What makes us *unique* is that our birds are not just 'Free Range', they are raised *in the veldt and not next to it.* Our birds are raised in mobile chicken houses, so everyday our birds are moved onto *fresh veldt* where they will forage and enjoy the natural earth under their feet. This not only benefits the chickens, but rejuvenates the veldt they inhabit by returning much wanted nutrients back to the ground.

What sets Veldt apart? They NEVER:

🚫 Use light stimulation or hormones

🚫 Feed Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

🚫 Administer antibiotics

🚫 force feed

🚫 add brine or water to our product

Instead, their chickens enjoy:

✅ Constant access to feed and clean water

✅ Breathe fresh quality mountain air

✅ Beautiful views

✅ Ample natural Vitamin D, sunshine

✅ Have access to some of their natural diet

✅ Grounded 24/7

✅ Eat only non GMO feed

✅ Drink unfiltered spring water

✅ Taste of real, wholesome meat!

🍗 They do everything from a classic wholebird to sosaties and chicken mince! They have a whole list of conveniently deboned cuts like deboned wholebird, thighs with or without skin, drumsticks and breast fillets

🍔 A farm favorite is deboned thighs braai'd on a roosterkoek or Portuguese roll from Bethlehem Breads.

Feed from Profile feeds is GM free grain, however it is mixed in a factory which also makes GM feed. For this reason, there can be traces of contamination. herefore, GM free grain is grain that is not glyphosate resistant, which means little to no glyphosate is used in the growing of that grain.

They are able to capitalise on the economies of scale of their main business, selling day old chickens to bring us great prices for regeneratively farmed chicken.

Q1: Can you tell us a bit about your farm and where it’s located? Our farm is a small family-run operation started on Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West. We then moved our regenerative farming practices to our family farm outside Wolseley, where we have 18.7 hectares with 2 cows, 37 sheep, 34 pigs and around 5000 chickens. This allows us to grow while staying true to our principles of sustainable and humane farming to offer quality meat.

Q2: What do you mean by Pasture Reared Chicken"? When we say "Pasture Reared Chicken," we really mean it! Our chickens spend the majority of their lives outdoors, in the veldt, enjoying fresh air, spring water and sunshine. Once they are big enough and have their feathers, we rotate them daily to fresh pastures and fynbos. This natural environment allows them to peck and scratch for bugs, worms, grasses, seeds, flowers, and weeds all day, every day.

Q3: How does your approach to farming contribute to the well-being of the chickens and the environment? Our farming approach is rooted in regeneration. We nurture the land, allowing the soil’s natural ecosystems to flourish. Our chickens grow at a slower, more natural rate, which is healthier for them and results in tender, delicious meat. By allowing the land to regenerate and practicing humane food production, we create a sustainable cycle that benefits both the environment and our chickens.

Q4: What do you feed your chickens, and how do you ensure they get the nutrients they need? We mix our chicken feed with individually sourced ingredients to ensure they receive a balanced range of nutrients. We source our Non GMO feed from Profile Feeds. We’re committed to providing our chickens with the best possible nutrition and GM-free grain is crucial because it is not resistant to glyphosate, a highly toxic pesticide found in GM crops. We do send feed samples a few times a year for independent Glyphosate testing to ensure that the feed is not contaminated. By using GM-free grain, we minimize the use of glyphosate, promoting healthier crops and, in turn, healthier feed for our chickens. This aligns with our commitment to sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

Q6: How does your main business help in keeping prices affordable for regeneratively farmed chicken? We’re able to offer great prices for our regeneratively farmed chicken by capitalizing on the economies of scale from our main business, which involves selling day-old chickens. This allows us to manage costs effectively while maintaining our commitment to high-quality, ethically farmed chicken.

Q7: How do you manage your chickens in winter? We put little wood burners in the moving mobiles to keep them warm. The chickens love them! They still are smaller since chickens put more into feather production during winter, so it’s an education with our buyers that they should expect slightly smaller birds.

Veldt reared