Which is better free run or free range eggs?
Also to know is, are free run eggs healthier?
2. Free-run eggs: Free-run hens are not confined to life in a cage, but are allowed to roam the floor of the barn. They are still densely packed into these barns with no required outdoor access. Free-run hens eat the same feed as conventionally raised hens, and are given antibiotics and hormones.
- Kirkland. The organic eggs from Costco brand Kirkland are Certified Humane: While not pasture raised, they're cage- and antibiotic-free.
- Vital Farms. Vital Farms is kicking ass in the egg business.
- Safeway.
- Pete & Gerry's Organic.
- Nellie's.
- Wilcox.
- Phil's Fresh Eggs.
- Stiebrs Farms.
In this regard, why Free range eggs are better?
Nutritional comparison between organic, cage-free, free-range, pastured and battery eggs. Eggs are protein powerhouses, and supply a good variety of other nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Free-range eggs have also been shown to have lower levels of fat, cholesterol and Omega 6 fatty acids.
The phrase “hormone free” is a convincing selling point for store bought eggs. But that's all it is – a term to make you believe that the product you are purchasing is superior to others. In the United States, it's actually illegal for commercial egg-laying hens to be given hormones — for good reason.