| What
does "Free Range Eggs" actually mean? |
Free Range eggs
are produced in poultry enterprises in which amongst other requirements
the hens:
a. have continuous daytime access to open air runs, which
b. must be covered with vegetation, such as pasture;
c. provide 4m² for each hen and
d. have sheds which comply with EC Welfare of Laying Hens requirements. |
| What
does "Barn Eggs" actually mean? |
Barn eggs come
from poultry enterprises in which amongst other requirements
a. the hens: have sheds which comply with EC Welfare of Laying Hens
requirements.
b. are stocked at a density of no more than 9 birds per square metre
on the floor, and
c. where the perches provided have minimum of 15cm of perching for
every bird. |
| What
are Organic Eggs? |
The description
Organic can only be applied to eggs if additional production and
welfare criteria are met and the producer is registered with and
audited by an Organic accreditation body such as The
Soil Association
|