Pasture Patterns (Prairie Bluff Farms)
Total Score | 2310 |
They write: “Throughout the spring thru fall pasturing season, our hens are kept on fresh certified organic pasture which they consume with great enthusiasm. The vitamin rich forage, supplemented with a balanced mix of organic grains and minerals, creates a nutritious egg high in vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids.”
“During the colder months, the hens are sheltered in passive solar hoop buildings providing warmth and natural light. They roam freely throughout the structure and organic alfalfa meal is added to the grain. As we enjoy dried foods saved from the summer months, the alfalfa meal is like supplementing dried pasture. The birds like it and the egg yolks seem to darken a shade from the added nutrition.”
“We enjoy our birds and are committed to caring for them in a humane manner while producing a high quality egg delivered fresh to you. We hope that you will see and taste the difference a little grass and sunshine can make.”
Ownership Structure | 100 |
Average Flock Size | 100 |
Single or Double Henhouses | 100 |
Other Certifications (bonus points) | 100 |
Organic Certifier | 100 |
Commitment to Organics | 100 |
Indoor Space per Bird | 100 |
Indoor Enrichments | 100 |
Litter Management | 100 |
Natural Light | 100 |
Outdoor Space per Bird | 70 |
Popholes/Exit to the Outdoors | 100 |
Outdoor Enrichments | 60 |
Outdoor Space Exemptions | 70 |
Outdoor Management System | 90 |
Manure Handling System | 100 |
Forced Molting | 100 |
Beak Trimming | 70 |
Laying Hen Lifespan | 60 |
Use of Spent Hens | 100 |
Death Loss Rate | 100 |
Pullets | 40 |
Pullet Access to Outdoors | 40 |
Feed Produced on Farm | 50 |
US Grown Feed | 100 |
Soy in Feed | Yes |
Synthetic Amino Acids | 70 |
Disclosure Rate | 90 |