Organic/cage-free eggs

[LageNomAi]

Does anyone eat these? I've been doing some research and apparently such eggs offer far more nutritional bang for the buck as compared with the conventionally-produced ones.

I eat a LOT of eggs (I always have three for breakfast and then often one or two more later in the day as part of a recipe), so I'm willing to pay a bit more for the healthier option.

[atkinsgal08]

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I eat them all the time since they have them at Costco.

I don't eat them for any nutritional "bang for the buck" but because the chickens are treated "better".

[LageNomAi]

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I eat them all the time since they have them at Costco.

I don't eat them for any nutritional "bang for the buck" but because the chickens are treated "better".

Actually, it's a bit controversial whether cage-free chickens are treated better. Legally (at least here in the States), chickens can be labeled "cage-free" so long as they are given access to roam free, i.e., a door to get outside. For whatever reason, chickens tend not to voluntarily use such doors and end up indoors in limited-space quarters anyway for the duration of their lives.

What you really want to ensure good treatment is "pastured" chickens. Unfortunately none of the farms near me sell such eggs, so I'm stuck with organic/cage-free as the lesser of the available evils.

[JulieB]

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I do. I used to buy them at the store, but now I get them from a local hobby farmer. The yolks are orange rather than yellow, but I think they taste about the same. It is mostly about the treatment of the chickens for me, but also supporting local farmers and eating food that isn't 'manufactured'. It isn't really surprising to me to hear that they are better for us nutritionally - I don't think I would produce better eggs if I spent my life in a tiny cage inside a manufacturing plant.

[JulieB]

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What you really want to ensure good treatment is "pastured" chickens. Unfortunately none of the farms near me sell such eggs, so I'm stuck with organic/cage-free as the lesser of the available evils.

The more consumers support cage-free eggs, and demonstrate willingness to pay more for them, the more options (pastured, etc) will become available over time. The price may even come down, eventually

[GRAPES]

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I'm allergic to eggs, so I can only eat them in very small quantities, but I do buy cage free...it's all about how the chickens are treated for me. I'm sad to read the above post saying that it may not be true that it makes a difference, but I hope it does.

[atkinsgal08]

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>>it's a bit controversial whether cage-free chickens are treated better.>>

I know it's what we imagine "cage free" means ... but I do like that they get organic feed ... etc.

And at $3.99 for 18, it's a good buy.

This is one area where I can afford to support organic ... and where eating organic might matter.

[LageNomAi]

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I do. I used to buy them at the store, but now I get them from a local hobby farmer. The yolks are orange rather than yellow, but I think they taste about the same. It is mostly about the treatment of the chickens for me, but also supporting local farmers and eating food that isn't 'manufactured'. It isn't really surprising to me to hear that they are better for us nutritionally - I don't think I would produce better eggs if I spent my life in a tiny cage inside a manufacturing plant.

I've noticed a huge difference in the shells of conventionally-produced eggs versus organic/cage-free. The latter are much sturdier and tougher to break, which tells me the chickens producing them are consuming more nutritious food. I also think the taste is superior, but that could be confirmation bias on my part.

I do agree that the more people demand non-conventional eggs, the more likely they are to become available. I'm just surprised that I can live near so many farms that have CSAs and none produces such eggs. I'm going to start calling them, just to make sure the information on their websites is accurate. I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised.

[ziggy]

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Don't Fall for the Fraud and Lies About Free-Range, Cage-Free, Organic Eggs

Claiming eggs laid by "free-range" or "cage-free" chickens are more healthy is one of the latest frauds going around. It touches the heart to think of chickens running free outside eating bugs and grass, but that is not the true situation. They don't know the difference between being in a cage and being in an open pen. Free-range chicken operations have an area when the birds can go outside, but it is not a grassy field with jumping bugs. The eggs are labeled cage-free if the chickens have access to an open dirt area or a slab of concrete even though the birds rarely go there. Chickens are one of the most stupid birds known to man.

"Organic eggs" are promoted by repeating myths, distortions and lies in order to extract triple or ten times the profit from the gullible, brainwashed consumer. The chicken feed is the same in most cases, and all chickens must be treated with insecticides to prevent lice, salmonella and other diseases. Everyone along the supply line from grain farmer, feed manufacture to final egg producer has the opportunity to cheat and reap a huge increase in profits. Don't waste your money on the organic egg scam. Organic eggs are much less healthy because they are more likely to be contaminated with the salmonella bacteria and other diseases.

thats what i read here at this website
Bible Life Ministries - Eggs Do Not Cause Bad Cholesterol.

anyways my opinion about chicken eggs is it depends what they are fed if they are fed there natural diet the eggs will be better for you


and as for dark orangey colourd yolks yes that is the natural colour that would have vitamin K2... However in alot of dark orangey egg yolks you find at the store they are manipulated to look like that for example i saw some but then it said the chickens were fed a vegan diet and i know a vegan diet is not a natural diet for chickens

Egg producers simply add synthesized chemicals called carotenoids or other dyes to the chicken feed that will give the desired darker color yolk to cage-free eggs. or they feed them orange vegetables


anyways there prob is some farms out there that do sell good organic chicken eggs

[GRAPES]

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I found this...short and simple...EW Egg Buyers Guide

[sallyseachange]

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Interesting thread.
I think I'll go ahead with my plans to get three of four chickens as "layers" and take the risk of salmonella, to get eggs from happy (hopefully) chickens.

[Georgiana]

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Eggs are one of the few things that I buy organic.

And at $3.99 for 18, it's a good buy.

That's a great price! I bought some today... 6 organic eggs were 1.55 Euro ($2.29).

I think I'll go ahead with my plans to get three of four chickens as "layers" and take the risk of salmonella, to get eggs from happy (hopefully) chickens.

For what it's worth, I've always eaten mayo made with raw eggs (not slightly cooked eggs or the store-bought kind) and never had any problem. That's how my mom has been making mayo for as long as I can remember... and these days I normally make my own mayo using raw egg yolks.

[sallyseachange]

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For what it's worth, I've always eaten mayo made with raw eggs (not slightly cooked eggs or the store-bought kind) and never had any problem. That's how my mom has been making mayo for as long as I can remember... and these days I normally make my own mayo using raw egg yolks.

I agree... I've always made mayo from raw eggs (it's wonderful!)... infact, I wouldn't know how to make it any other way.

[Georgiana]

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I've always made mayo from raw eggs (it's wonderful!)

I think this is pretty common in Europe, isn't it?

And I agree it tastes better.

[thepaisleybutterfly]

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Well we have over 30 chickens so all our eggs are cage-free, organic etc. eggs.
Eggs from hens raised on pasture contain-
• 1/3 less cholesterol
• 1/4 less saturated fat
• 2/3 more vitamin A
• 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
• 3 times more vitamin E
• 7 times more beta carotene
Everyone who buys are eggs loves them. The yokes are darked, richer and taste so much better.