Our laying hens roam and peck freely in the sunshine on vast areas of green pasture and then kindly deposit their eggs in our “eggmobile,” a protective hen house on wheels. Their diet is supplemented with vegetarian-based feed. Whether or not the feed grain is labeled “certified organic” determines the label on our packaged eggs. The type of feed is the only difference in how our “all-natural” and “certified organic” eggs are produced.

Our eggmobile is moved to fresh pasture every few days, and of course, the entire flock follows. A battery-powered switch closes the door to protect them during the night. In winter, they eat grain feed and live in a deep bedded hoop house that provides solar warmth and comfort. Naturally, egg production is significantly lower during colder months.

Our younger children love to pet the hens and help us gather eggs each day. They also help us wash the eggs and place them carefully in cartons.