FAQ
General
Do you take back old egg cartons/trays?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept old egg cartons/trays back to reuse. Please recycle them in your curb side bin.
Do you sell your eggs wholesale?
We are currently unable to take on new wholesale customers as we are currently at capacity. If this changes in future, we will announce this on our socials/via our mailing list.
Can we visit the farm/see the hens?
Unfortunately, we can’t facilitate farm visits at the moment due to the ongoing risk of avian bird flu. However if you continue driving past the micro-market you can observe the dogs and hens from over the fence at anytime of the year.
What do your Maremma dogs do on the farm?
We have 9 Maremma’s on Amberly that make up our chicken security team. They protect our chickens from predators such as foxes and other intruders.
Eggs
What does “pastured free range” mean?
Our eggs are pastured free range, which means our hens roam free over more than 100 acres of land with no fencing. Pasture-raised means that each hen has access to at least 108 square feet of land all day and are cared for using regenerative farming methods - in our case, we use a rotational grazing method. This means our hens and their houses (where they perch at night) are moved to different areas of the farm regularly to ensure continuous ground cover for the hens to graze, whilst allowing the previous area of vegetation to recover. This method also allows hens to behave naturally; i.e foraging for bugs, seeds and worms and frolicking in the sun (or shade, if they prefer).
How is “pastured free range” different to “free-range” or “cage free”?
Under Australian laws, eggs labelled as free-range must come from hens that have "meaningful and regular access" to an outdoor range during daylight hours and be free to roam and forage outside. The maximum outdoor stocking density by law is 10,000 hens per hectare/one hen per square metre. This means there is less of a distinction between how much actual space each hen gets and how much time they are able to spend outside. This can really vary from farm to farm, and one hen per square metre can get crowded. Pastured-free range egg farms focus on stocking lower densities, and provide each hen even more space to roam (minimum approximately 10 square metres per hen), whilst regenerating the land. A cage free eggs system is where the hens live entirely within an indoor barn environment - but not in cages. Unlike free range or pastured free range, cage free hens don’t have the opportunity to go outside. them.
How much are your eggs?
800gm Dozen - $11 700gm Dozen - $10
700gm Tray (30 eggs) - $22
Second grade Tray (30 eggs) - $17
What does second grade eggs mean?
Our second-grade eggs have the same contents as the rest of our eggs, however they may have some cosmetic differences in terms of their colour and/or shape. This does not affect their taste or quality.
Do you sell chickens?
We occasionally sell chickens for backyard laying as they start to slow their production on the farm. If you are interested, please sign up to our newsletter where we will notify you when we have hens in our retirement village looking for a new home.
Do you sell your eggs wholesale?
We are currently unable to take on new wholesale customers as we are currently at capacity. If this changes in future, we will announce this on our socials/via our mailing list.
Do you always stock eggs in your micro-market?
Yes, our eggs are restocked every day. Please bear in mind our 30 egg trays sell quick, so we recommend getting in first thing!
Micro-market
When is your micro-market open?
Our micro-market is open 7:30am-7:30pm every day, including Public Holidays.
What products do you stock?
We currently stock fresh produce, eggs, cheese, bread, milk, plus a selection of pantry items like pasta, condiments and snack foods. Please check our “micro-market” highlight on Instagram or keep an eye out in this group for all updates.
What payment methods do you use?
We accept payments via EFTPOS in our micro-market. We are unable to accept cash or any other forms of payment at this stage.
What's the address for the micro-market?
325 Kambah Pool Road
Kambah ACT 2902
Drive towards Kambah Pool, you will see the micro-market on the left after the second round about (past the gold course).
Or search "Amberly Farm" on google maps or follow this link.
Black Angus Beef
Are your black angus cattle grass-fed?
Yes, our herd is 100% grass fed.
Do you use medicated feed additives?
No, we don't use medicated feed additives such as antibiotics, antimicrobials, anti-coccidials, anti-parasitics, sulfonamidics, hormones, anti-bloat compounds or beta- agonists.
Our herd is vaccinated against pink eye and mites in-line with our duty of care to the animals.
In the rare cases that one of our animals become sick or injured, we will employ a medical vet to treat wounds and injuries. These treatments can include a course of anit-biotics, as recommended by the vet.
Can I order bulk discounted beef?
Yes, you can! We offer Amberly Beef Boxes. Please fill out our online form for more details.
Microgreens & Herbs
What are microgreens?
Microgreens are a young, edible plant harvested just after the first true leaves have developed. Microgreens are grown from a variety of vegetable, herb, or grain seeds and are used as a flavourful and nutrient-dense ingredient.
How should I use microgreens?
Add them as a garnish to any meal, blend into smoothies or green drinks or enjoy as a super-nutrient salad!
Are microgreens better for me than mature veggies?
Studies have shown that microgreens contain concentrated nutrients compared to their mature counterpart. Think of them as a flavour-packed and easy way to boost your nutrient intake.
Do you take back the plastic punnets?
Yes, please bring them back to the micro-market or drop them off to use at the south-side farmers market on Sunday.
We recognize and pay respect to the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of the ACT. We honour their enduring bond with the land and their invaluable contribution to its preservation for countless generations.