Guest guest Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 I thought this was interesting.... If the label says: Animal Welfare Approved, American Humane Certified, or Certified Humane - eggs came from farms independently certified by animal welfare nonprofits (note: the latter two do allow beak-cutting). Cage Free - not regulated, but it usually means producers keep hens uncaged in barns or warehouses (though often there's no outdoor access). Free Range - typically means the hens are uncaged and have outdoor access - but nobody checks on the amount or duration. Natural - the USDA says Natural food products can't contain " any artificial or synthetic ingredients, and it must be minimally processed " - vague enough that it could apply to just about any egg. Organic - third-party-audited label that means the hens are uncaged and have access to the outdoors, and get a diet of organic, vegetarian feed without any antibiotics (beak-cutting and forced molting are permitted). Pasture Raised - unregulated, but typically birds raised this way have the chance to go outdoors and eat an organic diet. United Egg Producers Certified - producers can restrict hens to small cages and beak-cutting is allowed (but forced molting isn't). No Label - the hens were probably raised in a factory farm; if a company can make a claim, it usually will. Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - 21 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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