In Conversation with Yolky Dokey Eggs

1. Lil’s Yolky Dokey began as a way of honouring Lily and bringing one of her dreams to life. How has that original spark shaped the business you’ve grown into today?

Lil’s Yolky Dokey was created to honour Lily by bringing one of her dreams to life. Her vision for food, community and creativity still guides everything we do. What began as something tender and personal has become a living expression of her spirit. Every flock we raise and every relationship we build connects back to that intention, reminding us that Yolky Dokey is more than a farm — it’s an act of love.

2. Since those early beginnings, Yolky Dokey has evolved significantly. What have been some of the most transformative moments in your journey so far?

Relocating the farm three times before finding a permanent home was one of our biggest challenges. Securing our lease with Torello Farm gave us stability, space to grow and a partnership with a business we admire. We have also built strong relationships with growers, producers and farmers across the Peninsula. These connections shaped our understanding of what a resilient local food system looks like. More recently, we have expanded beyond eggs with new products, including Yolky Dokey Mayo and our pasture-raised spent-hen range now appearing on local menus.

3. Your commitment to regenerative, pasture-raised farming is central to your identity. What does this look like in practice, and why is it so important to you?

Regenerative farming means letting the land guide our decisions. Our hens live entirely on open pasture, roaming and foraging as they naturally would. We rotate them regularly so the land can rest and renew. We work closely with partner farms to support healthy soil, stronger ecosystems and greater biodiversity. It is more than a method. It is our philosophy and the way we choose to care for the land and our community.

4. The Mornington Peninsula community has embraced Yolky Dokey from the beginning. How has that support influenced your growth and resilience over the years?

The Peninsula community has truly carried us. From the start, local chefs, farmers, makers and families have supported our work. Their encouragement helped us through some of the hardest moments of our lives. As mothers navigating grief while growing a business, we felt held in ways we will never forget.

5. Looking ahead, what would you most like Yolky Dokey to be known for as it continues to grow?

We want Yolky Dokey to be known for producing eggs with heart, from hens raised the way hens should be. Pasture-raised farming means low stocking densities, daily access to fresh pasture and the freedom to live naturally. It is labour-intensive, but the welfare, the land care and the quality make it worthwhile. We put an enormous amount of love, hard work and intention into every dozen. As we grow, we hope people recognise Yolky Dokey as a source of truly ethical, regenerative, community-focused food — built on love, legacy and connection — and that’s why we want people to understand the important difference between free-range and pasture-raised eggs.

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