Messy Path Farm

Messy Path Farm raises ayam Cemani in Newton, IL, serving Jasper County and southern Illinois near St. Louis. Sarah Barnes has more than a decade of experience in rare poultry breeding and is affiliated with national poultry associations and local breeder clubs. She maintains strict biosecurity protocols, arranges annual health screenings with a poultry veterinarian, and provides regular vaccinations against common diseases. Birds are housed in climate-sheltered coops and small, pasture-enclosed pens that encourage natural foraging and daily social interaction. All chicks begin life under controlled brooding lamps with supplemental heat before moving outdoors at around six weeks.

The farm’s hands-on approach ensures each bird receives personalized attention, contributing to consistent weight gain and a calm temperament. Sarah’s background in animal photography offers an attentive eye for flock health, plumage quality, and overall vitality. Local enthusiasts often praise the deep black sheen of ayam Cemani and appreciate the farm’s transparency in flock management and breeding records.