We source our chicken from one farm in Leicestershire. The farm is Pasture for Life certified and rears truly free range, outdoor birds.
DOWNLANDS FARM
AN HISTORIC SURREY-HAMPSHIRE FARM THAT CHAMPIONS REGENERATIVE FARMING
MEET THE FARMER
James Gilboy is the owner/farmer at Downlands Farm, a historic Surrey - Hampshire farm that champions regenerative farming, where animals, people and wildlife work together to restore soil and nature while producing richer, pasture-raised meat and eggs. Under his stewardship, the estate’s livestock - from shorthorn cattle to woodland-raised poultry - graze fields and woodlands as part of an integrated ecosystem, connecting people back to where their food comes from.
DISCOVER THE DOWNLANDS FARM AND ESTATE HERE
MEET THE ANIMALS
At Downlands Farm, James cares for English Shorthorn cattle, woodland-raised pigs, pasture-raised chickens, turkeys and sheep grazing across woodlands and open fields as part of a carefully managed regenerative system.
Each species plays a role in restoring soil health, improving pasture diversity and strengthening the natural ecosystem. By rotating livestock and working with the rhythms of the land, James reconnects animals to their natural behaviours and environments, creating a farming model rooted in balance, biodiversity and long-term resilience.
THE LAND
At Downlands, everything begins with the land. Soil health sits at the centre of the farming system, shaping how pasture grows, how animals live, and ultimately the quality of food produced. By working with natural processes rather than against them, regenerative farming rebuilds soil structure, increases biodiversity, improves water retention, and strengthens long-term resilience.
As James puts it, regenerative farming “gives native wildflowers, grasses, legumes and herbs a chance to grow,” restoring balance by removing unnecessary machinery and chemicals from the system. Healthy soils support healthier ecosystems, healthier animals, and food that genuinely reflects the land it comes from.
