In 2021, aged 26, Ed Smaldon returned from JP Morgan after a year-long sabbatical to…
Organic Free Range Unit
D. E Morgan, Newtown, Wales
The next generation has been the focus for Emlyn when he commissioned Powell & Co to build an organic free-range poultry unit. Now with grown-up sons who have an interest in poultry farming, Emlyn has converted part of the farm to organic and secured a contract to supply eggs to Stonegate OF&G.
The 180ft by 60ft steel frame unit houses 6,000 Lohman Brown organic layers with a central partition wall separating the flock into two. Ease of management and efficiency has been achieved as a result of the layout which includes the Big Dutchman Natura Colony Step Multi-tier system. A veranda on the north-facing side of the building has provided additional shelter and houses the generators, lockable water pump room and safety for the birds from predators and the elements.
Special Features
- Single 180ft x 60ft steel-frame unit
- 30ft x 60ft egg packing room and store
- Veranda, the full length of the bird area, with galvanised post and box profile cladding
- Big Dutchman Natura Colony Step Multi-tier system.
- Juniper Green cladding for roof, sides and veranda
Why Powells?
“We were recommended Powell’s by several people and we have been delighted with the attention to detail and finish of the building. The team at Powell’s were easy to deal with and very professional. Nothing was an issue and the site team were excellent, very thorough and tidy. We were kept informed throughout the project, with team members from head office visiting the site at key stages of the build. I have since shown people around the building and everyone has been impressed with the finishing touches” Emlyn Morgan, New Mills, Newtown
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