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Free-range Isa Brown laying hens populate a spacious outdoor paddock adjacent to a modern agricultural shed, capturing the essence of contemporary egg production in rural Victoria. Hundreds of russet-feathered chickens with vibrant red combs mill across a dusty, sun-baked terrain, their rich brown plumage creating a dynamic textural landscape against the pale earth. The expansive steel-framed shed features translucent green screening, allowing natural ventilation and filtered light for the poultry environment. Cloudy skies provide a soft, diffused backdrop to this industrial-scale agricultural scene, highlighting the scale and systematic approach of commercial free-range egg farming. These Isa Brown hens, known for their exceptional egg-laying productivity, represent a significant segment of Australia's protein production infrastructure, demonstrating the intersection of animal welfare considerations and large-scale agricultural efficiency. The image powerfully communicates the controlled yet relatively open living conditions of modern egg-producing chickens, showcasing an important aspect of Australian agricultural practice.