eggs

Morrisons has launched a trial that could revolutionise the way eggs are sold in the country's fourth biggest supermarket chain, a model others could learn from. The retailer says it is introducing pick-your-own egg stands in some of its stores - a return, it says, to the ‘farm shop style’ of...

What are the best chickens to keep for free range eggs, thanks

As an egg producer marketing all of our eggs I find the current situation beyond ridiculous. We are not in a HRA region so can allow our birds out. I'm not 100% sure that the risk of AI is low enough for me to let the birds out but I simply want to know if I choose to keep birds in for a further...

We have the opportunity to get into free range egg production. (Yes another one!) We are still working out the returns, but there seems to be a large disparity between the technical performance of the hens. Would anyone mind sharing their figures (actual or budget) for the following: Eggs/bird...

We've just had our first flock go out of a multi-tier free range system and the washing company managed to do over £1200 worth of damage to motors and circuit boards, they claim they have no liability for any damage caused by water. They didn't cover up any motors or electrics, has anyone else...

After the success of the "chicken shed build" thread, I thought you might like to see the new Poultry House video. Hopefully it will give you all an insight into the design and manufacturing process. All feedback is welcome. Hope you enjoy.

De Lacy Executive has been retained to recruit a Farm Manager to take responsibility for a 32,000 bird, Free Range Egg facility in North Scotland. The farm is situated in the stunning surroundings of Scotland, overlooking the coast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a...

Anyone using Hyline birds on multi teir systems? Are they having problems with floor eggs, thinking of having Hylines next flock and would like people's option over Bovans. thanks in advance.