Watkins Poultry

Small-scale poultry farms keep city neighborhoods supplied with fresh eggs and meat without the industrial footprint. Watkins Poultry fits that bill along the quiet stretch of Alabama Avenue where Brooklyn’s residential blocks meet the warehouses. You’ll find it at 140 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, a short walk from the elevated J train tracks that mark the border of East New York and Bushwick.

Around here, farm-fresh means you can pick up whole birds, pre-cut pieces, and sometimes specialty cuts like thighs or wings on the same day they’re processed. Eggs are usually available in standard dozen cartons, and a few seasonal items—think ground poultry or marinated skewers—pop up when demand spikes. The setup is no-frills: what you see on the chalkboard is what’s ready, so calling ahead with any special requests saves time. Reach them at (718) 345-8600 before you head over to confirm what’s in stock.

After you leave, the sidewalks hum with the usual mix of delivery vans and neighbors walking dogs. For exact directions, pull up the map before you go: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c25c506d2f5b07:0x62487862cdf4c507. The block itself feels more utilitarian than trendy, a reminder that Brooklyn still has pockets where food comes straight from the source.