Green Acres Eggs and Honey

11/09/2024

10/10/2024

Unfortunately, we took a hit from . Thankfully, all chickens are accounted for. The bees took a hit from a down fence, but after getting the hive back together and moved they are returning to it. We have a lot of work to do but will be back!

05/21/2024

Happy World Bee Day from all of us at Green Acres, especially our youngest beekeeper!

04/13/2024

A few close ups of our bees gathering pollen. They love our pollinator friendly yard.

04/06/2024

Farm fresh eggs are one of the best things in life. Contact us to place an order!

04/03/2024

Action shots from a few of the hive removals we have done

04/03/2024

Florida beekeepers, it's already April! 🌼

The April Monthly Management calendar is here for your beekeeping needs!

For more information, check out this link: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/entnemdept/2024/03/25/florida-beekeeping-management-calendar-april/

04/02/2024

Some awesome information about fresh eggs!

Fun facts about Farm Fresh Eggs & Chickens

Eggs are laid with a protective layer called “bloom” that seals the pores on the egg to keep bacteria from entering.

Unwashed eggs can stay on the counter for several weeks.

Washed eggs must be refrigerated and last up to two months.

Store your eggs upside down to help keep them fresh (pointy side down).

Chickens are omnivores. They love bugs, frogs, snakes, mice and other small creatures along with all kinds of vegetation.

Chickens shouldn’t have potato skins.

Farm eggs have 1/3 less cholesterol,1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3 more vitamin A, Two times more omega-3 fatty acids and three times more vitamin E than store bought eggs.

You can tell if the egg is fertilized by there being a white “bullseye” on the yolk.

One egg can have as many as 17,000 pores on the shell.

The breed of the chicken will determine the color of the egg.

The yolks contain vitamin D.

Chickens run faster than humans.

They can also remember up too 100 faces.

Chicken math is real.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from the hardest workers at Green Acres! Even though they lay beautiful brown, blue, and green eggs we still had to dye a few.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from our fam and our chickens 🥚

03/30/2024

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The new swarm has been with us for two weeks and is settled in nicely. They have capped brood on two frames and are building out on the others. Lots of eggs in the open cells and I even caught a glimpse of the queen!

Take a look at the last picture to see a frame they are in the process of building out!

03/30/2024

Starter for sale! Did you know we also sell our sourdough starter? It is a perfect way to get started with baking your own wonderful sourdough creations. Just click on the marketplace link below to order!

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03/24/2024

Getting ready to do the first check on the new swarm!