Frequently Asked Questions About Hen House Eggs
1. Cage-Free vs. Free-Range?
Cage-Free Birds are
fed a vegetarian diet, free of hormones. These birds are housed in open
barns where they have room to move about and engage in natural hen behavior.
They have 1.25 to 1.5 sq. ft. per bird of floor space.
Free-Range Birds are fed a vegetarian diet, free of hormones. The birds are housed in open barns like Cage Free Birds with the addition of 2 sq. ft. per bird of access to the outdoors. (Note: all organic eggs are required to be free range.)
2. White vs. Brown Eggs?
White and Brown eggs only differ
in color and breed of bird. White
birds lay white eggs and all other breeds lay brown. Brown eggs have slightly
thicker shells.
3. What do the birds eat?
The birds eat a diet made
up mostly of corn and soybeans. Vegetarian
just means that the feed is free of any animal byproducts.
4. What is the shelf life of the eggs?
Each state has different regulations regarding the shelf life of eggs. Please
consult your state requirements.
