Why does egg availability fluctuate?
Factors such as molting, seasonal changes because we allow them to roam vs. keeping them in a climate controlled barn have an impact on production levels. We appreciate that it can be frustrating when eggs aren't available and is why we have moved to offering them on specific days. Thank you so much for your ongoing support!
What is the difference between free-run and free-range?
Free-run means that the birds aren't kept in cages; however, it also means that they are a lot of birds kept in a barn. Some may be allowed outside, but most are not. For mass production purposes, this is understandable and one of the reasons we haven't grown to a massive size.
Free-range means that the birds are allowed outside to do what birds do. This is how our birds are kept and despite the mess that ducks make, we wouldn't have it any other way. This method is also one of the reasons why our eggs taste so good because the birds are eating what nature intended and it all impacts on the flavour as much as their quality of life.