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75 kva would be sufficient for 32000 birds (2 sheds) Our farms would be a 50/50 split between single and three phase Thanks

Feed represents over 50% of cost set so intake and price are key in maintaining profitability. There are various contracts available such as where egg and feed movement correlates, fixing feed and egg price for the flock or taking spot prices. As with all sectors in agriculture the most...

Hence why we dont tie people in to long term contracts. Reputations are easily tarnished in a small industry. Very pleased to hear our pullets are performing well. Jason must be looking after you well!

Pre brexit set up cost 30 per bird, since we have seen approximately a 16% increase. Will be some price variation depending on kit manufacturer, shed builder etc Lloyds supply feed, pullets and a route to market for eggs and spent hens. 1 flock contract minimum so if unhappy with feed or...

Current returns in excess of 2000 per acre after labour, capital and operating costs. Which in comparison to other sectors in agriculture would be very favourable. The land can still be grazed and the birds would produce half a tonne of manure per thousand birds per week which is not taken in to...

Approximately 8 years but the best performing producers will be considerably quicker

Happy to supply current budget figures and our producers historic margins. After all operating costs, capital repayments, interest and labour, each bird should leave around 2 pounds per bird per flock.

From a green field site to being ready to house birds, capital cost would be around 32 pounds per bird. If you would like a breakdown of capital costs and a costing on 16000 birds please let me know Thanks

Lloyds Free Range are seeking to procure additional free range egg producers. This is in light of the recent announcement from major retailers that by 2025 they want cage free egg supply for their shell egg sales and in addition to this, retailer demand for Free Range “liquid egg” increasing...

Retailers have announced that by 2025 they want cage free egg supply for their shell egg sales. In addition to this, we are seeing retailer demand for Free Range “liquid egg” increase for added value food products such as bakery items and sauces. Lloyds Free Range are seeking to procure...