Egg Collecting
Hunt for freshly laid eggs and connect with where your breakfast comes from
About Egg Collecting
Egg collecting is a simple pleasure that connects visitors directly with their food source. Most farm stays keep free-range chickens, and guests are often invited to collect fresh eggs for their own breakfast. The excitement of finding warm eggs in nesting boxes, the variety of colours and sizes, and the superior taste of truly fresh eggs make this a favourite activity for families and food lovers alike.
What to Expect
Egg collecting is usually a self-guided morning activity, though some farms offer guided sessions with information about different chicken breeds and egg production. You'll check nesting boxes in coops and sometimes hunt for eggs in unexpected places - free-range hens can be creative with their laying spots! Farms typically provide baskets and instruction on gentle egg handling. Expect to collect your own breakfast eggs.
What to Bring
Safety Guidelines
- Move slowly around chickens
- Some hens may peck - collect eggs calmly
- Wash hands after visiting the coop
- Watch where you step
- Handle eggs gently to avoid cracking
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are farm eggs different colours?
Egg colour depends on chicken breed. White, brown, blue, green, and speckled eggs all taste the same - the colour comes from pigments added during shell formation.
How fresh are farm eggs?
Eggs collected that morning are often just hours old - dramatically fresher than supermarket eggs which may be weeks old. The taste difference is noticeable.
Can we take eggs home?
Most farms allow guests to take their collected eggs for breakfast. Purchasing additional eggs to take home is often possible too.
Quick Facts
15-30 minutes
Easy
Year-round (more eggs in spring/summer)
All ages
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