GMO-free, Antibiotic-free, Hormone-Free Pastured Eggs
​with AWA certification

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Our pure Black Australorp chickens deliver plenty of eggs year-round.  The breed holds the world record for egg laying at 364 eggs in a year.  Like all of our animals, they are pasture raised and only supplemented with peas, beans, barley and minerals. In addition, we are certified by Animal Welfare Approved for the most humane treatment possible in the raising of our egg layers. No corn,soy or alfalfa is used on the property.  Eggs are available for $5.00 per dozen.

Commercial Egg Production
Vs.
Our Egg Production

Egg ordering Guidelines
With the increasing popularity of our eggs we would like to “lay” out some ordering guidelines to make things easier for everyone and to set expectations at a reasonable level.
First the good news:  We have applied and been granted an “Egg Handler’s” License by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA).  This allows our eggs to go into stores and restaurants as well as being sold directly to consumers.  The license means that we have been inspected and conform to all ODA regulations regarding the safety and cleanliness of our entire egg handling operations.  Also, this license, along with our Animal Welfare Approved certification and our GMO-free/pasture based egg production significantly raises the standards of our egg operation.
Now the not-so-good news:  In order to continue to service our expanding customer base, we will begin incubating eggs again to increase our flock.  So, in the short term, we will have fewer eggs to sell but in the long term we will hopefully double our production.  The other issues that we face with our pasture-based model is that when it is really hot or really cold, our layers use their energy to manage their own internal temperature and cut back on egg production.  This is a normal, natural reaction that large commercial operations overcome by raising their chickens in large barns with climate control.  Our commitment to natural methods prohibit this type of operation.
Now for some guidelines on ordering:  We try to fill our egg orders based on a first-come, first-served basis.  This is really only achievable when orders are placed online through our online store or via direct emails to us.  During times of low production we may have to limit the number of eggs that any one customer can receive and we also need to make sure that those ordering eggs intend to pick them up at their selected Market.  Therefore, we will hold pre-ordered eggs until half an hour before the Market closes unless we have heard from you on the Market day that you will be picking up later than that.  So, if the Market ends at 1:00 PM, we will hold your eggs until 12:30 PM unless you have contacted us that day to confirm that you will be picking up.  Those that have not picked up or contacted us will have their eggs put up for sale in the last half-hour of the Market.
All in all things have been going smoothly on the egg front but we hope this addresses a few of the problems that have come up in the fairest way possible.  We also want everyone to know how much we appreciate your support of our Ranch and our dedication to producing the highest quality natural products for you and your health.