Trees mean better business for Chicken Farmers - Lakes Free Range Egg Company

David Brass, CEO of The Lakes Free Range Egg Company, is a recognised advocate of tree planting as an active part of farm management. Introducing trees to his farm, David is not only seeing commercial benefits but also helping to improve animal health.
Our woodland creation advisors have years of experience advising landowners on the benefits of trees. We provide subsidised trees and independent advice and support to farmers interested in planting trees.
Find out more about how we can help you woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant
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[@maximme]

I wish this man is the Prime Minister of Britain. He certainly has the brains for the job.

[@sultanmahmud5500]

A very beautiful environment is an ideal place to raise chickens.

[@faissalelfrougui1877]

Fantastic video, love the idea chicken for me, something that I’ve always wanted to do. I’m really excited to start a new venture.❤

[@MrSuperG]

Me too

[@mbkhanpoultryfarming8443]

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[@mbkhanpoultryfarming8443]

nice good farming

[@-whackd]

They are a forest bird from Asia.

[@naeemashraf4251]

Very good

[@luisalbertomatosdiaz1475]

how do you collect eggs?

[@jeffreytaylor6463]

I used to free range my chickens in a wooded area. Granted, I had 26 not 16,000, but I'm sure it's the same principle. Chickens instinctively lay their eggs where it's safe, and for them that's the coop. They actually stand watch for each other and make calls to lure away predators. If you have a rooster, he'll stand watch too. Every now and then I would have a renegade, but I really didnt miss any eggs. A HUGE benefit from this is the savings in feed costs. If chickens can forage in the woods, they'll only eat about 1/2 of their feed. That's a massive savings in feed, which is extremely expensive. Another benefit is they can find a more complete and healthier diet. And their eggs are much better. They also tend to stay healthier as well. So, losing a few eggs here and there is totally worth the massive savings in feed, quality in eggs and overall health of the chickens.

[@waqarabdul8706]

would be better if you plant the fruit trees or some wood production trees together with chickens ,

[@joshfoster9832]

Nope, it wouldn't. Birch trees go so well with agriculture because of their anti biotic properties. Saves thousands a year in medicine and vet bills. Also makes excellent firewood.

[@johanna006]

@@joshfoster9832 How do their antibiotic properties affect chickens?

[@MrSuperG]

@@johanna006fungus?

[@lifebeginsmuztafa6407]

What breed is this?

[@adamyeates2845]

Warrens

[@markpurcell3588]

Hybrid Rhode island red.