The Leading Supplier of high quality free rangelayer chickens
Our chicken are allowed to live FREELY and to grow up naturally as chickens should do.
Breeds
Our Chicken Breeds
Chickens come in a variety of breeds, each with unique characteristics suited for different purposes, such as egg-laying, meat production, or ornamental use.
Egg-Laying Breeds
Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, and Australorps are top egg producers. Leghorns lay white eggs, Rhode Island Reds lay brown, and Australorps are record-breaking layers.
Meat breeds
Cornish Cross, Bresse, and Jersey Giants are raised for meat. Cornish Cross grows fast, Bresse is known for flavor, and Jersey Giants provide large meat yields.
Dual-purpose breeds
Plymouth Rocks, Orpingtons, and Wyandottes are great for both eggs and meat, making them ideal for small farms.
Ornamental breeds
Silkies, Polish, and Sebrights are kept for their looks, with unique feather patterns and striking appearances.
About Us
About Our Company
The Potch-Koekoek is a South African dual-purpose chicken breed
It was developed for both meat and egg production. Known for its hardiness, it thrives in various climates and is ideal for small-scale farms.
Potch-Koekoeks lay brown eggs and are easily recognizable by their black-and-white barred plumage. They're prized for being robust, low-maintenance birds with good temperaments, making them popular in backyard and rural farming.
Free-range chicken rearing
Key Aspects
Natural Environment
Free-range chickens have access to outdoor spaces, allowing them to forage for insects, seeds, and plants, which enhances their health and diet quality.
Better Welfare
Chickens in free-range systems experience lower stress levels as they can engage in natural behaviors like scratching, dust bathing, and roaming.
Healthy Eggs & Meat
Free-range chickens typically produce eggs and meat with higher nutritional value, including more omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins due to their diverse diet.
Sustainability
Free-range farming practices promote soil health through natural fertilization, thus less chemical inputs hence a more sustainable farming ecosystem.
Testimonial
Our Customer
"Your free-range chicken has made a huge difference in our meals. It's tender, juicy, and so much better than what we used to buy."
Meat Preparation
Ingredients for Different Recipes
Sticky Lemon Chicken Recipe
* 3 juicy lemons
* 50g butter
* 3 tbsp clear honey
* leaves from 4 rosemary sprigs
* 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
* 8 chicken pieces, such as thighs and drumsticks, with skin
* 750g potatoes, peeled and cut into smallish chunks green salad, to serve
PURCHASE
Garlic and lemon Chicken
* 1 (about 1.6kg) whole roasting chicken, neck and giblets discarded
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 1 orange, quartered
* 1 lemon, quartered
* 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, plus 3 garlic cloves, chopped
* 2 cans chicken broth
* 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
* 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
* Kitchen string or butcher twine
Chicken OSCAR
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup flour salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons butter 1 cup crabmeat
12 asparagus spears, cooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages hollandaise sauce mix
Red Barn Fried Chicken
* 3 eggs
* 1/3 cup water
* About 1 cup hot red pepper sauce
* 2 cups self-rising flour
* 1 teaspoon pepper
* House seasoning, recipe follows
* 1 (about 1.6kg) chicken, cut into pieces
* Oil, for frying, preferably peanut oil
Our free-range chickens are raised in a natural, stress-free environment where they have ample space to roam, forage, and thrive. This results in healthier birds that produce eggs and meat with superior flavor and nutritional value.