Our egg-laying hens receive a certified organic, soy-free and corn-free feed purchased directly from Reedy Fork Organic Farm. They live on pasture moving directly behind the cow herd where they help spread the manure left behind.
They are given access to an expansive amount of space for their natural foraging and scratching instincts. Beginning in October 2023, we began allowing the ladies to forage without the confines of the netting seen in most of the photos. This allows for them to be truly free-range. We will continue this new practice for the laying hens as long as predators do not become an issue.
The hens have unlimited access to a mobile ChickShaw which provides a safe place for them to lay eggs, enjoy some shade on sunny days and protection from predators at night while they roost.
We never give our chickens antibiotics or growth hormones. We also choose not to vaccinate incoming baby chicks. If needed, we only use natural remedies such as organic apple cider vinegar, organic garlic, organic yogurt, beyond organic raw milk or Vitamin E oil (non-soy) to help boost their natural immunity.
Our pastures are never sprayed with pesticides or herbicides and we do not use synthetic fertilizers.
If you would like to know more, please contact us with your questions.