More free range farms needed

Genuine free range farms have been swamped by demand for eggs as consumers have realised that eggs in major supermarkets are not the real thing but are all from intensive production systems. Real free range farms like ours, sell out all the time, so there is a huge need for more producers to meet expectations. Following strong consumer demand, anyone can set up their own free range egg farm. What’s needed is a little help to get established. Freeranger Eggs, has always encouraged people to set up their own free range farms producing eggs for their local communities. Workshops have been run on the farm, demonstrating how to do it. An eBook has also been produced, going through all the steps needed for a successful venture. Check out the website www.freeranger.com.auhttps://www.freeranger.com.au/

Balancing egg production and demand

On a small free range farm, it can often be difficult to maintain a balance between demand and production. The are so many variables - including the weather and the number of daylight hours, which both have a dramatic impact on production. But it's not just the number of eggs laid. One factor which many people don't appreciate is the size of eggs. Production may be terrific (as it is right now) but we currently have a large number of small 50 - 55 gram eggs ( which are described as large in stupidmarkets). Most of our customers want larger eggs. Some restaurants will only take 70 gram eggs which can make it difficult to maintain supplies to them. Our gate sales are an important part of our business, but many customers have a preference for big eggs. We can only supply what our hens lay - unlike many egg farmers, we don't buy in eggs from other suppliers to meet a shortfall.