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Cage | Barn laid | Certified free range1 | Certified organic2 |
Are hens confined in cages? | YES | NO | NO | NO |
Are hens provided with a nest/perch? | NO | YES | YES | YES |
Do hens have space to flap their wings/exercise? | NO | YES (restricted)4 | YES | YES |
Do hens have access to an outdoor range? | NO | NO | YES | YES |
Are hens allowed to be 'debeaked'? | YES | YES | MAYBE (depends on certification body)3 |
NO |
Are male chicks killed at birth?** | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Are hens sent to slaughter from 18 months old?** | YES | YES | YES | YES |