Our Farms

Where Quality Begins

Integrity informs every decision we make, especially when it comes to the treatment of our hens. Animal welfare matters to our customers and it matters to us, too. We prioritize happy hens at Rosemary Farm for two reasons: Treating our livestock ethically is the right thing to do, and we know that the happiest hens lay the best eggs.

Rosemary Farm only sources eggs from partner farmers who share our values of sustainability and quality. The partners we work with practice sustainable farming in many ways, including using chicken manure as fertilizer. When we select a partner farm, we're not satisfied with the "good enough" standards set by USDA. We'll only partner with a farm if the owners go above and beyond in terms of hen treatment and egg quality to produce the best eggs around.

Feeding Our Hens

As a family business made up of farmers, we take great pride in how we feed and raise our hens. We do not supply our own feed, and we do not own or operate our own feed mill. Therefore, we do not have direct control over supply and production sourcing of our feed inputs. We do, however, work with a team of veterinarians and dietitians who help monitor our bird health. In return, they help customize our feed formulas and rations to ensure the healthiest birds and highest quality of eggs.

Yes, we feed our hens a balanced diet of corn and soy meal. In the past, we have tried a soy free and also non-gmo or no corn diet. This drastically reduced the production levels of the hens, weakened the shells, and decreased the immune system. It also significantly increased the price of the feed, and in turn the price of the eggs, because it is difficult to find a good source of protein without using the corn and soy meal.

Our feed may or may not include GMO corn/soymeal, as it is not certified as “Non-GMO.” We have also tried Non-GMO certified feed, but this would be using more things like peanuts and wheat, which are not only difficult to source but also lower in protein quality for the hen’s diet. All the science and studies we have seen show that GMO’s do not transfer into the hen’s body or into the eggs.

Our pasture raised and free-range hens enjoy the same nutritious feed, but their environments vary.

Our free-range hens enjoy outdoor access every day, with a thoughtfully designed range that includes grass, scratching areas, shaded spaces, and even concrete surfaces to help keep their feet healthy and strong. And we’re expanding their space even more — adding new porch areas to give them additional grass and room to roam.

Our pasture-raised hens take it a step further, with wide-open pasture — at least 108 square feet per hen — filled with grass, forage, shade trees, and canopies.

Across both environments, you’ll find enrichment everywhere — hanging hay baskets, perches, picnic tables, and plenty of space for our girls to explore, rest, and play.

Where to Buy

Our Cage-Free Farm

UEP & SQF certified cage-free eggs

Rosemary Farm and our partners are all UEP & SQF certified, so you can trust that our process is ethical and safe. The UEP (United Egg Producers) certification means that independent auditors have surveyed our farms and determined that we meet UEP standards for optimal hen well-being.

These standards are backed by decades of research and recommendations from an independent Scientific Advisory Committee. We're also SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified and never cut corners when it comes to food safety.

About Cage-Free Eggs

Our Cage-Free Housing

Our cage-free hens can freely roam the ground floor of their barns and explore lofted areas. High-quality feed developed by poultry nutritionists and clean water are available for them at all times so they can exhibit natural behaviors and enjoy enrichments such as nests, perches, and scratch areas.

Nests

Nest boxes facilitate egg collection, minimize hen pecking, and keep eggs separated from litter. The nests are covered with flaps and the dark environment encourages hens to lay.

Perches

Hens instinctively seek out lofted areas to protect themselves from predators. Our perches allow hens to rest naturally and enable them to move into the lofted perch system or down to the floor area.

Scratch Areas

Our hens have access to the litter area to scratch, forage, and dust bathe.

Our Free-Range Farm

Exceeding free-range standards for superior quality

Free-range hens live partly indoors and partly outdoors. Our free-range eggs come from hens fed an all-vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. You'll taste the freshness and distinctively rich yolk that sets these eggs apart from ordinary supermarket brands.

About Free-Range Eggs

Meet Our Free-Range Girls

Free-range hens live in barns designed to ensure their natural needs are met. The absence of cages allows the hens to roam freely throughout, access private and comfortable nesting spaces, have continuous access to plentiful healthy food and clean water, and leave their barns to spend time outdoors. Their freedom and flexibility helps them live stress-free lives and lay great eggs.

Abby

Azur breed
Breed traces back to Chile
Rare hen species
Lays distinct blue eggs

About Abby's Eggs

Betty

Bovan Brown breed
Docile and adaptable breed
Produces superior eggs
Lays quality, dark brown eggs

About Betty's Eggs

Dolly

Dekalb White breed
Highly productive breed
Outstanding livability and good behavior
Lays premium white eggs

About Dolly's Eggs

Our Pasture-Raised Farm

Produced by local, California farmers

Our pasture-raised eggs are laid by a variety of hens that freely roam on open, California pastures. Our pasture raised hens have the freedom to roam both indoors and outdoors. Our hens can socialize, bask in the California sunshine, take dirt baths and nest comfortably and safely. Our hens can engage in natural behaviors such as nesting, perching and scratching. Thanks to their all-vegetarian diet and natural surroundings, these hens produce exceptionally tasty & beautiful eggs.

About Pasture-Raised Eggs