What are Country Eggs and Backyard Poultry?
Backyard poultry is a traditional practice of rearing small numbers of native hens under natural conditions with a free-range system.
Country eggs, also known as ‘non-factory’ eggs are from hens that are reared humanely and ethically. The hens are fed a healthier diet resulting in eggs that are more nutritious. Country eggs are also antibiotic-free and hormone-free – making them the better choice.
Why Akshayakalpa Organic Country Eggs?
Akshayakalpa Country Eggs are a testament to Akshayakalpa’s promise of purity and a vision to bring products that are good for its patrons, our farmers and sustainable for the planet. Eggs from free-roaming hens in the backyard of Akshayakalpa Organic farms are full of naturally-occurring nutrition. The hens feed on organic, non-GMO feed grown on chemical-free soils and live in stress-free environments resulting in eggs that are ethically produced and healthy. Because the hens are a part of a limited flock-size with a maximum of 100 hens per farm, they have ample space to roam and manifest their natural behaviour of exploring, foraging for insects, scratching in the ground, sun-bathing and dust-bathing. With no artificially provoked laying of eggs, no tampering with feed to enhance productivity, no antibiotics and no synthetic hormones – every egg is just as nature intended it to be.
Since these country eggs are all-natural, they are smaller in size than commercial eggs and may also vary in shape, size and colour (brown, light brown, whitish brown) from each other. However, every egg brings with it the best of organic nutrition that you can trust for your family’s health!
Furthermore, Akshayakalpa Country Eggs also help generate ancillary incomes for farmer families and women farmers, helping them create more stable livelihoods and better quality of life.
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Organic Country Eggs
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Akshayakalpa Country eggs are a perfect way to give your morning a protein-packed start and maintain energy levels through the day. Free-roaming hens in the backyard of Akshayakalpa farms feeding on organic food are raised with great care to bring you eggs free from antibiotics and growth hormones, that are non-GMO and full of natural nutrition! The hens live in a stress-free environment with ample space to roam and to manifest their natural behaviour of exploring, foraging for insects and sun-bathing– resulting in healthy, nutritious eggs.
Staying true to the nuances of backyard poultry, there is no artificial provoking for laying of eggs or additions to the feed to increase productivity. These all-natural eggs are rich sources of high-quality protein and other nutrients like vitamins D, B12, B6 and A that helps with growth, repair and development of the body. Akshayakalpa Country eggs are carefully packaged with coir in a cardboard box and delivered fresh from our farms to you.
Price (Including GST)
₹ 150
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Organic Country Eggs
Net Weight
Akshayakalpa Country eggs are a perfect way to give your morning a protein-packed start and maintain energy levels through the day. Free-roaming hens in the backyard of Akshayakalpa farms feeding on organic food are raised with great care to bring you eggs free from antibiotics and growth hormones, that are non-GMO and full of natural nutrition! The hens live in a stress-free environment with ample space to roam and to manifest their natural behaviour of exploring, foraging for insects and sun-bathing– resulting in healthy, nutritious eggs.
Staying true to the nuances of backyard poultry, there is no artificial provoking for laying of eggs or additions to the feed to increase productivity. These all-natural eggs are rich sources of high-quality protein and other nutrients like vitamins D, B12, B6 and A that helps with growth, repair and development of the body. Akshayakalpa Country eggs are carefully packaged with coir in a cardboard box and delivered fresh from our farms to you.
Price (Including GST)
₹ 150
Know your Eggs better!
Part of a limited flock-size with a maximum of 100, hens on the Akshayakalpa farms are free-roaming with access to the backyard of the house and farms without being restricted. A smaller number of hens per farm create a stress-free environment where each hen has ample space to roam, manifest their natural behavior of exploring, foraging for insects, scratch in the ground, sun-bathe and dust-bathe – resulting in healthy, nutritious eggs.
Because these country eggs are all-natural, they are smaller in size than commercial eggs and may also vary in shape, size and colour (brown, light brown, whitish brown) from each other.
Storage
Akshayakalpa Organic Country eggs have a shelf life of 14 days from date of delivery. Ideally, they should be stored in the refrigerator for better shelf life. To minimize contamination, it is advised to store it along with box.
Wash them only before cooking. To place eggs back in the box, put them with their pointing edge facing down.
FAQs
1. Which are the breeds as a part of Akshayakalpa backyard poultry?
Country eggs are always from hens of local breeds like:
o Giriraja
o Vanaraja
o Aseel
o Kadaknath
o Bloodlines of Mysore and Bangalore
2. What are the hens fed?
The hens are fed with organic seeds and grains like finger millet, sorghum, bajra, legumes and maize powder. Along with this they also forage for insects in the soil.
3. Can the eggs be refrigerated?
Yes. It is advised to store them in the refrigerator for better shelf life, preferably along with box to avoid contamination.
4. Can Country eggs be consumed without cooking?
We do not recommend consuming raw eggs so as to avoid contamination by salmonella bacteria that are found in all types of raw eggs.
5. How do I identify country eggs?
– Country eggs usually come in varying sizes, shapes and colours and are not uniform
– Usually, they do not crack easily as their shells are thicker
– Even after boiling, the shell us firmly attached to the inside membrane of the egg
6. How is poultry a part of the Akshayakalpa dairy?
Backyard poultry is a part of the co-existing farming system followed along with the Akshayakalpa dairy model
7. How do I purchase Akshayakalpa Country eggs?
You can order them on the app as per your requirement or subscribe to them for attractive offers. They will be delivered fresh to your doorstep at no additional charge.
8. What are the quality checks at the Akshayakalpa level before eggs are sent to customers?
As always, we are very conscious to ensure our customers receive the best organic produce. For this, we conduct a multitude of quality checks including:
– Float test
– Random checks for yolk flow, blood spots, meat spots
– Size of air cells in the egg
– Average shape index of the egg
– Average weight of the egg
– Random antibiotic test
9. How are the eggs packed?
Akshayakalpa Country eggs are packed in a 3-layered cardboard box with coconut coir bedding to prevent breakage. After use, the coir can be repurposed as a brush or potting mixture.
10. Why should I subscribe to eggs?
Since the stock of Akshayakalpa Country eggs is limited and to avoid the hassles of everyday ordering, we recommend you subscribe on the app.
Availability
Akshayakalpa Organic Eggs are available in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore only.
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