The Difference Between Cage-Free and Free-Range
Cage-free eggs come from chickens that must be given an area to roam both horizontally and vertically, meaning they are offered perches, scratching space and nesting areas. It does not guarantee access to the outdoors.
Free range, on the other hand, is defined as coming from chickens with the same space plus access to outside, but with protections from predators.
The term “pasture-raised” is one that is used to refer to the environment in which poultry and livestock are raised, but unfortunately this is not regulated by the USDA. In the fall of 2024, the USDA did announce that after receiving much feedback, they are considering having a stricter definition of the term in order to reduce confusion.
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