As demand has grown for eggs that are farmed in a way that gives hens a good life, so too has the Rohde’s family farm. Now about 80,000 hens roam their free-range farm in SA’s Clare Valley and the Rohde’s son Martin is their General Manager. Making animal welfare a priority that transcends generations.
Rohde’s hens are farmed with consideration for their physical and behavioural needs with plenty of space to move, stretch and flap their wings, secluded nesting places to lay their eggs, perches to rest and keep their bones and muscles strong, and litter to scratch and dustbathe in. Hens can roam outside during the day and scratch and peck, all with plenty of vegetation and shade.
Animal welfare has always been paramount for our family business. We believe healthy hens will lay delicious eggs for our customers to enjoy.
Martin Rohde
General Manager – Rohde’s Free Range Eggs
It indicates better welfare, and you can find RSPCA Certified products in supermarkets, and many of your favourite eating spots.
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Layer hens raised by producers with RSPCA Certification have nests, perches, litter to dust bathe and enough space to move. The Standard allows for indoor and outdoor housing that provide the hen with opportunities to perform natural behaviours.
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When your products are RSPCA Certified, you are showing that animal welfare is a priority for your business. Find out how to achieve certification and the benefits of being RSPCA Certified.
Animal welfare is seen by customers as an important part of a brand’s social responsibility. RSPCA Certified is recognised by Australians as meaning animals have been farmed with consideration of their welfare.
A strict chain of custody program means that all RSPCA Certified ingredients can be traced from point of sale right back to the farm and refers to handling of all RSPCA Certified products.
