Pastured Raised Eggs
Eggs. Real eggs. That's what started Betsy and I down the path of starting TC Farm.
Years ago, before we started our farm, we found a small farm selling truly pasture raised eggs. At first they seemed dramatically over priced but we were blown away with how they tasted.
Our favorite meal at the time was poached eggs over a bowl of heritage lettuce and a bit of sea salt.
OUR EGG STANDARDS
TC Farm Is Better
Health
- Being twice as high in omega-3 fatty acids
- Having 3 times more vitamin E
- Having up to 7 times more beta carotene
Respect
We follow strict standards in how our laying hens are raised.
Our birds have full beaks so they can actually enjoy the pasture they are on. (Sadly, this isn't usually the case on farms with larger flocks.)
It takes more time to do the right thing but we know that it is worth it.
Pasture Raised
Raising hens on green pasture helps to:
- Build topsoil
- Improve local water quality
- Sequester carbon (which helps to limit climate change)
Who knew something as simple as breakfast could help make the world a little better!
Taking Time
Our hens lay their eggs based on the seasons not in a barn under artifical lighting.
- Our hens are selected for quality, not quantity
- Orange yolks in summer and impressive winter eggs
- Richer taste and darker yolks
No Drugs
We never use any type of growth drug. Ever.
This includes not using hormones, sub-therapeutic antibiotics or similar treatments.
Zero. Zilch. Nada
Freshness
On average our eggs are about 14 days old when you get them. (Eggs in the store are up to 60 days old when you buy them.) The USDA says they will stay "fresh" up to 5 more weeks after you put them in your refrigerator.
We recommend using older eggs for hard boiling and fresher eggs for baking and frying.