Pecking order

November 14, 2017

The old phrase “pecking order” comes from the fact that chickens do peck at one another, sometimes inflicting considerable injury and even death. Egg farmers work to minimize pecking order and protect hens from one …

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Pasture-raised

November 14, 2017

Hens in this type of management system have access to the outdoors and graze primarily by eating grass and bugs. There are not specific guidelines for pasture-raised egg production, and farms are not required to …

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Pasteurized eggs

November 14, 2017

A process during which liquid and further processed eggs are heated to temperatures just below the coagulation point to destroy pathogens, which may be beneficial for immune-compromised individuals.

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Organic eggs

November 14, 2017

Eggs produced according to national U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic standards related to methods, practices and substances used in producing and handling crops, livestock and processed agricultural products. All organic eggs are from free-range …

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Nest-run eggs

November 14, 2017

Eggs which are packed as they come from the production facilities without having been washed, sized and candled for quality.

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