Meet the chickens

We have 6 hens that lay eggs regularly. Guests are welcome to help themselves to the fresh eggs. Just remember not to let them out and close (and latch) the door as there are foxes about! There are normally some egg cartons in the kitchen pantry.

Guests are also welcome to feed the chickens with kitchen scraps but please follow the simple rules here as some foods are bad or toxic for them.

• Vegetables & Greens: lettuce, spinach, kale, silverbeet, cabbage, carrots (chopped), pumpkin, zucchini, cucumber, peas.
• Fruits: apples (no seeds), bananas, berries, melon, pears, grapes (in moderation).
• Grains & Bread: cooked rice, oats, barley, corn, wholemeal bread (small amounts).
• Protein snacks: mealworms, cooked eggs (chopped), plain cooked beans or lentils.
• Garden extras: grass clippings (chemical-free), herbs like parsley, mint, basil.

• Avocado (especially the pit/skin) → toxic.
• Onions & garlic → can cause digestive issues and affect egg taste.
• Chocolate, coffee, tea → highly toxic (theobromine & caffeine).
• Raw potatoes, green potato skins → contain solanine (poisonous).
• Uncooked beans (kidney, broad beans, etc.) → very toxic raw.
• Citrus fruits (orange, lemon, lime) → upset digestion.
• Salty, sugary or processed foods → chips, biscuits, lollies, fast food.
• Mouldy or rotten scraps → dangerous to their health.