Egg Supply and Price Volatility: A Growing Concern for Farmers

The Hen’s Pen
Oct 16
3 min read

Egg prices in Australia have been rising steadily, and supply remains unpredictable. Factors such as disease outbreaks, feed cost increases, and environmental pressures are creating volatility in the market. For poultry farmers, this means every management decision counts: healthier hens, stable egg production, and efficient coop maintenance can directly impact profits.

Hens in a dry chicken coop with ChickenKoop® Refresh bedding

Applying diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay for poultry dusting

Healthy laying hens producing high-quality eggs on natural bedding

Pest-free chicken coop maintained with natural poultry bedding

Farmers using ChickenKoop® Refresh to reduce ammonia odours and moisture

Maintaining a pest-free chicken coop and using effective bedding is more critical than ever to reduce losses and support consistent egg production.

How ChickenKoop® Refresh Helps Farmers Manage Volatility

ChickenKoop® Refresh is a natural, Australian-made chicken coop bedding solution designed to improve hen health, reduce disease risk, and optimise egg yield. Its unique blend of diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay provides superior absorbency, odour control, and natural pest management.

Key Benefits for Farmers:

Boosts Hen Health: Reduces stress and lowers the risk of disease for healthier flocks
Maintains Egg Production: Clean, dry bedding and a pest-free environment help hens lay consistently
Controls Pests Naturally: Poultry dusting with DE deters mites, lice, and flies
Ammonia Odour Control: Keeps the coop environment fresher, promoting better respiratory health
Cost-Effective Bedding: Long-lasting, natural bedding reduces the frequency of replacements

By preventing health and hygiene issues, ChickenKoop® Refresh helps farmers maintain steady egg supply and mitigate financial losses during periods of price volatility.

Why Diatomaceous Earth and Attapulgite Clay Work

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is widely used in livestock management for natural pest control. Its microscopic particles remove external parasites safely and effectively — a practice also common in cattle dusting. Combined with attapulgite clay, which absorbs moisture and ammonia, ChickenKoop® Refresh provides a safe, chemical-free environment that supports healthy hens and consistent egg production.

The bedding also doubles as a soil conditioner, making it a sustainable, environmentally friendly choice for poultry farms.

Practical Tips for Farmers Facing Volatility

Invest in Clean Bedding: Using ChickenKoop® Refresh ensures a dry, hygienic environment, reducing disease risk and supporting egg production.
Monitor Coop Hygiene: Regular maintenance, combined with natural pest management, keeps flocks stress-free and productive.
Track Hen Health: Healthy hens are less affected by market fluctuations — lower mortality equals steadier supply.
Use Poultry Dusting: DE and attapulgite clay can be lightly applied to control mites and lice without chemicals.

By implementing these practices, farmers can maintain a consistent egg supply, reduce losses, and manage the impact of rising feed and production costs.

Why Switch to ChickenKoop® Refresh

Australian-Made and Chemical-Free: Supports local manufacturing and sustainable practices
Natural Pest Management: Reduces reliance on chemical sprays
Better Hen Health: Supports stronger, calmer flocks
Stable Egg Yield: Protects farmers from the effects of market volatility
Ammonia Odour Control: Keeps coops fresher and healthier