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Friday
Jan082010

The Scoop on the Coop

Our farm is highly visible and conveniently located off of a highway. We are most often recognized locally and known by our huge chicken coop that sits out in the midst of our pasture with laying hens scattered all around.

 

Upon sunset, you would be able to visibly see an amazing process that takes place every single day like clockwork. Our hens make their way up the ladder one by one to roost for the night. They find their spot nestled within the shelter of the coop. We close up the coop nightly to protect them from night’s predators that are out and about. Just one attack from any predator could potentially be devastating for our flock. The eggs are then collected to ensure the freshest and cleanest eggs around.

 

Upon sunrise, the farmers make their way out to the large metal coop and move the coop to a new area of fresh grass. This process is to make sure that our hens have fresh green grass to play around and hunt in for the day. It’s also a way for us to naturally fertilize our pastures with a daily dose of chicken manure on various parts of our pasture.

 

This methodical process is all done to make certain that our eggs are high in omega-3 fatty acids, lower in fat, and lower in cholesterol. Our hens are raised in the most humane and respectful way possible. Studies have been done to prove that hens raised on pasture lay eggs superior in nutrition compared to factory-raised hens.

 

One thing is for certain; you cannot imitate a chicken raised on grass. Happy hens mean healthy eggs. 

 

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Reader Comments (1)

Hey guys...glad you are back! I've been missing your farm updates, and hope you had a wonderful Christmas season and happy New Year.

January 9, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterPaul

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