Roadside Attraction: Otis Poultry Farm - Otis, MA

Otis Poultry Farm

Otis, MA

N 42° 13.974 W 073° 06.615

Short Description: 

The Otis Poultry Farm is located on SR 8 at 1570 North Main Rd. in Otis, MA.

Long Description:

The 25 acre Otis Poultry Farm has been a western Massachusetts institution since 1904. Originally they sold only eggs and chickens. Now they have a general store which features homemade breads, pies, cheese, milk, fudge, candy and cookies.

The most endearing aspect of the Otis Poultry Farm is the signage. As you approach the property from the north or south you will see a large wooden chickens holding variety of humorous signs such as:

OTIS CHICKENS

RETIREMENT PLAN

ROASTERS - FRICASSEE

AL-LA-KING BARBECUE 

There is also a series of red chicken coops lined up on the east side of the road. In large white letters art the messages, one word per coop:

EGG EATERS MAKE BETTER LOVERS

FRESH EGGS LAID HERE