The primary reason our customers purchase organic chicken feed is because they look forward to having their hens produce organic eggs for their families. Hens that eat organic feed produce organic eggs. And, organic eggs are believed to be healthier because they are free of chemicals, pesticides and other non-natural goodies. Think about the following…
One of the easiest ways to promote organic is to buy organic. Of course, organically produced and certified food (including organic chicken feed) is more expensive. Ironically, the process of getting certified and maintaining the certification is one of the largest drivers of cost (rather than the organic methods). Basically, we’re paying more so that…
There is great detail involved in outlining “prohibited substances” and how substances may be used. Synthetic Substances, for example, are prohibited substances but some are allowed for certain functions on an organic farm. All of these details (allowed and prohibited) are provided by the National Organic Program and the most up to date list can…
According my old college dictionary (good old Webster’s 9th New Collegiate Edition), organic is: of, relating to, or derived from living organisms relating to, yielding, dealing in, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without the employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants,…
The primary benefit of feeding your chickens soy-free chicken feed is that the eggs they produce (and that you eat) are less likely to contain allergens and elevated hormone levels associated with soy. The dangers of over consumption of soy are becoming more widely recognized. Historically, people have considered soy a good source of protein.…