Why free range eggs?
Why should you buy eggs that have been raised without confinement?
Have you ever found yourself curious about the quality of the eggs sold at your neighborhood market or grocery store? You really need to give it some consideration.
You may already be familiar with the many options available to you at the market, including industrial eggs, cage eggs, local chicken eggs, omega-3 eggs, free range eggs or organic eggs, and even farm eggs. You get to decide, but before we get to that, let’s go over some of the reasons why you should go for eggs that are completely natural and come from their natural habitat.
What exactly is meant by the term “free range eggs”?
Eggs that are labelled as “free range” come from hens who are allowed to forage and forage freely in their natural environment. They are permitted unrestricted access to the surrounding outdoor spaces. Because there are many natural predators in the wild in rural regions of Vietnam, they could have a fenced-in area and be brought inside at night. This is because there are numerous natural predators in the countryside. This is done only for the purpose of ensuring their safety.
- They come across a wide variety of potential sources of nourishment when they are free to wander in environments such as forests, fields, or even with chickens.
- They have unrestricted access to a wide variety of foods, including grass, vegetables, fruits, insects, and larvae. Because of this, the food that is consumed is fairly varied and does not lack any significant positive influence on the body’s nutritional status.
- As a consequence of this, eggs from free range chickens have a higher omega-3 content than eggs from industrial operations.
Free range eggs are healthy and low in cholesterol.
- Studies reveal free range eggs are lower in saturated fat and cholesterol and higher in protein.
- Indeed, free range eggs have unique nutrients. 6g protein, 70mg omega-3 fatty acids, high lutein and zeaxanthin, rich in vitamins A, D and E. High in choline,
- they enhance memory and nerve function.
- Studies show that free range eggs contain 3-6 times more vitamin D than commercial eggs. During COVID, vitamin D is a priority.
Animal welfare
Animal welfare, also known as animal rights, refers to the practise of protecting the physical and mental health of animals. This includes providing for the needs of all animals, from those used for food and clothing to those kept as pets and working animals to those held in zoos or other captive settings. It also implies people care about how animals are treated ethically. Beliefs on the ethical treatment of animals serve as a proxy for these values. The well-being of animals may be guaranteed by following these five guidelines.
- There is no longer any hunger
- There is no emotional or bodily pain
- Nothing to hurt, nothing to sicken you
- Without worry or concern
- Allowing for the unrestrained display of innate tendencies
Hens need a large amount of outside space to roam. Flapping one’s wings, extending one’s muscles, and foraging are all examples of actions that meet the needs of movement, instinct, and physiology.
