I have been "pasturing" my laying hens. I have a portable hen house and fence system which I move around daily - the idea being to give the birds access to fresh vegetation (vitamins/minerals) daily which will add to the nurishment of the eggs. This is my first flock and they are still young and not laying eggs yet.
There is controversy over selling farm-fresh eggs because many farmers use "used" egg cartons. My idea is to purchase new egg cartons and charge an extra bit, like 25 cents for the carton, and leave it up to the consumer to bring them back and re-use them, or get a new one. If I charge 2 dollars per dozen, for 2.25/doz you can get a new carton, OR you can refill your old one for the 2.00. Would you appreciate this kind of marketing, or would it be a waste of my time as an egg farmer??
2006-06-15
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