Free-range laying hens: organic management guide

Practical guidance for organic free-range laying hen systems in Switzerland and Europe

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Detail description

Free-range laying hens in organic farming: practical guidance for pasture access, housing, and management in Switzerland and Europe. Covers rotational grazing, wood chip areas, and concrete zones, with focus on animal welfare, predator control, disease prevention, and economic viability. Provides breed recommendations, spatial planning, and shelter options. Published by FIBL.

Contribution detail info

Project

OK-Net EcoFeed

Organic Knowledge Network on Monogastric Animal Feed

Location
Switzerland
Authors
Siegfried Hartnagel, Esther Zeltner, Veronika Maurer, Beat Bapst, Helen Hirt
Purpose
Support decision-making and strategic planning, Other

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


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