Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I buy only organic eggs from free roaming chickens, but as well all know, this does not mean they are free roaming on a pasture. It just means they can roam around in whatever capacity the keepers allow them to. It also just means that the grain feed is organic.

So as much as I can, I buy "Vital Farms" eggs from Whole Foods, but they are $6.99 a dozen!

Does anyone have personal experience buying eggs from a local farm or group that raises the chickens on pasture and does everything 'right'?

I know about localharvest.com. i know about eatwild.com. But I have not had any success with that so I still want to know if anyone has a personal testimony and could possibly point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

Jack Kronk

flag	asked Feb 15 2011 at 17:50 Jack Kronk 19.9k●2●33●101

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I dont recall the name of the farm--only that it is not San Pasqual Valley or Ramona Ranch--but pastured eggs are available at the Hillcrest farmers market every Sunday. I spoke to the farmer and according to him, he does everything us paleo folk could want. Only problem, his prices were a dollar more than vital farms the last time I checked. – Craig Jul 14 2011 at 0:28

hmm. still might be worth a look since they are local. Vital is from Texas so they are shipped. Thanks Craig. – Jack Kronk Jul 14 2011 at 0:44

I'll be making the trek from the Inland Empire. I'm sure someone here might be able to help out.meetup.com/San-Diego-Paleo-Tribe/events/18090571 – henrydrn Jul 14 2011 at 16:19

JessInSD · Answer 1 · 2011-02-15 20:19:10Z UTC

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I get my eggs at the Encinitas Farmers Market from Gama Farms. They are the only stand there that sell eggs and it's $4.50 a dozen. Here is more info on what their chickens eat: http://gamafarms.com/produce.php

answered Feb 15 2011 at 20:19

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	I used to go to this farmer's market every week but never checked them out. Thanks so much for the tip! – awolf Feb 16 2011 at 5:40
	I get mine from a Gama farms stand as well. At the Irvine farmer market, they are $3.50 /doz or $6 /20pk. I get 52 eggs for $15, which just about lasts me two weeks ; ) – JoeBranca at paleoplusone.com Jul 14 2011 at 5:17
	Ditto on the Gama guys! When they're feeling chipper, they throw in some of their veggies for free (of course usually near the end of the market). They also have a table at the Solana Beach market Sun 1-5. Win-win-win. – Jane Aug 9 2011 at 4:43

Eva · Answer 2 · 2011-02-16 04:56:58Z UTC

Open air chickens in San Diego would become coyote snacks in short order. If they are not fenced over, they are dead meat. I get my eggs for $3.00 a dozen from a lady down the street who has a big pen full of chickens. She feeds them fruit, seeds, table scraps, etc. No chemicals. It's not a perfect freerange environment, but the chickens are happy and healthy, and it's MUCH better than the commercial crap from the store. I live in Escondido. If that is close enough, I'll give you her phone number, but you have to drive there and pick the eggs up yourself. She is just a housewife who grows food on the side. It's not a big commerial enterprise.

Marie · Answer 3 · 2012-10-04 19:52:55Z UTC

As of Sept, 2012, there were three stands selling pasture raised eggs at the new SD Public Market in Barrio Logan Sundays and Wednesdays.

Descanso Valley Ranch ($6 / doz) - 619-659-1375 (closed for a year, they are back in business)

Spur Valley Ranch ($7 / doz), www.spurvalleyranch.com 619-722-6639, located in El Cajon

Paradise Valley Ranch ($7 / doz), www.avocadolovers.com 760-742-1822, also sell from their farm in Valley Center

ricechek · Answer 4 · 2011-02-15 17:54:53Z UTC

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I also buy Vital Farms eggs from Whole Paycheck Market in San Diego. I have yet to try a nearby Farmers Market, but I've heard that pastured eggs can indeed be found there.

answered Feb 15 2011 at 17:54

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Michelle R. · Answer 5 · 2011-07-13 22:53:11Z UTC

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Hi Eva,

Where in Escondido?

I'm interested...

answered Jul 13 2011 at 22:53

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Michelle - Eva does login much anymore. She hasn't since April 27. – Jack Kronk Jul 14 2011 at 16:34

Crystal · Answer 6 · 2013-01-16 01:05:43Z UTC

I sell happy hen eggs in Escondido near 78 and Bear Valley. $4 a dozen. Email if you're interested. crystal.king97@yahoo.com P.S. We have many different animals and you might enjoy a tour of our small family farm run mostly by our homeschooled kids.

Emilia Figueroa · Answer 7 · 2013-02-12 20:36:56Z UTC

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I am trying to sell free ranch eggs extra LARGE please contact me at 1760 4273918

answered Feb 12 at 20:36

Emilia Figueroa
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Eggs from pastured chickens in the San Diego area?

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