We've had an outbreak of Avian Flu, and all outdoor hens have been confined to barracks in case wild birds contaminate the flocks. It may be over now though.
We get our eggs from a neighbour who has a few hens in her back garden. They have a large enclosure and are fed on grain. Delicious!

Here in Norfolk there are many outlets for home-produced meat/poultry, where the animals are treated humanely.
Our favourite store, 'Roys of Wroxham' sources all its produce locally, and the flavour is so good.

I'd like to see battery units completely outlawed here. They're cruel, the eggs are rubbish and it's all a disgrace.