Fulfilling 100% organic poultry diets with range forage and roughage

Improving organic poultry diets with forage crops on free-range systems

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Detail description

Crops and herbs to enhance foraging quality and feed value in free-range and housed organic poultry systems. This technical note provides practical guidance on selecting and cultivating grasses, forage plants, and herbs to improve diet quality and sustainability on organic farms. Nutritional data and species recommendations support effective range management. Relevant for organic farmers and poultry keepers aiming to meet 100% organic feed requirements through on-farm forage production. Part of the Organic Research Centre’s monogastric feeding series.

Contribution detail info

Project

OK-Net EcoFeed

Organic Knowledge Network on Monogastric Animal Feed

Location
United Kingdom
Authors
Kenny Crawley
Purpose
Other, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Apr 03, 2026
Origin language
English
Official project website
OK-Net EcoFeed
License
Other