Hen Wellbeing

Our priority has always been animal care and that commitment remains as strong today as it was over 80 years ago when we first started producing eggs. We are committed to maintaining high standards of animal care regardless of housing type, and support poultry science research that explores opportunities for continuous improvement. We are also committed to providing consumers with choice in the types of eggs they purchase. We are proud of our long history of supplying Canadian families with safe, nutritious, affordable eggs that meet their individual needs.

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Animal Welfare Statement

Types of Hen Housing

Conventional Housing

This has been the predominant housing method in Canada for decades. Hens are housed together in small social groups that offer easy access to food and water, and the eggs are collected by hand or conveyor.

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Enriched Housing

A more spacious alternative to conventional housing, enriched colony cages provide hens with room to perch and lay their eggs in a nesting area. It also allows scratch pads for the hens to indulge in one of their natural instincts to dust bathe. The eggs are collected by hand or conveyor.

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Free Run

The hens are free to roam in open concept barns equipped with nests, perches and dust bathing areas. There is ample access to both feed and water.

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Free Range

All the amenities of Free Run housing, but with additional access to an outdoor area weather permiting. This allows the hens the opportunity to forage and express other natural behaviours.

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Additional Information

Hen Care
Learn more about biosecurity, hen nutrition, disease prevention and other ways we ensure that our hens are healthy and well cared for.
Feed and Water
Working closely with nutritionists, we provide our hens with access to top-quality feed and clean water 24 hours a day.
Pecking Order
We take important measures to help avoid pecking issues that can cause harm and feather loss to the hens.
Employee Training
All Burnbrae poultry employees undergo a thorough training program to ensure that they take great pride in caring for our hens.

Our Farmers

We work with a group of Canadian farmers committed to producing nutritious and affordable eggs while also prioritizing the welfare of their hens and environment.

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Virtual Tour

You’re invited to have a look around the farm yourself. Experience our different farming systems here.

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