Unpacking Egg Production Standards

This chapter examines the contrasts between USDA standards and United Egg Producers' guidelines for cage-free and free-range egg production, focusing on hen welfare requirements. It also addresses dietary changes for chickens, the realities of poultry farming, and the definitions of terms like 'free-range' and 'cage-free,' emphasizing consumer misconceptions. Listeners are encouraged to critically evaluate their food sources and the conditions under which chickens are raised.