Our British birds are reared in purpose-built houses with windows down each side to allow the natural light to stream in. They also have straw bales and perches to play with to keep them fit and active. The hens also enjoy 20% more space than the industry standard, giving them the room they need to move freely.

These standards meet the RSPCA's recommendations for stocking density and have the support of other key organizations such as Compassion in World Farming (CIWF). Take a look at their website to find out more about animal welfare issues, it makes for interesting reading. In fact CIWF recently awarded us a Good Chicken Award for our commitment to launching British Higher Welfare Chicken.

The team here have worked incredibly hard to make this happen. Ridiculous as it sounds, securing a reliable source of higher welfare British chicken for our 200+ kitchens around the UK is much harder than you’d think.

We believe it’s a good move for everyone (British farmers are supported, food miles are reduced, freshness is guaranteed) and well worth all the effort.