Why Free-Range Egg Production is the Best for Hens and Consumers
There are so many options to choose from at a grocery store, and even in the egg aisle, there is bound to be at least three or four different classifications of eggs. However, a lot of consumers don't really know what all these labels and choices mean, and if they do, which of those labels is the best for them and the hens that laid those eggs? To answer that, free range egg production is arguably the best for both you the consumer and the hens because free range systems promote the hens' natural behavior/welfare while offering a more nutritious egg for you! The concept of a free-range production system has been in place for a long time, with homesteaders and backyard poultry raisers utilizing a stationary coop in which the hens could roam outside of during the day, and then have a safe place to sleep at night. Nowadays, commercial free-range egg production uses the same concept, but adds modern additions/automations to the barns without sacrifici...
