The Stars of the Show

Meet the Animals

Every animal at Besso Ranch has a name, a personality, and a purpose. Get to know the wonderful creatures that make our products possible.

The heart of our egg production

Chickens

Our diverse flock of chickens includes heritage and production breeds, providing a rainbow of egg colors and sizes. Each hen has her own personality and contributes to our daily egg harvest.

Our Breeds:

Rhode Island RedBarred Plymouth RockAmeraucanaLeghornOrpington

Products:

  • Fresh chicken eggs in various colors and sizes

Fun Facts:

  • Chickens can recognize over 100 individual faces
  • They dream just like humans do
  • Our hens enjoy over 8 hours of free-range time daily
Chickens

Masters of pest control

Ducks

Our ducks are not only wonderful egg layers but also serve as natural pest control, happily gobbling up slugs, snails, and insects. Their eggs are prized by bakers for their rich, creamy quality.

Our Breeds:

Khaki CampbellWelsh HarlequinPekin

Products:

  • Duck eggs - perfect for baking and gourmet cooking

Fun Facts:

  • Duck eggs have larger yolks than chicken eggs
  • Ducks are more cold-hardy than chickens
  • They can eat up to 200 slugs per day
Ducks

Broad Breasted breeds with personality

Turkeys

Our turkeys are raised naturally, allowed to mature slowly for better flavor and texture. They're curious, social birds that often follow us around the property.

Our Breeds:

Bourbon RedNarragansettBronze

Products:

  • Turkey eggs - large and nutrient-rich
  • Heritage turkeys (seasonal)

Fun Facts:

  • Turkey eggs are 50% larger than chicken eggs
  • Heritage turkeys can fly short distances
  • They have excellent eyesight and memory
Turkeys

Natural guardians of the flock

Geese

Our geese serve as watchful protectors, alerting us to any disturbances. Their large, seasonal eggs are a delicacy prized by chefs and home cooks alike.

Our Breeds:

EmbdenToulousePilgrim

Products:

  • Goose eggs (seasonal) - rich and flavorful

Fun Facts:

  • Geese mate for life and are devoted parents
  • One goose egg equals about 3 chicken eggs
  • They're excellent 'guard dogs' for the flock
Geese

Providers of milk and joy

Goats

Our Nigerian Dwarf goats are compact but mighty milk producers. Their milk is naturally homogenized and perfect for making our artisan soaps, lotions, and lip balms.

Our Breeds:

Nigerian Dwarf

Products:

  • Goat milk soap
  • Goat milk lotion
  • Goat milk lip balm

Fun Facts:

  • Nigerian Dwarf goats produce milk with high butterfat
  • Goats are incredibly intelligent and curious
  • They can recognize their names and come when called
Goats

Taste the Difference

Our happy, healthy animals produce exceptional products. Try them for yourself and experience farm-fresh quality.

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