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Regulations

Chicken coops most be built to MaF regulations and strict protocols must be in place and followed closely. Chickens must not be mutilated in any way or form. They must have room to roam and show natural behaviors. They must have unimpeded access to quality pasture at all times.

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Pre Requisites

The farm had to be free from chemicals for a reasonable amount of time (approx. 3 years) and proof of this had to be available. Any chemical spray must be limited to less than 10% of the total land. The chickens must have had no prior injections for increase growth and must have been bred humanely and naturally.

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Positive

There are negative factors in the organic industry. We are a niche market and therefore eggs are very expensive in some places. Though there is a high demand for the eggs overall, we cannot yet fill the local markets which sugests the interest in them is growing. Organic ways also require more space and labour to run as most pests must be eradicated by hand. To help us with this we host willing workers, who work on the farm for free room and board. The “WWOOF”'ers have been a great help in keeping the farm natural and beautiful without us having to revert to stronger methods.

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Benefits

The harmful chemicals normally fed to hens in battery situations are not used in the organic system. This means healthy hens are left to grow naturally and therefore the eggs are even better for you.

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Market

There is a surprisingly large market for organic eggs as we become more aware of the health benefits. Also Free Range Eggs are becoming more popular as our awareness of battery farming becomes more informed.

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