Perfecting the Craft of Farming

At Craftlay our farming is grounded in care, precision, and a deep respect for the natural lifecycle of our hens. We begin by raising our flocks from day-old chicks, placing a strong emphasis on animal health from the very start to set the foundation for a thriving, healthy future. Their nutrition is carefully curated, with all feed milled on site using locally grown grains from the Canterbury region. Living in a true free-range environment, our hens can express their natural behaviours - dust bathing, foraging, and exploring as they would instinctively.

This considered, hands-on approach allows our hens to thrive, craft and lay eggs of exceptional quality and fuller flavour that we know you will love. 

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Crafting a natural environment

What began as a blank site on the Canterbury Plains has been thoughtfully developed into an ideal free-range environment for our flocks. Each day, our hens are free to roam, seek shade beneath newly planted tree plantings, and forage naturally across fresh pasture.

Our hands-on, considered approach to farming ensures every flock is attended to daily, recognising the important role they play and the effort they put in each day.

Raised right. Full of flavour.

  • New World St Martins

    92 Wilsons Road, St Martins, Christchurch 8023

    New World Fendalton

    19/23 Memorial Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch 8053

    New World Ferry Road

    7/11 Saint Johns Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8062

    New World Wigram

    51 Skyhawk Road, Wigram, Christchurch 8025

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