Life on the Farm: Happy Hens and Better Eggs at Rotmell Farm.

At Rotmell Farm, we believe that healthy land creates healthy animals—and healthy animals produce nutritious food. That’s why our free range hens play a central role in our regenerative farming system. With access to expansive pastures, they live the way hens were meant to: scratching, pecking, and dust-bathing in the open air.

The girls living their best lives!

Room to Roam

Unlike conventional operations where hens may only see a small patch of grass, our hens roam across large fields. Our cattle and sheep regularly pass through the hens fields on a rotational basis, the hens help break down dung, eat fly larvae, and fertilise the soil as they go. It’s a partnership that improves the health of our pastures while letting the birds live natural, enriched lives.

Why Free Range Eggs Are Better

Eggs from free range hens don’t just taste better—they are better. Studies have shown that eggs from hens raised on pasture contain:

• Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids

• More vitamin D (thanks to sunshine!)

• Increased vitamin A and E content

• Lower cholesterol and saturated fat

  
  

And it’s not just about numbers. Customers often tell us they can taste the difference—richer yolks, firmer whites, and a depth of flavour that’s hard to match.

Regeneration in Every Shell

As part of our regenerative farming approach, our hens don’t just live well—they contribute to the land’s long-term health. Their natural behaviours help us build soil, sequester carbon, and support biodiversity. Every egg is a small act of restoration.

Alex Brewster analysing the grass on farm.

So the next time you crack open a Rotmell Farm egg, know that it’s more than just breakfast. It’s a product of thriving pasture, happy hens, and a farm that puts nature first.

The glorious views we are blessed with at Rotmell Farm.

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