Most chickens now reach their desired weight within about 40 days, compared to 84 days for organic birds. Cereals, soya and legumes form the basis of most poultry feed, with soya making up between 20 and 25 per cent. Organic farming is different, a little less dependent on imported protein, using more grass and conserved grass (hay and silage) to feed sheep and cattle during the summer and winter. Under European organic regulations, feed is intended to ensure quality production …
