Manitoba Egg Farmers has voted unanimously to triple the personal limit for non-quota laying hens from 99 to 300.
"This increase means small-scale farmers in our province will now be able to house up to 300 laying hens on their property without being a quota holder or paying levy," said Cory Rybuck, General Manager for Manitoba Egg Farmers.
He adds 300 hens will lay about 90,000 eggs a year and unregulated farmers can sell these eggs ungraded to the general public from their farm gate.
Source : PortageOnline