At Utopihen Farms, we believe the way eggs are raised matters. That’s why our farming model is built around independently owned family farms that prioritize animal welfare, responsible farming practices, and long-term sustainability.
We work with multi-generational farmers who raise hens in intentionally smaller flocks, capped at 4,000 birds. Keeping flock sizes smaller helps reduce crowding and gives hens more room to move, forage, and express their natural behaviors. It also allows our farmers to take a more hands-on approach to caring for their flocks.
Family-Owned Farms
Our farming model starts with the farmers themselves. 100% of our farms are owned by the farmers who operate them, and all of our farms are at least second-generation farms. Of those, 63 are family farms.
Because our farms are independently owned and operated, the farmers raising our hens are directly involved in the day-to-day care of their flocks. Our model is intentionally designed for hands-on farming, with farmers walking their flocks daily to monitor bird health and pasture conditions.
Smaller flocks make that hands-on approach possible. With fewer birds to care for, farmers can pay closer attention to their hens and respond to the needs of the flock.
Smaller Flocks, More Room to Roam
Each Utopihen flock is intentionally capped at 4,000 birds. Smaller flock sizes help reduce crowding and encourage hens to spread out across the pasture rather than clustering near the barn.
More space gives hens room to move naturally throughout the day. They can roam, forage, dust bathe, and explore their surroundings while making use of the pasture around them.
Flock size also plays a role in how the land is used. When hens have room to spread out, they can move throughout more of the pasture instead of concentrating in one area. It’s one of the ways our farming model considers both the well-being of our hens and responsible use of the land.
Daily Access to Pasture
Our hens have daily access to grassy pasture where they are free to roam and explore the outdoors. Each hen is provided 110 square feet of outdoor space, giving them room to spread their wings and engage in natural behaviors like foraging and dust bathing.
For us, pasture access is about more than simply having an outdoor area. It’s about giving hens the opportunity to behave like hens.
Hands-On Care From the Nest to the Pasture
Our farmers’ involvement doesn’t stop at opening the barn doors. They walk their flocks daily, keeping an eye on bird health and pasture conditions.
That attention extends to how the eggs are gathered, too. At 11 of our farms, eggs are hand-gathered directly from the nests.
We believe a farming model built around independent farmers, smaller flocks, pasture access, and daily hands-on care creates a better environment for our hens and a more thoughtful way to produce eggs.
At Utopihen Farms, we’re proud to work alongside farmers who have dedicated generations to caring for their land and animals. Our farming model is designed to support that kind of farming for generations to come.
