The Free Ranger sources chicken from free range RSPCA Certified farms in the regional areas of – Mornington and Gippsland, Riverland in South Australia and Southeast Queensland.
These farms take pride in raising their birds to higher animal welfare standards. During the day chickens have access to an attractive outdoor area. There’s shade to protect them from the sun and plenty of space to explore. At night chickens have shelter and protection inside a large barn, with space to move and they can perch, dustbathe and forage. The Free Ranger farmers believe passionately in raising chickens this way, even though it’s not the easiest way.
Available at selected Woolworths stores in SA, NSW, Victoria and Queensland
It indicates better welfare, and you can find RSPCA Certified products in supermarkets, and many of your favourite eating spots.
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Farmed animals on farms with RSPCA Certification are raised with a focus on their behavioural and physical needs. Each animal-specific standard has hundreds of requirements that prioritise handling, housing and husbandry to provide farmed animals with a better quality of life.
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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.
