":"Wigeon (in feather)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: September - February\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bird in full feather with head and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in Suffolk, in season September to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumage checked for condition, unblemished where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wigeon drake is one of the better-looking ducks on the Suffolk coast. A warm chestnut head, creamy forehead and grey flanks give it a colour combination quite different from mallard or teal. Hens are plainer, a soft brown, but still distinctly wigeon in shape. All our wigeon are supplied whole and unprocessed, with head, feet and plumage present, and each bird is checked for feather condition. Birds supplied outside the September to February season will have been previously frozen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the marshes and estuaries of Suffolk, wigeon gives taxidermists and photographers a mid-sized duck with warm, distinctive colouring. These birds are also a useful addition for Scout groups and outdoor educators running bushcraft programmes, offering a species that contrasts well with the more familiar mallard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":56704634061186,"sku":"IN13011","price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":56704634093954,"sku":"IN13012","price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company195.jpg?v=1774612914"},{"product_id":"teal-in-feather","title":"Teal (in feather)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bird supplied in feather intact with head and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-shot (not lead) teal, in season September to February and available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumage checked for condition, unblemished where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritain’s smallest wild duck, and one of the most attractive. The drake carries a chestnut head with a broad green eye patch, and the body feathering is a fine pattern of grey, buff and white that looks better the closer you get. The hen is more muted but just as neatly marked. Every teal we supply is whole and unprocessed, with head, feet and plumage present. Each bird is checked for feather condition, and birds supplied outside the main season will have been previously frozen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly half the size of a mallard, teal is easy to handle for taxidermists and photographers, and displays well in mounts and collections. Scout groups and outdoor educators also find the smaller size practical for bushcraft sessions with younger participants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":56705230012802,"sku":"IN13009","price":2.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":56705230045570,"sku":"IN13014","price":2.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/teal_in_feather.jpg?v=1741090890"},{"product_id":"woodcock-in-feather","title":"Woodcock (in feather)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole bird supplied in full feather, intact with head and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-shot in the UK, available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully selected for good plumage condition, unblemished where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e£1.00 from every sale donated to GWCT woodcock and snipe research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodcock looks like no other type of British game bird. The long bill, large dark eyes and intricate brown, russet and cream feathering, designed for camouflage against the woodland floor, make it one of the most unusual birds you will come across. Every woodcock we supply is whole and unprocessed, with head, feet and plumage intact. Each bird is checked for feather condition before dispatch, and birds supplied outside the main season will have been previously frozen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, woodcock appeals to taxidermists, wildlife artists, photographers and film production teams. Its migratory background, wintering in Britain from Russia and Scandinavia, also makes it a useful talking point for Scout groups and outdoor educators running bushcraft sessions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation and sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritain hosts up to 1.3 million wintering woodcock from stable populations in Russia and Scandinavia, but our resident breeding birds have declined by 35% since 2003. That is why we only source woodcock shot after 1st December, when the migratory birds have arrived. This timing protects vulnerable UK breeding woodcock while allowing responsible harvest of the abundant winter visitors, an approach endorsed by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe donate £1.00 from every woodcock sold directly to GWCT research into woodcock and snipe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"Wild Meat Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56515618865538,"sku":"IN21002","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0391\/7709\/products\/Wild_Meat_Company184.jpg?v=1741789501"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wildmeat.co.uk\/collections\/game-birds.oembed?page=2","provider":"Wild Meat Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}