Certified humane eggs (fast food, food, Gob, expensive)

[Lilybeans]

Anyone ever hear of them? What do you think?

[Wicked Felina]

I have some friends who keep chickens for eggs. They are not fertilized and one friend and her husband keep the chickens as pets. They (da chickens) just kind of roam all over the garden gobbling up little bugs and stuff. Believe me, these people are not vegetarians, but they are very conscious of humane care of animals.

As I've gotten older, my resolve to not eat any animal products has only strengthened, especially given the crap that some very juvenile posters on this forum throw at those of us who don't eat animals. Doesn't sway me one bit...in fact I've probably done more research on where commercial food comes from and what's in it since I started posting on this board. I know more about the diets of people who chow down on fast food crap than they do.

As I've said a bazillion times, to each his own. I choose not to eat any animal products, not flesh, skin or fur. This somewhat limits good clothing and shoes that aren't horrendously expensive (because it's made by hand). So, the only thing that suffers is my incredibly out-of-date wardrobe ~

Ultimately, you are the only one who has to live with your decisions and conscience. You must make decisions that you are comfortable with. Again, to each his own.

[arctichomesteader]

Originally Posted by Lilybeans

Anyone ever hear of them? What do you think?

Haven't heard of them. I get my eggs from someone I know who raises them. They're definately being raised humanely. If you're concerned, find eggs from someplace you could visit/see or from someone you know, if anyone you know raises chickens...

[Tart Green Apple]

Due to the nature of ALL egg production, I would argue there could never truly be a humane egg.

Excerpt from Mercy for Animals (http://www.mercyforanimals.org/eggs.asp - broken link) web site:

For every egg laying hen.... there is a male chick who was killed at the hatchery. Because egg laying chicken breeds have been selected exclusively for maximum egg production, they don't grow fast enough or large enough to be raised profitably for meat. Therefore, male chicks of egg laying breeds are of no economic value. They are literally discarded on the day they hatch - usually by the least expensive and most convenient means available.

[treehugger72]

Don't be misled by "cage free" or "free range" labels on eggs. These hens are still kept in overcrowded and inhumane conditions which limit their movement. The best eggs, (most humane, nutrient rich, and best tasting) are "pastured" eggs: the hens are kept in movable enclosures with nests and roosts and they are moved to a new patch of grass at least once a day.You'll probably only find these eggs at a farmer's market or from a friend that has chickens. The yolks are an orangy color.

[Tart Green Apple]

Originally Posted by treehugger72

Don't be misled by "cage free" or "free range" labels on eggs. These hens are still kept in overcrowded and inhumane conditions which limit their movement. The best eggs, (most humane, nutrient rich, and best tasting) are "pastured" eggs: the hens are kept in movable enclosures with nests and roosts and they are moved to a new patch of grass at least once a day.You'll probably only find these eggs at a farmer's market or from a friend that has chickens. The yolks are an orangy color.

Just to add what treehugger72, the Humane Society of the United States has a egg carton guide ("free-range, organic labels, etc) that is very informative.