We’re about caring for our birds
All Tegel farms are proudly SPCA Certified. This guarantees independent auditing of our farms that prioritises the well-being of our chickens and supports the promotion of positive experiences. SPCA Certified animal welfare standards raise the bar of welfare for NZ’s animals in farming spaces. It’s a commitment to excellence that reflects our dedication to compassionate farming practices.
SPCA Certified free range standards ensure that our chickens are raised in comfortable, enriched free range systems that allow the chickens to move around freely, perform natural behaviours such as dust bathing, perching, scratching, and foraging.
For free range chickens, shade and shelter on the range provides opportunities for the birds to make the most of being outside.
Our farms
Meet some of our farmers and hear about how we care for our chickens and the importance of upholding high standards of animal welfare.
The five domains of animal welfare
Free range products.
As New Zealand’s largest poultry supplier, we take our responsibility to lead in animal welfare seriously. That’s why all Tegel-branded retail products are proudly changing to Free Range.
This move reflects not only our commitment to higher animal welfare standards, but also our recognition of what matters to consumers, more ethical, sustainable choices. When you choose Tegel Free Range, you’re choosing chicken raised with care.
It feels good to know where your food comes from, and even better to know it was raised with respect.