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free range

- Supposed to mean that poultry is allowed to roam without being confined and is fed naturally grown crops, consuming only a vegetarian diet.

See also related terms for poultry.

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We children who were used to the free range of woods and fields were homesick for the country in our narrow city yard, and I associate with this longing the 'Farmer's Boy of Bloomfield,' which my father got for me.

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"Have done with these fooleries," said Don Quixote; "let us push on straight and get to our own place, where we will give free range to our fancies, and settle our plans for our future pastoral life."

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The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) said big is not always best when it comes to eggs.

Why biggest is not always best when it comes to eggs

Free range hens are housed in barns with bedding and perches.

Do you think you only eat free range? Think again; 'Caged' eggs in everyday foods; EXCLUSIVE

FREE range egg producers are asking people to look for a good egg, rather than a large one.

Egging on public to make a change

Poached free range chicken bound in a lightly spiced yogurt with roasted apricot

Royal wedding 2018: Checkout what the newlyweds and their guests will have for lunch

The company is using RAP's MA RapTray for its "Free Range Pantry" collection that features its Honey & Mustard Roasted free range Turkey; its Rosemary, Garlic & Lemon free range Turkey; and its Butter Roasted free range Turkey.

RAP reduces plastics by 85% with newly developed Modified Atmosphere Carton Food Tray

Aldi have describedtheir birdsas 'exceptional', offering 'free range, hand-reared birds' and 'turkey parcels glazed with orange and prosecco', there's plenty of choice, with many 'prized for their flavour and succulence'.

Aldi announces their turkey prices for Christmas and they're some of the cheapest on offer; Aldi are here to make sure you have a turkey-rific Chirstmas dinnerwithout breaking the bank

Thebudget supermarket chainhas a wide range of turkeys to choose from thisfestive season- from free range, hand-reared birds to turkey parcels glazed with orange and prosecco.

Aldi turkey: Supermarket announces 'unbeatable' prices ahead of them hitting the shelves; There's a wide range to choose from, including free range, hand-reared birds to parcels glazed with prosecco

| By Sainsbury's Ham and Egg Salad, 240g, use by Aug 9-14 | By Sainsbury's Potato and Egg Salad, 300g, use by Aug 9-14 | Morrison's Potato and Egg Salad, 250g, use by Aug 13 | Morrisons Egg and Cress Sandwich, Morrisons Cafe only, use by Aug 11 | Morrisons Cafe Sandwich Selection, Morrisons Cafe only, use by Aug 11 | Waitrose Free Range Egg Mayonnaise Deli Filler, 240g, use by Aug 13&16 | Waitrose Free Range Reduced Fat Egg Mayonnaise Deli Filler, 170g, use by Aug 14 | Waitrose Free Range Egg and Bacon Deli Filler, 170g, use by Aug 14&16 | Asda Baby potato and free range egg salad, 270g, use by Aug 9-14 | Asda Spinach and free range egg snack pot, 110g, use by Aug 9-13 | Asda FTG Ham and Cheddar ploughman's salad bowl, 320g, use by Aug 9-13

List of egg products being withdrawn

The British Hen Welfare Trust is urging people to think who they buy their treats from - as some of Britain's favourite bakery brands are still not free range.