At Herb Fed Poultry, we believe that great chicken starts with great people. Our free range, herb fed chickens are raised with care, time and attention – and the people behind the scenes play a huge part in making that happen.
Adam is our Farm Manager and spends his days making sure everything runs smoothly on the farm, from caring for the birds to keeping the machinery working and the team organised. We managed to grab a few minutes out of his busy day to find out what life is really like at Herb Fed Poultry – and why he thinks our chickens are so special.
What does a typical day on the farm look like for you?
“Every morning we all gather over a coffee to discuss what needs doing on the farm for the day. We will then load our trailers up with fresh straw ready to start bedding up each house.
We start at opposite ends of the field until all the houses have been checked, bedded up and fed. Of course, with farming, you never quite know what other jobs you will need to do in between!”
Adam explains that the mornings are usually spent making sure every chicken house is clean, comfortable and fully stocked with feed and water.
“This usually takes us till lunch. In the afternoon we will get on with other jobs such as moving the chicken huts to fresh pasture or doing maintenance on the farm’s machinery.”
What’s the first thing you check on when you start your day?
“I normally check that the staff are happy and know what they should be doing for the day.”
As Farm Manager, Adam is responsible not only for the birds, but also for the people working alongside him. At Herb Fed Poultry, teamwork is a huge part of daily life.
Herb Fed chickens, doing what they do best!
What’s the most rewarding part of working with Herb Fed chickens?
“I think the most rewarding part is raising the birds themselves. Despite what people might think, they have real character!
It’s also nice to get feedback from customers on how much they’ve enjoyed the chicken – it certainly makes the hard work worthwhile.”
At Herb Fed Poultry, we often hear from customers who say they can taste the difference. Raising free range chickens slowly, naturally and with plenty of space to roam creates chicken with exceptional flavour and texture.
