Free-Range Eggs

Understanding Free-Range

Eggs from hens that are provided with continuous access to outdoor spaces during the day, though the size and quality of the outdoor area can vary.

Free-range labeling means that hens are provided with access to the outdoors during the day. This environment allows the birds to exhibit natural behaviors like foraging and scratching.

While this offers a better quality of life than caged hens, the specific amount of outdoor time and space per bird is not always heavily regulated. Consumers looking for the highest standards often look for additional certifications like ‘Pasture-Raised’.