The Farm House proudly sources its chicken for smallgood production exclusively from Mount Barker Free Range Chicken

Mount Barker keep their philosophy of free-range farming simple: the chickens are left to roam freely and forage outdoors during the day on an area not less than three times the area of the coop or shed and are sheltered from predation and inclement weather at night..

All Mt Barker free-range chickens are raised in the south-west of Australia. The region is well known for its clean environment, pure water and award winning produce.

The pastures are planted with nut and fruit trees and reticulated when water is available. The sprinklers are used to shower the chickens with cool water on scorching hot days.

When the chicks are about three weeks old and fully feathered, the doors are opened and they can roam far and wide and do what comes naturally on the free-range pastures. They forage through grass, explore the play gyms with perching bales and shade themselves under trees and artificial shelters.

All the birds are grown naturally – this means no artificial hormones or antibiotic growth promoters are used, and the flocks forage on chemical free pastures. The chickens are fed a special diet that includes the best quality hormone-free natural grains and protein.

The birds are treated with the utmost respect at all times. Mt Barker chickens are raised by caring farmers and highly trained support staff who sign an animal welfare covenant. The farms are all monitored by independent veterinarians. In essence this ensures our animals are free from hunger, thirst, discomfort, pain or distress. Mt Barker Chicken was the first RSPCA free-range approved chicken farmer in Australia.

Mount Barker Free Range Chicken is a highly consistent product that shares the same Farm House philosophies. It is a pleasure to be able to use their products for our range.