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#REDIRECT [[Free-range eggs]] |
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{{Short description|Eggs from poultry that are not housed in cages}} |
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'''Cage-free eggs''' are [[Eggs as food|eggs]] produced by [[poultry]] housed in open indoor spaces.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 Apr 2022 |title=What Are Cage-Free Eggs? The difference between cage-free and free range |url=https://thehumaneleague.org/article/cage-free |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=thehumaneleague.org}}</ref> The amount of space available to the birds can vary depending on local laws and farming practices. |
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== Legal definitions == |
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Legal regulations defining "cage-free" can be different or non-existent depending on the country or state. These regulations include the minimum amount of space provided to the birds, safety standards, and the provision of food and water. |
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=== United States === |
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The [[United States Department of Agriculture]] (USDA) requires that USDA grademarked consumer packages labeled as "cage-free" are "laid by hens that are able to roam vertically and horizontally in indoor houses, and have access to fresh food and water."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Questions and Answers – USDA Shell Egg Grading Service {{!}} Agricultural Marketing Service |url=https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/qa-shell-eggs#:~:text=Eggs%20packed%20in%20USDA%20grademarked%20consumer%20packages%20labeled%20as%20cage,can%20include%20multi-tier%20aviaries. |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=USDA}}</ref> Cage-free housing and the amount of space they have to move around can vary from farm to farm. These systems can also include multi-tier aviaries.<ref name=":0" /> For states that comply with United Egg Producers 2024, a minimum of 1.0 sq ft per bird is required in multi-tier housing and slatted floor housing. For single level all litter floor housing, there must be at least 1.5 sq ft per bird.<ref>{{Cite |title=2024 CAGE-FREE HOUSING |pages=21 |url=https://uepcertified.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CF-UEP-Guidelines_2024.pdf}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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