1 dozen Pastured Eggs 700g
Pasture-Raised Free Range Eggs – 700g Carton (1 Dozen)
Producer: Chooks at The Rooke – PROOF Certified, pasture-raised egg farm in southwest Victoria.
Quick Facts
- Pack size: 700g carton (typically 12 large eggs)
- Egg size: Large – ideal for breakfasts, baking & everyday cooking
- Farming method: Pasture-raised, genuine free range (not shed-based)
- Feed: Soy-free, natural grain diet
- Certification: PROOF Certified – Pasture Raised On Open Fields
- Stocking density: 190 hens per hectare
- Typical supermarket “free range”: often up to 10,000 hens per hectare
- Hen lifestyle: Outdoors on real pasture, free to roam, dust-bathe & forage
- Flock protection: Guarded by Maremma dogs so hens can stay outside safely
- Freshness: Collected, packed & delivered quickly with a generous best-before date
- Welfare level: Extremely high – no cages, no crowded sheds, no routine mass culling
Why These Eggs Are Different
Most supermarket “free range” eggs still come from big sheds with thousands of birds and limited access to pasture. These eggs come from hens that actually live on grass all day, moving across open paddocks, scratching, dust-bathing and foraging naturally. Lower stress and a natural lifestyle produce richer flavour, deep golden yolks and strong shells.
- Soy-free feed for cleaner nutrition and a naturally rich, clean-tasting yolk.
- Rotational pasture system keeps grass fresh and soil healthy.
- Maremma guardian dogs protect the hens so they can stay outside instead of being locked in sheds.
- Roosters are raised with purpose instead of being disposed of at hatching.
- Older hens are rehomed into local backyards rather than sent to intensive systems.
Farming Standards & Welfare Comparison
| Feature | Our Eggs – Pasture Raised | Typical Supermarket Free Range |
|---|---|---|
| Stocking density | 190 hens/ha | Up to 10,000 hens/ha |
| Outdoor access | All day on grass, rotating paddocks | Short, limited access via shed doors |
| Feed | Soy-free, natural grain mix | Standard grain mixes, usually soy-based |
| Hen behaviour | Can dust-bathe, forage, roam and perch naturally | Restricted space, less natural behaviour |
| Certification | PROOF Certified (Pasture Raised On Open Fields) | Varies – many have no pasture-based certification |
| Welfare level | Very high | Medium |
How pasture-raised compares to other egg systems
FAQ
Are the hens actually free to roam?
Yes. The hens live on open pasture and are free to roam on grass, scratch, forage and dust-bathe throughout the day,
not just “technically” free range in a crowded shed.
Are these eggs PROOF Certified?
Yes. PROOF (Pasture Raised On Open Fields) certification confirms that the hens are raised on genuine pasture with strict
animal welfare and environmental standards.
What does soy-free feed mean for me?
The hens are fed a soy-free, natural diet. That means cleaner nutrition, no soy-based allergens in the feed and rich,
clean-tasting yolks.
What happens to roosters and older hens?
Roosters (the brothers of the layers) are raised with purpose instead of being discarded at hatching. As the laying hens
age, they’re rehomed into local backyards where they can keep living a normal chook life.
How fresh are the eggs?
Eggs are collected, packed and delivered quickly. You’ll see a generous best-before date on every carton to reflect that freshness.
Why choose pasture-raised instead of supermarket free range?
Much lower stocking density, constant access to real pasture, soy-free feed and a more natural lifestyle mean happier hens
and better eggs – richer yolks, stronger shells and a more nutritious, great-tasting egg.
Awards & Trust
- 3× award-winning producer – Chooks at The Rooke
- Ethical, welfare-first farming with transparent stocking density
- Soy-free feed and genuine pasture access
- Trusted by local families, chefs and farmers markets
By choosing these pasture-raised eggs, you’re supporting humane farming, better nutrition and a healthier local food system.