According to a New York Times article, many people are concerned about the welfare about the mother hens. Its a growing trend and it seems that everyone wants in. Its called the un-caged egg; produced by chickens raised in large spacious barns instead of tiny wire cages. Un-caged eggs have become an addition to restaurant menus, cafeterias and supermarkets such as the organic giant Whole Foods which only sells un-caged eggs. This sudden increase in demand has led to a speedy production from suppliers which then leads to a shortage. There is simply not enough un-caged eggs to go around. Last September, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream became the center of attention when they decided to use only certified un-caged eggs. The egg cost an extra sixty cents per dozen but not all farmers are converting to cage free barns. Many have questioned if this method is actually best. Some argue that storing thousands of hens in tight corners on the floor can lead to disease, hunger and even cannibalism. Farmers also complain that converting takes time, money and faith. Even large producers such as Eggland's Best use cages but still manage to raise healthy chickens. Skeptics wonder if consumers will purchase un-caged eggs being that they cost more than caged eggs. In contrast, the New York Times stated that converting is actually less than building anew. Activists are pushing for a change. in 2005, th
e Humane Society began a campaign against Wendy's for storing chickens in battery cages in which the area accompanied by each chicken was about the size of a laptop computer! In these conditions, chickens cannot stretch their wings and become physically fit. Chef Wolfgang Puck was convinced by this growing trend and announced that only certified cage-free eggs are used in his restaurants because they simply taste better. I agree that this is a trend because I have noticed un-caged eggs being purchased in supermarkets such as Stop & Shop. Many people have told me that they do in fact taste better and are healthier. I think that all farms should not store their hens in cages because that is cruel. Also, the eggs will come out healthier because the mother hen was active and not stressed. Imagine humans stuck in a cage for nine months.
According to a New York Times article, many people are concerned about the welfare about the mother hens. Its a growing trend and it seems that everyone wants in. Its called the un-caged egg; produced by chickens raised in large spacious barns instead of tiny wire cages. Un-caged eggs have become an addition to restaurant menus, cafeterias and supermarkets such as the organic giant Whole Foods which only sells un-caged eggs. This sudden increase in demand has led to a speedy production from suppliers which then leads to a shortage. There is simply not enough un-caged eggs to go around. Last September, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream became the center of attention when they decided to use only certified un-caged eggs. The egg cost an extra sixty cents per dozen but not all farmers are converting to cage free barns. Many have questioned if this method is actually best. Some argue that storing thousands of hens in tight corners on the floor can lead to disease, hunger and even cannibalism. Farmers also complain that converting takes time, money and faith. Even large producers such as Eggland's Best use cages but still manage to raise healthy chickens. Skeptics wonder if consumers will purchase un-caged eggs being that they cost more than caged eggs. In contrast, the New York Times stated that converting is actually less than building anew. Activists are pushing for a change. in 2005, th
e Humane Society began a campaign against Wendy's for storing chickens in battery cages in which the area accompanied by each chicken was about the size of a laptop computer! In these conditions, chickens cannot stretch their wings and become physically fit. Chef Wolfgang Puck was convinced by this growing trend and announced that only certified cage-free eggs are used in his restaurants because they simply taste better. I agree that this is a trend because I have noticed un-caged eggs being purchased in supermarkets such as Stop & Shop. Many people have told me that they do in fact taste better and are healthier. I think that all farms should not store their hens in cages because that is cruel. Also, the eggs will come out healthier because the mother hen was active and not stressed. Imagine humans stuck in a cage for nine months.
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