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Cage-free pullet welfare unaffected by stocking density
When stressed with high stocking density and tight feeder space, cage-free pullets show no signs of stress.
Egg
Activist cage-free reports, deadlines and consumer trust
Many U.S. cage-free commitments made by restaurants are due in 2025. Will these pledges be met, and will consumer trust be damaged if they are not?
Hens and Trends
Activist pressures hotels into reporting cage-free progress
The chains all previously pledged to source 100% of their eggs from cage-free sources by 2025.
Egg
TikToker claims egg consumers getting scammed by grocers
The user says that grocers are using the phrase “cage free” on egg packaging to charge more per dozen.
Egg
Poultry co-op aids US state of Virginia to up egg output
The Central Virginia Poultry Cooperative is increasing egg production in the state with an agreement from Dutch Country Organics.
Cage-Free Laying Systems
Cage-free law proposed in Illinois legislature
Proposed bill would call for the end of the production and sale of caged eggs in Illinois by 2026.
Egg
Vacuum technology helps red mite removal in cage-free houses
Cage-free egg producers can use a vacuum to eliminate red mites from houses without using pest control chemicals.
Cage-Free Laying Systems
Bill would delay Utah cage-free conversion deadline
Utah Senate committee unanimously votes to advance bill that modifies cage-free egg law that was signed in 2021.
Egg
RFID tags can help track cage-free layer movement
Tracking cage-free layers in tiered aviary systems could help producers gain insight into how the structure of the aviary is affecting their flocks.
Poultry Tech Summit News
Biosecurity, automation focus points for cage-free shift
Updating biosecurity procedures should be the top concern for U.S. egg producers who are converting their facilities to cage-free production.
Egg
McDonald’s meets US cage-free pledge goal two years early
The fast-food chain made the original 100% cage-free egg sourcing commitment in 2015.
Egg
US cage-free egg pledges coming due, chaos not expected
In an exclusive survey of US egg producers, most predict an ample supply of cage-free eggs in 2025-26, and any shortages will be brief.
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