Tree-range hens: The best habitat for hens

Did you know that chickens are traditionally forest animals, native to the jungles of Southeast Asia? But the environment that most farmed birds live in today is so far removed from anything remotely similar.
But what if we could raise hens in an environment that mimicked a forest? Well Riverford egg farmer, Jerry, is doing just that. We paid him a visit to find out more.

[@mikemellor759]

A great reminder for why we’re Riverford customers - it’s lovely to see your suppliers as well as your own farms. Could you give us an update on how your sustainability fund is being used.

[@riverfordorganicveg]

Thanks so much Mike for your custom and support. Our latest Sustainability Report will be out soon, we are just busy finishing it so you will have some great updates about all our activities including the Riverford Planet Fund👍

[@gracemills8456]

Amazing!!! May God continue to bless them for their hard word.

[@Gabrielowns321]

Hi, I subscribe to riverford. But i am curious, what are your practices regarding acquiring hens and the processes involved for male born chicks?

[@missbirdsmiles5387]

My local farm (Raby eggs) has woodland hens, I never realised this was their natural habitat though.

[@pjayadeep]

👍 does the chicken also live on the trees ? Or in a coop ?

[@helengrogan2911]

Great to hear your farmers going above and beyond minimum requirements with your encouragement 👍

[@riverfordorganicveg]

So good to see those happy healthy chickens - and the eggs taste amazing!

[@sarahnelson5177]

Fascinating, thank you for sharing this.

[@idabergmann5270]

💚happy hens💚

[@joannahart1604]

A friend of mine had her hens living in trees for years! So lovely to see.

[@TK-jump]

Just be vegan if you really give a damn