It’s that lovely, lovely time of year again – when our hens, ducks and {two} geese burst outside to their little field and discover growing grass, collections of bugs and sunshine awaiting their feathers.
We do not pen our chickens, geese or ducks inside a caged run, so they are certainly quite free range. They are allowed to roam free in a large area, although they do not even stay in that particular area and walk about over 4 acres, hunting for bugs and new found plant treasures. We really do feel this is healthy for our feathered friends, even if it means ‘shoo-ing’ a chicken off the patio now and then.
It also produces much healthier eggs for us. And you. After a long, cold winter with varied egg production (we do not force the hens to lay with lights), the Gauthier Girls are open for business again.
{Lazarus being fed his hard boiled egg by his big sister for breakfast}
Did you know pastured chicken eggs are …
*Extremely rich in Vitamin D & E
*A beautiful source of Vitamin A
* Rich in digestive enzymes, essential to digestion and fat metabolism
* A great source of choline, linked with preserving memory
* Protects and strengthens your vision
* Seven times more Beta Carotene than factory-produced eggs
If you are going to eat eggs, why not find eggs from free range hens?
P.S. Orangeville residents can arrange to pick up our eggs at the local funeral home.
by Gigi
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