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Hens Trapped Indoors, But Still Sold as ‘Free-Range’

Written 05/03/25

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Mar 30, 2025
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Think you’re buying ‘free-range’ eggs? Think again.

A legal loophole now allows eggs from hens who have never been outside to be sold as ‘free-range’.

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Bird flu outbreaks have led to government-mandated lockdowns for farmed birds. When these orders kick in, millions of hens, turkeys, and ducks are forced indoors - often for months.

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