{"id":3880,"date":"2025-01-23T14:46:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T19:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottawa-name.com\/?p=3880"},"modified":"2025-01-23T14:46:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T19:46:53","slug":"bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/en\/eternal-3880-bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa","title":{"rendered":"Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm: A Legacy of Quality in Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm is a cherished family-run farm that has been passed down through three generations. Deeply intertwined with Ottawa\u2019s history, this farm embodies enduring traditions and is synonymous with freshness and quality. Here\u2019s a closer look at the story of this iconic family farm, brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/uk\">Ottawa Name<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5fd7b960b70\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5fd7b960b70\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/en\/eternal-3880-bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa\/#How_It_All_Began\" >How It All Began<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/en\/eternal-3880-bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa\/#The_Third_Generation\" >The Third Generation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/en\/eternal-3880-bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa\/#What_Makes_Bekings_Poultry_Farm_Special\" >What Makes Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm Special<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/en\/eternal-3880-bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa\/#How_and_When_Eggs_Are_Delivered\" >How and When Eggs Are Delivered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/en\/eternal-3880-bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa\/#The_Journey_Toward_Carbon_Neutrality\" >The Journey Toward Carbon Neutrality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/en\/eternal-3880-bekings-poultry-farm-a-legacy-of-quality-in-ottawa\/#Where_to_Buy_Bekings_Eggs\" >Where to Buy Beking\u2019s Eggs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_All_Began\"><\/span>How It All Began<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1960, Gerrit Beking founded the poultry farm, starting with a small flock that he managed alongside his two sons, John and Albert. Gerrit began selling eggs with home delivery services in South Ottawa and Kemptville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John and Albert gradually became more involved in the family business. John focused on farming operations, while Albert expanded the egg delivery network across Eastern Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Albert\u2019s passing in 1998, John and his family took full responsibility for running the farm and delivering eggs. By 2005, John and Cora Beking had established a reputation for providing high-quality eggs. At the time, the farm housed 14,000 free-run hens in converted barns, ensuring the birds remained active and healthy. Eggs were sorted on-site and delivered promptly, guaranteeing freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What began as a modest operation on the outskirts of Ottawa has grown into the region\u2019s most recognized provider of fresh eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxeiilvq1v148hft2j88l2zsmje2y1wa3md7adxc7ulvirw73sy578gencgauwxfb69xhdo07sp5anjplahobipyayat8mlyjusuvxipdhytugpdiedn8nirv6autzbh4oeowgslnakeytwnzqfrddizt0sg-lxemiy-k.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Third_Generation\"><\/span>The Third Generation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2014, the farm transitioned to its third generation of leadership, with David Beking taking over alongside Chris Beking and Colleen Ford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beking family remains committed to the natural farming methods introduced by Gerrit Beking. Their daily efforts ensure better living conditions for the hens and the consistent supply of high-quality eggs to customers. The family often emphasizes that healthy, happy hens lay exceptional eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2014, the farm had expanded to 23,000 hens and served over 160 wholesale clients within a 100 km radius, including Ottawa. Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm is located at 2405 Jochem Rd, Oxford Station, Ontario, operating Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxdni3fagcbq46tjt18pgc48n5pp4fq7nlc67paus5ly-x0cxnp04svxtnfejjsnnsmtgwlxje7c3jgg6tr3tpsp2w2ydcsczcvsrey6xeuaymqy7rmwj8zxfxhrqide9qggcek8keytwnzqfrddizt0sg-lxemiy-k.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Bekings_Poultry_Farm_Special\"><\/span>What Makes Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm Special<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The farm upholds core values that have been preserved through generations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free-Run Farming: The farm eliminates cages, giving hens unrestricted access to nesting boxes, perches, dust baths, water, and feed. This is fundamental to natural egg production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified Organic Eggs: Some hens are raised on several hectares of fresh grass and fed certified organic, non-GMO feed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Diet: Hens enjoy a balanced, vegetarian, grain-based diet free from antibiotics, steroids, or animal by-products. This ensures the health of the hens and the quality of their eggs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality Assurance: The farm is certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and adheres to HACCP standards. Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm participates in the Start Clean-Stay Clean\u00ae program, promoting the highest agricultural standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm produces a variety of white and brown eggs, available in medium, large, extra-large, and jumbo sizes. White eggs come from White Leghorn hens, while brown eggs are laid by Rhode Island Red hens. The only difference between them is shell colour\u2014there\u2019s no difference in taste or nutritional value. All eggs meet the farm\u2019s high standards of quality and freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxezy_wmliipjtdxekqhz2okruotql0pptckdquiz1sjik7ntmzvkekbg3pddaja6z0aodowg2z22bmv0skbtufhakgytuzqb8z8xxic_wh2anvcny9kouwlxwwgumlokdggpa9akeytwnzqfrddizt0sg-lxemiy-k.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_and_When_Eggs_Are_Delivered\"><\/span>How and When Eggs Are Delivered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every morning, eggs are collected on the day they are laid. They are cleaned, sorted, and refrigerated to maintain freshness before being delivered within 1-3 days. In many cases, customers receive eggs the very next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hens enjoy a nutritious diet that promotes their well-being. This vegetarian, grain-based diet excludes any animal by-products, antibiotics, or hormones. Notably, Canadian poultry farming standards prohibit the use of hormones and antibiotics in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxdufogwbssjopoplufb0qimiuzpxmuv2je9fl4j_na_htunlff8bpqce0lapqkqvl3fvlnlvp7vcix7g2jh7qmed3viuamlgjen-f2lcj_wouork0aacg21dq7ajqd1orxw6yjhdqkeytwnzqfrddizt0sg-lxemiy-k.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Journey_Toward_Carbon_Neutrality\"><\/span>The Journey Toward Carbon Neutrality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions through various green energy initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat Exchangers: These systems use heat coils to warm incoming cold air during winter by recapturing about 80% of lost heat. This technology also filters out dust particles, improving air quality for the hens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solar Panels: <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.name\/uk\/eternal-3278-stvorennya-energoefektyvnogo-ta-ekologichno-spryyatlyvogo-budynku-v-ottavi-dopomoga-betterhomesottawa\">Solar panels<\/a> on the barn roof provide clean energy. A net-metering program helps offset a significant portion of the farm\u2019s electricity consumption, while the panels also act as insulation during winter months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composting: The farm uses biotransformers to compost nitrogen-rich manure, converting it into nutrient-rich compost suitable for fields and gardens. This organic compost is also sold at local garden centres.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/01\/ad_4nxefwpcqtl_rryo0zqjlf9cknm60nb421wexfx_owr6s1e6ranckxhpkn8bnvlsjpoht3pgmqizyoq3kbdru1ijuwee0dhywz-zobvqunjnl2j1gnwdcxbah9b0r3axytlo_aaysjakeytwnzqfrddizt0sg-lxemiy-k.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Buy_Bekings_Eggs\"><\/span>Where to Buy Beking\u2019s Eggs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm supplies eggs to high-end local restaurants and health food stores across Eastern Ontario. The farm is a proud member of Savour Ottawa, an initiative that promotes local culinary excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eggs from the farm are also available at farmers\u2019 markets, where customers appreciate meeting the farmers and knowing they\u2019re purchasing fresh, local products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the farm\u2019s website to explore their product offerings, including organic probiotic yogurt and a range of cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beking\u2019s eggs have been served at Rideau Hall during the visit of Prince William and Duchess Kate. They were also enjoyed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Miller\u2019s Oven in Manotick. These moments are a source of pride for the Beking family, reflecting their commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bekingseggs.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bekingseggs.com\/green-initiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Initiatives at Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ontarioeast.ca\/bekings-poultry-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ontario East: Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beking\u2019s Poultry Farm is a cherished family-run farm that has been passed down through three generations. Deeply intertwined with Ottawa\u2019s history, this farm embodies enduring traditions and is synonymous with freshness and quality. 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