Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all Tegel products are halal.  Tegel is audited and approved by Halal Conformity Services Limited, an approved Halal Organisation.

Tegel does not and never has used growth hormones in the growing of our chickens. The use of hormones in farming is an illegal practice in New Zealand, a law which has stood since the 1960s.

All Tegel’s chickens are 100% bred, hatched and raised in New Zealand and we have locations in Christchurch, New Plymouth and Auckland.

At Tegel we’re committed to helping you make healthier food choices. That’s why we put nutrition information, ingredients listings, allergens and the Health Star Rating (HSR) on all our packs. This way you can make the best decisions around feeding you and your family.

Yes, some of our products will contain allergens. We recommend you read the label carefully to avoid any allergens you and your family may have.

Yes, Tegel raises both free range and cage free chickens. Our chickens are brought up in large, open barns for the first few weeks of their life. Once fully feathered, our free range chickens venture outside where they are free to roam, shelter under trees, forage, and peck amongst natural vegetation.

Even when inside, our poultry is never kept in cages.

Tegel chickens sometimes receive small amounts of “non-human” antibiotics to keep them healthy. We ensure that any poultry that receives medicine is then subject to a withdrawal period to ensure they are free from any residual medicine. Tegel only uses antibiotics that are registered under the New Zealand Animal Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act, and they are only ever used under veterinary supervision.