Philippines: Egg-stra good – Couple raises free range chickens as the first step to self-sufficiency
Sometimes, things happen that are out of your control, and for a farmer, that definitely means natural disasters like earthquakes and the Taal volcano eruption.
By Jazzmine Quiambao
Manilla Bulletin
Jun 29, 2023
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A lot of Filipinos start their day with eggs. Whether it’s a sunny-side up, scrambled, or boiled, eggs are a delicious and nutritious way to get that breakfast fix.
Some eggs are more nutritious than others, and eggs from free range chickens are one of them. It’s said that eggs from free-range chickens contain: less cholesterol, less saturated fat, more vitamin A, and are richer in other minerals than normal eggs.
One couple in particular has the goal of living a self-sufficient lifestyle, and took to free range poultry farming as their first step towards that.
Meet Christopher and Katrina Cuevas, the owners behind Bonnie’s Backyard Farm in Batangas City.
Although Bonnie’s Backyard Farm is located in Batangas, the couple actually lives in Quezon City, Manila. However, they started developing land they acquired in Batangas for their future plans.
“We have an untapped agricultural land which was originally for building a home, [and we were] inspired with the idea of homesteading, a way of sustainable living. [Like] raising your own livestock and produce (vegetables and fruits) [and] composting your own trash to make organic fertilizer,” Katrina said. “We wanted to raise a family based on this concept away from too many city life distractions.”
