BRIGADOON HARVEST PASTURED EGGS www.brigadoonharvest.com.au John and Estelle Joseph run a flock of laying hens at Tooraweenah and call their girls 'pastured' to distinguish them from conventional free range. Their main focus is the health of the bird and this is achieved through allowing them to lead a natural existence. Their houses are mobile (Joel Salatin style) and are moved around the paddock every few days, ensuring they have fresh grass and bugs. They do not simply "have access" to the great outdoors, they are out foraging from dawn to dusk, protected by two Maremma guardian dogs.

To supplement their grass diet, free choice grains, with kelp. shellgrit and other minerals are offered. The Josephs do not use chemical medications on the chickens (the rare ill bird is isolated and given Vitamin C and garden greens and nature is allowed to take its course),
and no artificial fertilizers or pesticides/herbicides are used on the paddocks. Their feed contains no yolk colourants and the yolks vary in
depth of colour, depending on the season and on each individual bird's food preferences. They seem to instinctively know what they need and
constantly adjust their feed choices - that is one reason they do not give the normal commercial pellets. The dry climate usually means soils
tend to be higher in most minerals than lush, high-rainfall areas which lose minerals through 'leaching'. The combination of all the above
produces the tasty egg that all their regular customers love.

This commitment to the welfare of the animal can mean sacrificing"yield". No artificial lighting is used to to force laying. Extremes in weather take their toll on production, as does too much or not enough rain. Hens are provided with cosy, straw-lined nest boxes - no conveyor belts in sight. Eggs are collected, checked, candled and packed by hand. The Josephs only sell eggs collected from nestboxes as freshness can't be guaranteed for the rare paddock-laid egg.

They are offering to trial an egg delivery service on two Sunday afternoons every month in Coonabarabran (dates will be advised via email
to those who express interest). Prices are $4 for 500g, $6 for 600g, $7 for 700g. No half dozens available. Eggs will need to be pre-ordered
before the delivery date via email to john@brigadoonharvest.com.au (use"Coona egg order"or similiar in the subject line) and payment to be made on the day with cash. First in, best dressed - at least until they next expand! Please email Brigadoon Harvest to express your interest in
being involved.

KIM O'DONNELL

Usui Reiki Practitioner and Qigong Instructor incorporating the principles of Taoism, Buddhism and Toltec. Reasonable rates.

Mobile: 0437 036 553

Email: kimo@ceinternet.com.au

Meeting the Needs of You and Your Horse NATURALLY.

WAYNE CASLICK, Australian Stock Horse Level 1 Coach

EDUCATOR OF HORSE AND RIDER

• Starting and Education of Horses (horsebreaking)
• Ground skills for horse and rider – safety and respect
• In the Saddle skills – Dressage, Western, Campdrafting
• Clinics and Group Lessons – quality coaching
• Demonstrations - Pony Club and Shows
• ASH Stallion Standing at Stud 15.3hh Golden Buckskin
• Handling problem horses – retraining and helping you handle your horse
• Farriery – a quality and reliable service

CALL US AND HAVE A CHAT TO SEE WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

Phone: 02 68446213

email: casbarstud@optusnet.com.au

www.waynecaslick.com.au

"MIRACLE WASH LAUNDRY BALLS "

Janet Winterton is a distributor of the environmentally friendly "Miracle wash laundry balls" and multi purpose stain remover.

I've just bought my first set. I think these are the most wonderful idea. To learn all about them and their environmental and personal benefits, go to:

www.laundryball.com.au

Then call Janet directly on: 02 6885 4446 to order your own!

Sandi Middleton and Glenn Walker of Quityawhingin' enterprises Farmer Glenn's Farming Solutions - suppliers of heaps of good stuff (Jen.)

QUITYAWINGIN ENTERPRISES

Farmer Glenn's Farming Solutions
Lynwood
Ulamambri 2357

Farmer Glenn 0448345366

Sandi 0458036395

A/H 0268 427888

Distributors of:

• Agricultural Meters, Soil/Plant Testing Tools, Microbial Brewing Equipment
• Ag Lime, Gypsum, Zeolite,
• Biological Fertilisers - liquid & solid, Ag minerals, Humates, Microbial Products, Fish Oils,
• Seed Treatments, Organic Grain Protectants/Comprehensive Soil/Leaf analysis
• Native & Introduced Grass Seeds, AusWest Seeds,
• Atlantic Lubricants- oils, greases, antifreeze, brake fluid, truck wash,
• Marchant engineering Pneumatic Post Rammers, Staple Gun, Westair Compressors
• Affordable Ink Supplies for printers
• Co-ordinators of Seminars, Field Days, Lectures, Bus Trips

First Aid Courses

Call Karl or Emma on: 1300 766 120 or 0417 683 069 or email: Training@nswFirstAid.com.au

The Story of Bachhara…

The history of Bachhara is like a love story – to capture its essence it must be told with passion, not timelines or statistics… So allow what inspired us to inspire you and join us on the Bachhara journey…

http://www.bachhara.com/