Clarendon Farms- Free Range Eggs

We have been in operation for over 20 years and were previously based in Pitt Town (near Windsor). We have recently moved to Gulgong (near Mudgee) where we now occupy 300 acres. Our traditional free range farming model has not changed…

The hens are housed in small colonies inside portable nesting and roosting houses. They leave at daybreak to eat the protein-enriched grains and pasture before returning to lay their eggs and roost at night. The houses are routinely towed across the land to allow the pasture to regenerate.

The hens are never confined and are protected from predators by electric fencing and 8 flock guardian dogs. The dogs are Mareemas, a breed used by Roman shepherds and first described in text around 2000 BC.

Our stocking densities are below the preferred free range standard of 1500 birds per hectare. We do not beak trim our birds as we believe it is harmful and we have so much space there has never been an argument for it. We do not use hormones, antibiotics, synthetic or chemical feed additives, artificial pesticides or herbicides for the same reasons.

The eggs are collected 5 times a day to ensure freshness and maintain cleanliness. They are strictly checked and handled to appropriate health standards before being graded and packaged.

We used to supply Woolworths and a number of health food shops and cafes but have decided to supply only the Frenchs Forest Sunday market (https://www.facebook.com/FrenchsForestMarket) due to low production rates since the move. We have been looking to downsize to create a more self-sufficient farm and living model and to diversify with sheep and cattle. This move was the perfect opportunity.

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Cheers,
Ian Littleton & Family & Co.