We see chickens as more than just layers of eggs. They have desires, instincts and feelings. They suffer and enjoy. They’re beings just like us – but then forest birds. They’re not fans of open plains and they hate rain. That’s why we created a natural-like wooded environment with plenty of variety, daylight, fresh air and free-range scurrying space. The park is fenced and netted off to minimize the chance of predators and bird flu.

Kipster does not and shall not conduct, fund, commission, or allow any animal testing for any purpose.

Over 70% of the world’s agricultural land is used for livestock feed. This has an enormous impact on ecosystems, biodiversity and nature. It's why Kipster aims to bypass using agricultural land altogether. Our chickens in the USA are fed with a newly developed feed made of about 65% residual flows from bakeries and other food producers. Based on our Dutch numbers in 2022, about 66% of our total Kipster carbon footprint is from feed. We use up-cycled feed, which makes our feed close to 43% lower in carbon than conventional chicken feed.

It’s an awkward fact: the same number of laying hens and roosters are born every day. But what happens to the boy chicks? Billions of one-day-old roosters are gassed every year or they're destroyed during incubation. Since we can’t digest this reality, the brothers of our laying hens are raised in friendly homes before being sent to a slaughterhouse after 15-17 weeks. As for the spent hens, we make various meat products that are then sold at supermarkets.  

Sure, it’s fine if your children want to make crafts with our blue boxes. But otherwise, you can just throw them into your paper recycling. The carton is certified Carbon Neutral by climatepartner.com.

Farmers receive a fair price for their eggs. Consumers then pay a fair price to the supermarket. The eggs are packed up on the farm and delivered to supermarkets across the U.S.

Our solar roofs provide a lot of energy. How much? For the U.S., we do not know yet since it's our first year of farming. For the farms in the Netherlands, please check our annual report in the News Section. In fact, the Dutch farms don't use any fossil fuels (another fact we love). 

On the Kipster Farm we have a special space for visitors with an exhibition area. You can see the chickens in action through the windows. Everyone’s welcome. Drop by. Say hi.  

Kipster solidifies the Netherlands’ position as an innovator in developing and realizing climate-neutral, sustainable food systems. We show that animal welfare, environmental friendliness and financial feasibility can all scurry around happily together.

We worked on developing Kipster for over four years. Research from and collaboration with Wageningen University formed the basis for a lot of our thinking and doing.

We also involved the Dutch Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Eurogroup for Animals, ASPCA, Certified Humane, Caring Vets, Caring Farmers, Compassion in World Farming, Humane Society, Global Animal Partnership and numerous other specialists.

We are extremely grateful for everyone’s ideas and cooperation. Special thanks to: Nijsen Company, MPS Egg Farms, Kroger, Big Dutchman, Hendrix Genetics.