About our hen feeds

We use, and highly recommend the Hi Peak range of feed to anyone with backyard chickens. Hi Peak Feeds is the UK and Ireland’s largest 100% organic manufacturer of feeds, blends, minerals and speciality products. Their 100% focus on organic ensures that they have the largest matrix of raw materials, giving us the flexibility to manufacture feeds tailored to our exact requirements.

Their site at Killamarsh, Derbyshire means they are close by to us reducing food miles and we like the fact that they source their energy from 100% Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certified sources.

We believe that by having this organic supplementary feed available and by pasturing our hens that there isn’t a better tasting or more natural egg on the market. In order to complete the natural environment for the birds, we allow the odd cockerel (not required for our rare and traditional breeds breeding programme) to stay with the laying flocks. While not required for egg production, we feel he adds to the overall wellbeing of the flock and definitely provides a watchful eye over the ladies. It is delightful to watch him dance for the girls or treat them with something he has found. It all adds to a more natural environment for the birds, which creates a much happier flock and gives us better eggs.

Prince Charles who is an avid organic farmer runs Highgrove on these same principles. It is a fantastic place to visit and I have been inspired by it on a number of occasions. Hidden away and not on the main garden tour is the most impressive chicken house you have ever seen. It is only rivalled by a friend of mine Ian Webb who has what we jokingly call “The Highgrove North Chicken Palace.” He was also inspired by a visit to the gardens.