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Frequently asked questions
What is the hen welfare like at your farms?
We love our girls and all are provided with nutritious diets, shelter and water.
Pace Farm is independently audited and accredited against industry standards for poultry egg production in Australia.
You can rest assured that absolutely no debeaking or beak mutilation is practised anywhere in Australia. Under veterinary advice, beak trimming may be performed.
Why are there blood spots in my eggs sometimes?
Don’t worry, your egg is absolutely not fertile. That tiny speck of blood you sometimes see in the yolk is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the surface of the yolk during the formation of the egg. Most are removed during the grading process, but occasionally they escape detection.
Eggs with blood spots are pretty rare, but are nutritionally fine to eat.
Do you use growth hormones in the production of your eggs?
Growth promoters are never used on our hens and approved antibiotics are only ever used under veterinary advice. You can trust the production standards of our farm egg suppliers.
Sometimes when I cook eggs I notice a green ring around the yolk—what is it?
That green ring you see is due to a bit of overcooking. It is formed from an iron and sulphur compound that’s created when the egg has been in the pan for too long. It’s totally harmless and fine to eat — you can avoid it by keeping a better eye on your eggs next time!
How long do eggs keep for?
We highly recommend checking the ‘best before’ date on the carton. That will give you the best indication. Generally, fresh chicken eggs keep for 6 weeks but this can be longer if refrigerated.
What's the best way to store eggs?
Keep your eggs in the fridge (below 4°C) in the carton with the wider end pointing up. Make sure you put them in a spot that’s away from any smelly foods so they don’t absorb any unwanted flavours. It’s good to get into the habit of checking for any cracked or damaged eggs, as they can increase the likelihood of contamination.
Any eggs that have been cooked should be refrigerated. Food with raw or lightly cooked eggs should be treated carefully.
How does a yolk get its colour?
The colour of a yolk is determined by what a hen eats. If a hen is fed a diet high in yellow–orange pigments known as carotenoids, they will be deposited into the yolk to give that lovely, bright colour. Flavour isn’t affected either way.
Why are some egg shells brown and others are white?
It’s pretty simple: white hens lay white shelled eggs and brown hens lay brown shelled eggs. There is no difference in taste or nutrition.
How quickly do your eggs reach the supermarket shelves from the farm?
Pace Farm are fresh egg suppliers for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and regional areas throughout Australia. We ensure our eggs don’t have to travel very far at all to reach the supermarket shelves.
Where can I buy Pace eggs?
We’re glad you asked. You’ll find our farm fresh eggs for sale near you at any good supermarket, including Coles, Woolworths and selected independents around Australia.
What do you mean by free range, cage, organic and barn eggs?
Please find below listed a full definition of the egg production systems below as stated in the Australian Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals – Domestic Poultry:
- Free range: Birds in free-range systems are housed in sheds and have access to an outdoor range for up to 8 hours per day.
- Barn: Birds in barn systems are free to roam within a shed which may have vertical levels. The floor may be based on litter and/or other material such as slats or wire mesh.
- Cage: Birds in cage systems are continuously housed in cages within a shed.
- Organic: Birds in free-range systems are housed in sheds and have access to an outdoor range for up to 8 hours per day. No pesticides are used in organic farming and hens are fed an organic diet.
My pack of Pace Farm eggs I purchased weighs 600g, but each egg doesn’t weigh this much?
Each individual egg contributes to the total NET pack weight. For example, for a 600g 12 Pack of eggs, each egg would on average weigh 50g. For a 700g 12 Pack of eggs, each egg would on average weigh 59g.
I am interested in a career at Pace Farm. How do I register my interest?
Visit our careers page here for current vacancies. Not seeing a role for you right now? Join our Talent Nest to register your interest for upcoming roles.
How do I know what day my eggs were laid?
We use a Julian calendar to indicate the date of lay. Check your egg for a red stamp. The first three numbers indicate the day of the calendar year. The last two numbers indicate the year. For example, 03225, would indicate the 32nd day of the 2025 year, which is 1 Feb, 2025.