The Juggle & The Passion
If there is one thing you should know about our farm, it's that it is built on pure dedication. Running a farm isn't just a hobby for us — it's a second full-time job. Between juggling a high-stress 9-to-5 career and managing land infrastructure, every evening and weekend is poured into making this acreage a sanctuary for our animals and a productive plot for homegrown produce.
We believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way. From navigating strict APHA biosecurity measures to outsmarting the local wildlife with custom-built predator-proof bunkers, we put the welfare of our animals above everything else.
Our birds aren't just livestock; they are meticulously cared for. From testing our UV water filtration systems to supplying premium, high-protein feeds and daily fresh bedding, we go the extra mile to ensure every beak on the farm is healthy and thriving.
Meet the Flocks
Our farm is a constantly evolving ecosystem, bustling with different batches of poultry and waterfowl:
- The Egg Layers (Chickens) — The backbone of our egg sales. We manage multiple generations — from our established layers in the main coop to our younger growers transitioning through our isolation pens. They are fed high-quality grower and layers feeds to produce the best eggs possible.
- The Ducks — Our resident waterfowl have their own dedicated enclosures. We spend our weekends rotating their pens to protect our vegetable patches and ensuring their water sources are fresh and their bedding is perfectly turned.
- The Quail Co. — The newest and fastest-growing addition to the farm! We recently hatched a massive flock of 50 Coturnix quails. Because they grow so fast, we custom-built a 24-square-metre, rat-proof "Quail Bunker" with a solid timber shelter and EPDM roofing just for them.
- The Apiary: You can't have a thriving, growing farm without pollinators! Our resident bees are hard at work everyday pollinating the polytunnel, our strawberry patches, and the local wildflowers. In return for a safe haven, they provide us with incredible, pure, farm-fresh honey.
Growing From the Ground Up
We are as passionate about what grows in the soil as we are about the birds that walk on it. The farm features a polytunnel that we've dug by hand, alongside actively rotated patches of potatoes, beetroot, and strawberries. It is a constant cycle of rotavating, planting, and keeping the ducks away from the fresh sprouts!
Why Choose Us?
When you support our farm — whether through our egg sales or simply following our journey — you are supporting an independent grower who works tirelessly to maintain top-tier animal welfare while navigating the realities of modern rural land management. It's early mornings, late nights, endless DIY, and muddy boots, but we wouldn't trade it for the world.
Thank you for supporting real, hard-working local agriculture.