Eggs

Farmer Ash

Eggs

Instead of relying on large confinement operations, we partner with a network of small regenerative farms that raise laying hens on pasture, just as Nature intended. With smaller flock sizes, we ensure a more personalized, humane approach to farming, where each hen receives the care and attention it deserves. This method produces eggs with lower toxin levels, a healthier fatty acid profile (Low PUFAs), higher nutrient density, and superior taste—better for both you and the environment.

  1. Custom-Made LowPs™ Feed
  2. Mobile Pasture-Raised
  3. Free-Range on Pasture, Not Confined
  4. Superior Nutrient Profile
  5. Needle-Free Production
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1. Custom-Made LowPs™ (Low PUFA) Feed

Chickens can’t thrive on pasture alone—they require supplemental feed. While pasture-raised chickens are often thought to produce healthier eggs, many still receive polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)-rich feed, particularly from common ingredients like corn, soy and distiller grains. The fat composition in a hen’s diet directly affects the fat composition in its eggs. So even eggs from pasture-raised hens can have high levels of inflammatory Omega-6 fats (found in seed oils) if fed typical PUFA-rich feed.

We take a different approach to produce eggs that are lower in PUFAs. In 2021, Farmer Ash designed her own custom chicken feed, free from corn, soy, and other high-PUFA ingredients. Initially crafted in her garage, this unique feed is now produced by two trusted feed mills who prepare the ration for all our farm partners. This ensures the hens in our cooperative receive a diet that supports a healthier fatty acid profile—low in PUFAs and higher in stable, nourishing saturated fats. It’s a one-of-a-kind feed you won’t find anywhere else: LowPs™—low in PUFAs, low in endocrine-disrupting Phytoestrogens, and low in Pesticides.

Not only do we create our own custom feed, but we also partner with regenerative row-crop farmers to grow the ingredients without synthetic pesticides. This allows us to maintain complete oversight of the process, ensuring that our feed is as pure and wholesome as the eggs it helps produce.  

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2. Mobile Pasture-Raised

Forget the generic “Pasture-Raised” label, which often lacks clarity and can be misleading—many grocery store products use it for chickens confined to large, stationary barns with only limited access to a small, fenced-in area. In such conditions, chickens quickly degrade the land, stripping away the grass, insects, and soil life they need to thrive. As a result, they rely more on processed corn and soy-based feed and less on the natural forage that provides a truly healthy, diverse diet.

We take pasture-raising to the next level with our mobile pasture-raised approach. All of our farm partners use mobile chicken coops, which are moved every 1-3 days to fresh, nutrient-dense grass with the help of tractors or horses. While this method requires more time and care than stationary coops, the benefits are undeniable. It ensures the land remains healthy, with chickens distributing manure evenly and the soil receiving adequate rest to regenerate. This system allows pastures to thrive without synthetic agrochemicals and produces eggs that are genuinely better for both you and the environment.

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3. Free-Range on Pasture, Not Confined

With the mobile pasture-raised approach, the chickens truly have the freedom to roam. Regularly moved to fresh patches of grass, they enjoy a varied diet with access to fresh grass, insects, and natural forage, all of which enhances the nutrient content of the eggs they produce. This method ensures that the chickens are living in a natural environment where they can express their instincts and enjoy space to roam, creating a low-stress atmosphere in stark contrast to the cramped, confined conditions of barns and cages.

During the winter months, when snow blankets the ground and the mobile coops can no longer be moved, our farmers use the ‘deep litter’ method popularized by Joel Salatin. The coop is kept stationary, and bedding material such as straw or wood chips is built up throughout the season, forming a deep layer of organic matter. Microorganisms, worms, and insects thrive in the deep litter, breaking down the waste and turning it into rich, fertile compost that is later spread on the pasture, improving soil health. This method also keeps the coop dry, reduces ammonia buildup, and provides natural warmth during cold spells. While the chickens have access to shelter to keep them warm and protected from extreme weather conditions, they are still able to forage outside, and are provided with hay for additional nutrients like Vitamin K1, keeping them warm and healthy during the winter months.

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4. Superior Nutrient Profile

Chickens raised on pasture produce healthier eggs compared to those in confinement. Access to grass and forage provides them with Vitamin K1, which they convert into Vitamin K2, enriching the eggs with higher levels of this vital nutrient. Sun exposure further boosts Vitamin D production, enhancing the fat-soluble vitamins in the eggs. The diverse diet available on pasture contributes to a richer nutrient profile, providing more vitamins and minerals in every egg.

Eggs are not just a rich source of metabolism-supporting vitamins and minerals; they are also an important dietary fat source. Before the rise of industrial agriculture, eggs were naturally low in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). Today, however, the PUFA content in eggs has increased significantly, largely due to the widespread use of corn and soy in chicken feed. At our partner farms, however, the eggs contain less of the metabolism-suppressing Omega-6 PUFAs found in seed oils. By raising hens on a natural, diverse diet, we’re bringing back the eggs of the past—lower in harmful PUFAs and higher in beneficial nutrients, giving you a double benefit of better health and better taste.

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5. Needle-Free Production

The laying hens at our partner farms thrive in optimal conditions, without the need for pharmaceutical interventions. Raised on fresh pasture with clean air, regular rotation to new grass, and minimal waste exposure, these hens live a natural lifestyle that eliminates the reliance on routine antibiotics, vaccines, hormones, and dewormers common in industrial agriculture.

By prioritizing regenerative practices, our farmers nurture healthy immune systems and natural resilience in their flocks. Diverse pastures provide the essential compounds that support immune function, while regular movement reduces exposure to parasites and bacteria. The freedom to roam and forage also minimizes the stress that confinement systems impose on animals. This holistic approach creates an environment where pharmaceutical interventions are unnecessary, rather than simply avoided.

The result is eggs that are free from medication residues, laid by chickens that live in true health and harmony with their environment—pure, wholesome eggs, just as nature intended.

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