The Good Life Farm Co

With the help of our three kids aged six and under, we practice premium welfare standards and regenerative farming methods. The Good Life Farm Co has organically grown from our eldest son's passion for raising chooks. 'Hugh's Hens' was a brainchild of our then four year old son, who was keen to raise egg-laying chooks for pocket money. In October 2017 we decided to follow our passion for ethical f

arming and dive headlong into the business, rebranding as The Good Life Farm Co. We purchased new mobile chook caravans and 600 pullets to join our existing flock of 100+ hens. Another 600 pullets will check in to our luxury chook accommodation in December. It's been a big leap of faith but we know our loyal customers and the local community are behind us all the way! The kids are a brilliant help and really hands-on in the business, helping to collect, wash, stamp and pack eggs ready for sale. Claire is often collecting eggs with our one year old asleep on her shoulder. Hugh is crowing with pride at the business he helped create, and is really excited at the growth of 'his enterprise'. Sustainability underpins everything we do, from our house design and family lifestyle to the way we approach our work. Previously vegetarians for ten years, we believe strongly in the welfare of animals. In addition to eggs, we are proud to also raise small batch lamb and pork using 360 degree ethical farming methods. Claire is also an expert bee keeper, producing local honey and breeding bees. Hugh likes to help Claire make bees wax candles for some extra pocket money too! We have held bee keeping courses and operated a hive sharing service in the past, and expect to continue offering this in the near future - stay tuned for announcements! We're excited about the future and look forward to sharing our journey with people passionate about the food they eat and the life it has led. x Claire and Paul The Good Life Farm Co is a family-run ethical farm based in Victoria's beautiful Macedon Ranges. We produce premium paddock eggs laid with love by healthy, free range chickens, as well as seasonal pork, lamb and honey. A DAY IN THE [GOOD] LIFE OF OUR HAPPY HENS

Our happy little ladies lead an idyllic country life, roaming wild from sunrise to sunset. And to ensure there is plenty of room for activities at 'The Good Life Chook Day Spa', we keep our ratio of chickens to just 300 per hectare, which is exceptional by industry free range standards. THE GOOD LIFE CHOOK ROUTINE

Our healthy hens pass their daylight hours foraging grassy pastures under the shade of gum trees, then toddle home to roost for the night inside comfortable mobile 'chook caravans'. These five star chook caravans are moved regularly around the farm, providing fresh land to grub around in. This technique is also part of our regenerative farming method, ensuring all the paddocks receive an equal portion of chicken love, with nutrient-rich chook poo adding natural goodness back into the soil. We chose our chook caravans based on the high standard of welfare conditions they offer chickens. Not all chook caravans meet these 'five star' levels. Our caravans ensure maximum comfort for roosting hens, so they have plenty of room to wriggle their fluffy bottoms, flap their wings, snooze peacefully and lay eggs joyfully. THE GOOD LIFE CHOOK DIET

Our chickens eat naturally foraged food supplemented by a healthy diet of grains. We do not use hormones, and do cool things like feed our chooks apple cider vinegar, garlic and probiotics to boost their immune systems. We can testify to the taste of our eggs, and welcome you to share your Good Life Egg Love on our page or tag us on Instagram

WHERE TO BUY THE GOOD LIFE EGGS

Choosing our premium paddock eggs brings peace of mind to people who care about their health, and the chickens that lay them. We currently sell our eggs at the Wesley Hill (Chewton) Farmers Markets every Saturday and the Maldon Farmers Markets on the second Sunday of each month; with more retail locations being announced soon! We absolutely welcome wholesale enquiries from restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. Get in touch with Claire on 0403 843 314 and we'll drop in for a chat. FAQ

+ Our eggs may contain traces of gluten
+ No roosters roam with our flock
+ Our chook wings are not clipped
+ We don't lock our chickens in at night. But they are kept company by a rather strapping young dog named Jimmy
+ We 'candle' every single egg to test for quality and freshness


WHERE TO BUY PORK FROM OUR FAT LITTLE PIGGIES

Our free range, small-batch pork cuts include pork belly, pork chops, roast shoulders and/or legs, scotch steaks, pork ribs, mince, trotters and hocks. You can currently purchase our tasty piggies by pre-order. Add your name to our waiting list by phoning Claire on 0403 843 314 or contact us via Facebook messenger.

+ By using heritage pig breeds with different fat layering to the standard Large White pig, we are able to collect enough grass fed lard to make soap products with a range of scents and essential oils, which are also available for sale at our Wesley Hill and Maldon Farmers Market stalls. WHERE TO BUY OUR TASTY LITTLE LAMBS

Our free range, ethically raised lamb cuts include roast leg, rolled shoulder, cutlets, a variety of chops and more. You can currently purchase our delicious lamb by pre-order. Add your name to our waiting list by phoning Claire on 0403 843 314 or contact us on Facebook messenger.