These birds are reared in smaller flock sizes by individual

farmers who are passionate about the welfare of their animals.

Antibiotics are not routinely used but will sometimes be given for

therapeutic reasons. The birds not only have far more space available to

them than other more intensively reared birds but also enjoy enriched

conditions such as perching and being able to rest during natural

periods of darkness.

Today consumers are becoming increasingly interested in knowing more

about the provenance of their food. Often animal welfare is the key

decision making tool but not everybody can afford to purchase Free Range

or Organic Free Range produce