The First Orb
This was my very first egg. After having chickens for three months and no return, I finally got one! I was almost close to giving up and thought I had "duds", but I held in and waited another month and poof! They started laying at the same time.
The Flock
My very first flock was comprised of one rooster, a Blueface Hatch/Roundhead cross, four game hens and 4 orpingtons of varies colors. I've slowly been adding chicks to produce more eggs and to also supply the family with fresh meat.
What Organic Means To Us At Dark Moon
When I say we have free range organic eggs, I mean the chickens are not in a coop or pen. They have access to the whole yard, neighbors yard and across the street. I specifically feed Organic Crumble or Pellet and Organic scratch mix, all chickens have access to bugs, rodents, berries and small animals. Not strictly organic, but also not fed a gmo, vegetarian/grain only diet. The color of our yolks are a vibrant, bold orange-yellow color, the shells are thicker than a store bought egg and they are heavy! I never once thought an egg would be heavy, but my girls are putting out some hefty ones!
Home Grown Vs. Store Bought
This is a perfect picture of the variance in home grown and store bought. On the left, was my very first egg, on the right, was an egg from the store labeled as "organic, free range". The color is because of the diet the hen had access to. I'm a firm believer that home grown eggs taste better than store bought, even though there's been no scientific proof. Personally, I'd rather buy eggs from an individual where I can see the hens and support a local family for the same price, if not less than store bought products.
The Daily Haul
Everyday we collect between 6-10 eggs. We find them in various locations around the yard and gather them while evading the piercing glares from our hens.
Buy the Dozen
Currently, while we have more than necessary I'm offering eggs on a first ordered, first served basis.
Unwashed* & Washed
$6 - 1st Dozen includes new carton
$5 - Dozen refills with original carton
*Unwashed eggs may have debris on shell. Eggs must be washed before consumption.
Please wash & float test eggs before use.