Frequently Asked Questions

What makes an egg organic?

At Farmers' Hen House, in producing organic eggs, organic standards are followed every step of the way - from the fields to your grocer's shelf.

A USDA certified organic egg meets standards on three levels. First, the diet that is fed to ur hens is 100% USDA organic corn and soybeans. Hens are housed in cage free barns, given access to the outdoors, and are not given antibiotics or hormones of any kind. Then, produced eggs are cleaned, packaged, and distributed in accordance with USDA organic standards. For more details on USDA organic standards, visit their website.

What is the definition of cage free?

Our cage free hens are housed in open barns without cages where they can move around freely and engage in natural behaviors. Hens are provided with plenty of access to food and water, as well as comfortable nests in which to lay their eggs.

What do Farmers' Hen House chickens eat?

Their diet consists primarily of organic corn and soy beans, raised on local Amish and Mennonite farms. Vitamins and minerals are also provided for the hens at levels that provide them with the best nutrition, without hormones or antibiotics.

How are Omega 3 fatty acids added to the eggs?

Hens are fed their regular diet with the addition of flax seeds to increase the level of omega 3 fatty acid that the hen produces in the eggs. Flax seed is a beneficial and positive addition to the hens' diet.

Are eggs useable after the sell by date on the carton?

Yes, as long as they are stored at or below 45 degrees the eggs are fine to use for another 2-3 weeks. However, the whites may be more runny the longer they are stored.

Is it normal to find a double-yolk in a jumbo egg?

Yes, this occurrence is especially true of young hens when they lay a large egg. It is entirely natural, and we feed the hens nothing to cause it.

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