The Acres Dozen

30/03/2025

Edit* all sold cheers guys! Thank you to those who left egg cartons for recycling too 🫶

Fresh eggs available TODAY ONLY while stocks last. Grab yours now for $4 per dozen or 3 dozen for $10. As from April the new price per dozen is $5, so be quick to get these special prices for the last time today!!
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Front gate, 3078 Kingston Rd, Pyap

22/12/2024

**All sold** Merry Christmas to you all and thank you so very much for your support this year! 🎄🤶🎄🥚🎄🐓🎄

Last chance before Christmas - and before the heatwave sets in - to grab some fresh eggs. *The ute is at the front gate NOW until sold out! *
$4 per dozen, or 3 dozen for $10. Please be honest, it’s Christmas! 🙏🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚
3078 Kingston Rd, Pyap.

05/11/2024

Limited fresh free-range eggs available TODAY ONLY. They sold very quickly last time so get in early if you’re after some. As usual, look for the ute at the front gate, 3078 Kingston Road, Pyap. 🐓🥚🍳
$4 per dozen or 3 dozen for $10.

Also urgently looking for clean empty egg carton donations please!! Feel free to pop them in the back of the ute if you’re driving past. Thanks so much 👍

22/10/2024

Edit: SOLD OUT!! 👌
Cheers for the support guys. Will have more available next week. Stay tuned 🐓🥚

Fresh free-range eggs available TODAY ONLY until sold out. 🥚$4 per dozen or $10 for 3 dozen🥚🥚🥚
Look for the ute at the front gate, 3078 Kingston Rd, Pyap. 🐓🥚🐓🥚🐓🥚🐓🥚

03/08/2024

Welcoming our newest feather family members. Thank you Trish from Sheidow Park for trusting me to provide a loving home for your 4 girls, Nugget, Eliza, Popcorn and Ree. Settling in beautifully with their extended feather family 🐓🫶🤍🤎🤎🖤

24/07/2024

15 Genius Ways to Use Eggshells : They will change your home and Garden
Eggshells are often discarded without a second thought, but they are incredibly versatile and can be used in various clever ways. Here are 15 genius ways to use eggshells that might make you think twice before tossing them in the trash:
1. Garden Fertilizer: Crushed eggshells are a great addition to your garden soil. They provide calcium, which is essential for plant growth. Simply crush the shells and sprinkle them around the base of your plants.
2. Pest Control: Eggshells can deter pests like slugs, snails, and even cats. Scatter crushed shells around your garden to create a barrier that these pests won’t cross.
3. Compost Enhancer: Add eggshells to your compost pile. They break down and help balance the pH of the compost, enriching it with valuable nutrients.
4. Seed Starters: Use eggshells as small pots for starting seeds. They are biodegradable and can be planted directly into the soil when the seedlings are ready, providing an extra boost of calcium to the young plants.
5. Household Cleaner: Crushed eggshells can be used as a gentle abrasive cleaner. Mix them with a little soapy water to scrub pots, pans, and other surfaces without scratching.
6. Face Mask: Create a natural exfoliating face mask by grinding eggshells into a fine powder and mixing them with egg whites. Apply the mixture to your face and let it dry before rinsing off for smoother skin.
7. Laundry Whitener: Add a small mesh bag filled with crushed eggshells to your laundry. The shells help to remove stains and keep whites bright.
8. Natural Drain Cleaner: Ground eggshells can help keep your pipes clean. When mixed with warm water and dish soap, they can scrub away residue and prevent clogs.
9. Calcium Supplement for Pets: Crush eggshells into a fine powder and sprinkle a small amount over your pet’s food. It’s a great way to add extra calcium to their diet.
10. Coffee Grounds Enhancer: Add crushed eggshells to your coffee grounds before brewing. The shells help reduce the acidity of the coffee, resulting in a smoother taste.
11. Craft Projects: Use eggshells in various craft projects. They can be painted, used in mosaics, or as unique decorations for Easter eggs.
12. Calcium Supplement for Humans: Sterilize and grind eggshells into a fine powder to use as a natural calcium supplement. Add the powder to smoothies, baked goods, or sprinkle over food.
13. Soil Amendment for Tomatoes: Tomato plants benefit significantly from extra calcium. Add crushed eggshells to the planting hole or around the base of the plant to prevent blossom end rot.
14. Bird Feed: Birds need calcium for their eggshells. Sterilize and crush eggshells, then mix them with birdseed to provide a calcium boost for your feathered friends.
15. Household Deodorizer: Place dried eggshells in a bowl or container and put it in your refrigerator or cupboard to absorb odors naturally.
Conclusion
Eggshells are far more useful than most people realize. From gardening and pest control to beauty treatments and craft projects, they offer a multitude of benefits. So next time you crack an egg, think twice before throwing away the shell – it might come in handy!

22/07/2024

A Monday chuckle for you

21/06/2024

For my chicken pals out there. Please be on alert and take care of our feather babies 🐓💛

Natalie Highett

🐔 Attention backyard chicken owners: With the recent bird flu outbreak in Victoria, South Australians chicken owners are being urged to stay vigilant. Monitor your flock for any signs of illness and report any unusual symptoms immediately.

Find out what symptoms to look for, visit https://www.weare.sa.gov.au/news/backyard-vigilance-for-chicken-owners

Department of Primary Industries and Regions I Animal Health Australia I Adelaide Hills I City Of Charles Sturt I Campbelltown City Council (SA) I The Barossa Council I Town of Gawler I Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu I Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board

23/05/2024

Avian Influenza has been detected in poultry in Victoria (high pathogenic) and WA (low pathogenic).

It is not known to be present in South Australian poultry, but low pathogenic avian influenza does occur in wild birds without causing signs of illness.

👉 Take action to minimise contact between poultry flocks and wild birds 🐦
👉 Keep feed and water 💧 inside sheds, or keep covered and difficult for wild birds to access
👉 Keep poultry sheds, yards, aviaries and equipment clean 🚿
👉 Always wash your hands 🖐️ before and after handling birds and eggs
☎️ If you notice sick or dead birds, or see signs of disease, immediately call your vet or the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
👀 Find out more about avian influenza, including signs to look for and how to reduce risks https://ow.ly/TPeJ50RS4sp

30/01/2024

Welcoming our 3 new beautiful adoptees from Hewett, happily exploring and settling into their forever home with our feather family 🤍🖤🤎

If you have any hens that need rehoming feel free to get in touch 🐓

28/01/2024

Eggs are on! Free range - from now til dusk. Today only. $4 per dozen or 3 dozen for $10. Please be honest 🙏 All money raised goes back to the rescue hens. Cheers 👍
Look for the ute at the front gate. 3078 Kingston Rd, Pyap.

27/12/2023

Merry Christmas!🎄🐓Just a reminder we adopt hens of any age or breed to join our other rehomed rescued hens in Loxton, living their best life. If you need to rehome your hens for whatever reason drop us a line.
We are also seeking donations of clean egg cartons if anyone has some to give. Cheers