Lidl's Duck Welfare Label Initiative
All the fresh duck sold within our core food range is farmed to best practice guidance and independently audited with full traceability from the farm to the supplier.
The assurance standard we work with ensures that the welfare of the ducks is kept to an approved standard by trained stock people. Welfare indicators of the ducks, such as physical condition, behaviour, temperature, ventilation as well as feed and water are closely monitored.
Further Information:
Method of Production | Indoor | British Indoor | British Indoor+ | British Free Range | British Organic |
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Space Allowance | Ireland = Maximum stocking density 19 - 39 kg/Maximum stocking density of 17 kg/m² depending on weight and age EU = Maximum stocking density 19 - 52 kg/Maximum stocking density of 17 kg/m² | Maximum stocking density between 17 - 24 kg/m² depending on age and weight | Maximum stocking density of 17 kg/m² | Maximum stocking density of 17 kg/m² | Maximum stocking density of 21kg/m² (fixed housing) Maximum stocking density of 30 kg/m² (mobile housing) |
Animal welfare/ Enrichment | Ireland = Specific suppliers to Lidl GB to provide water baths EU = Constant Access to food water | 30cm of bathing water per 100 birds to allow them to cover their heads and bath without difficulty Constant access to straw to encourage natural behaviour
| More space to encourage natural behaviour 50cm of open water per 100 birds below 21 days old and 833cm of open water space for birds 21 days and older The bird is free to cover its head fully in water and shake over its body | Indoor and Indoor+, plus: Minimum outdoor area of 8m² per bird Natural cover, such as trees, bushes or artificial cover such as shelters Outdoor enrichment, such as ponds, can also be included
| Access to a continuous outdoor range area (of 4.5m² per bird) for a minimum of 2/3 of their life Organic straw as a litter material (best practice only) Outdoor access to a pond, stream, lake or pool |
Assurance Partners | Bord Bia Quality Assurance | Red Tractor | RSPCA Assured Red Tractor | RSPCA Assured Red Tractor | Organic Farmers & Growers EU Organic Label RSPCA Assured Red Tractor |
