Aerial view of free-range chicken sheds nestled in a golden rural landscape with young trees, hinting at the origin of Lakeside Free Range eggs.

Established · 11 signalseggs Canterbury

Lakeside Free Range

Name: Lakeside Free Range
Address: Canterbury, NZ
Telephone: 07 883 6777
Location: Lakeside Free Range

The overarching company, Better Eggs, boasts a rich history tracing back to 1937 with Rasmusen's Poultry Farm. Certified, SPCA Certified (2023 (Forest Range farm)) · Certified, Toitū net Carbon Zero certification

“forest free range”

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About

Lakeside Free Range, near Lincoln, Canterbury, offers SPCA Certified, Toitū net Carbon Zero free-range eggs. Their pioneering 'forest free range' method allows hens to forage naturally among diverse trees, ensuring superior welfare and flavour.

Their Story

The overarching company, Better Eggs, boasts a rich history tracing back to 1937 with Rasmusen's Poultry Farm. This legacy was further enriched when Peter and Rita van der Heyden established Heyden Farms in 1976. A significant milestone occurred in 2020 with the merger of Rasmusen's Poultry Farm,…

What They Make

Free-range eggs (under 'Better Eggs Free Range' and 'Heyden Farms Free Range' labels), available in 6-packs and 12-packs, and various sizes including Size 7, Size 8, and Mixed Grade.

Awards & Recognition

SPCA Certified — Certified(2023 (Forest Range farm))
Toitū net Carbon Zero certification — Certified

More from Lakeside Free Range

Farm visits (by arrangement)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market

Canterbury·Saturday 9am-12pm

Found while researching this market · Jul 2026 — not yet confirmedDiscovered Jul 2026 · Enriched Mar 2026

Supermarkets, Online retailers (Milkrun, FreshChoice)