A family farm on the Princes Highway
ShowtimEGGS is Mark’s paddock in Narrawong — three kids growing up with the birds, honest fertilised eggs, and a working life we are proud to share.
Kids first, then the tractor
We are raising three children here, and we want their hands in real work — collecting eggs, helping in the pens, and yes, fuelling the tractor. The aim is simple: steer them toward an ethical life they can feel in their bones, not just hear about at the dinner table.
That same door is open to people who are doing it tougher. When we can, we give work on the farm to those who need a fair go. The birds come first in the pen; the people come first in the business.
If you buy hatching eggs or birds from us, you are backing a small Victorian family — not a catalogue. Come by appointment, or send a message and we will talk through what we have this week.
How we keep the flock
Breeding pens run two roosters with ten hens, from top Australian lines we have sourced around the country. We choose quality over volume so each bird has clean litter, room to dust-bathe, and space to step away from pecking-order stress.
Those habits match what good poultry farming Australia looks like on a small scale: watch the birds early, intervene kindly, and never let “busy” become an excuse for neglect. The same flock you see in our gallery is the flock behind the carton.
Victoria’s weather, our birds
Keeping backyard chickens Victoria families can be proud of means planning for wet winters and sharp summer heat. Coops need a roof that sheds rain, high ventilation without draughts on the roost, and shade plus cool water in January. Heavy-feathered Brahmas need airflow; lighter birds need a windbreak on frosty nights.
Laying follows light, feed, and age. Autumn moult and short winter days slow the nest — that is also when fertility in hatching eggs is lowest. Spring is our strongest season. We would rather tell you that straight than promise a hatch we cannot stand behind. More on postage sits on the home page.
Good neighbours, healthy birds
Biosecurity here is daily hygiene: dedicated boots, clean drinkers, secured feed, and a quiet quarantine for any new arrival. Wild birds, rodents, and “just one new hen” are the usual risk moments.
Welfare is predictable handling, enough perch, and nest boxes that feel safe. Neighbours notice noise, smell, and flies first — so we manage manure, screen runs, and keep visits by appointment. If you are planning your own egg laying chickens, the FAQ is a better first stop than an impulse chick order in spring.
Come and talk to us
Whether you want fertilised eggs posted express, a rooster or chook when we have them, or a farm visit with the kids, we answer as a family business. Browse the gallery, read the FAQ, or contact ShowtimEGGS — phone, Facebook group, or a message to Mark.