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  1. Sep 13, 2022 · "Cage-free" marked on a carton of eggs means quite simply that the hens laying those eggs are not kept in cages. Again, that sounds good but the label has a fairly limited legal definition and the practices of some farmers only following the letter of the law make this question more complicated than you might think.

  2. Apr 4, 2022 · Free-range eggs are a further improvement from cage-free eggs in terms of welfare potential. Free-range systems protect hens from confinement in a cage, but what free-range looks like can vary. Different certification programs in the US have different requirements for what qualifies as free-range. The organization FoodPrint provides detailed ...

  3. Jul 17, 2019 · Cage-free eggs come from hens that can roam freely in a building or room, but not outdoors. Learn how cage-free differs from free-range, pasture-raised, organic, and other egg labels.

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  5. Feb 19, 2024 · Like cage-free, free-range also largely refers to the space that the bird gets. And just like cage-free, free-range is a government-regulated term. But the difference between cage-free vs. free-range is that each bird has 2 square feet of outdoor access. So, in addition to a larger cage-free roaming life, the hen must be able to get outdoors ...

  6. Mar 3, 2024 · Cage-free egg production systems are often perceived as providing better welfare for hens compared to conventional battery cages, as they allow for more natural behaviors and movement. And in many cases, this is true. Hens have more space to move; they can flap their wings and live a more chicken-friendly lifestyle.

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  7. Mar 20, 2024 · When eggs are labeled “cage-free,” it means that the chickens who laid those eggs (“layer hens”) live in an open indoor space. Per the USDA, “Eggs labeled ‘cage-free’… are laid by hens that are allowed to roam in a room or open area, which is typically a barn or poultry house.”. This is a big departure from decades past when ...

  8. May 11, 2022 · He says that cage-free eggs come from chickens that aren’t in cages but only have one to two square feet of room per chicken. The hens don’t go outside, and are only fed non-organic grains like corn and soy. On the other hand, pasture-raised eggs have 108 square feet of room per hen, and are allowed to roam on a pasture — soaking up ...

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