We are so excited to share that our hens are now old enough to lay—and that means farm fresh brown eggs are here at 4:11 Farms! 🐓🥚
Our pasture raised eggs aren’t just different because of their color. They’re different because of how our hens live. Every day they have access to fresh grass, bugs, and sunshine. They’re free to scratch, peck, and run around just like chickens should. We regularly move them to new pasture, which keeps them healthy and keeps the land healthy, too.
All of that makes a big difference in the final product. Our eggs are rich in flavor, full of nutrition, and come from hens that are cared for the right way. When chickens are happy, their eggs are better and you can taste the difference!
What Is Chicken Molt? What Does It Mean For Farm Fresh Eggs?
If you’ve ever wondered why farm-fresh eggs aren’t always available year-round, or why your hens stop laying eggs in the fall or winter, here’s the reason: hens naturally go through a process called a molt.
Once a year, usually in the late summer or fall, hens shed their old feathers and grow in a new set. It’s like a reset for their bodies. Because it takes so much energy to regrow feathers, egg production slows way down or even stops during this time. On top of that, the shorter winter days also affect laying. Hens need about 14–16 hours of daylight to produce eggs regularly, so in the winter they take a natural break.
The good news? Once spring comes and the days get longer, they’ll start laying again. Until then, we enjoy giving them the rest they need and looking forward to the season ahead.
Why Brown Eggs from Happy Hens Taste Better
When you choose eggs from 4:11 Farms, you’re choosing more than just breakfast. You’re choosing:
- Nutritious food raised with care
- Flavor you can truly taste
- A local family farm that values faith, stewardship, and honest hard work
We’re honored to provide wholesome food you can trust and know where it comes from.
👉 Our farm fresh brown eggs are now available for $5/dozen while the hens are in their laying season. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait to grab yours!
And if you’d like to stay up-to-date on egg availability, farm announcements, and seasonal produce, be sure to sign up for our newsletter below. That way, you’ll always be the first to know what’s fresh at 4:11 Farms. https://bit.ly/411FarmsNewsletter
As always — farm hard, eat well.
4:11 Farms
🌱 “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” — Psalm 24:1
