Meat production might be a sensitive subject for some. However, in line with Hatching Network’s transparency ideology, this difficult subject should be addressed openly.

The Farm’s on-site abattoir is a fully operating, transparent dispatching service and a training centre for chicken keepers. With the belief that killing of animals has to be done in the most humane and respectful way possible, the Farm’s abattoir employs the latest, research-based methods for killing.

It is used for a small-scale meat production from the farm’s or members’ chickens. Although the farm’s chickens are kept mainly for their eggs, meat will be produced upon special request. Please check availability in advance via the Farm Shop.

Educational tours are open to the public. As a way to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation of food, and what it takes for it to arrive at the table. Tours run daily, 12:00-13:00 or 16:00-17:00. No booking required.

A more practical, in-depth knowledge can be gained by attending the Meat Production & Processing workshop. Please find out more information here.

The Dispatching Service is for Keepers needing/ wishing to learn how to humanely kill their own chickens. Please find more information here.