[Falling3]

I would strongly disagree that any commercial operation - regardless of its labeling - could be called cruelty free. That leaves neighbors with backyard hens, which will never be enough cover any significant portion of egg consumption.

[danielheath]

I mean, if you want cruelty free eggs you can just raise chickens.

That’s something you can start working on now to meet 100% of your egg needs.

[thinkling]

> I mean, if you want cruelty free eggs you can just raise chickens.

Raising hens still means that someone somewhere is hatching eggs and throwing out the rooster chicks, probably grinding them into chicken meal.

[jjeaff]

The usual definition of "cruelty free" does not necessarily mean nothing is killed. Many consider humane methods of killing (culling) to be cruelty free.

[Falling3]

I don't. And "just raise your own" is obviously not a viable option for the overwhelming majority of people.

[dylan604]

Not sure if the other tenants in my downtown condo high rise will appreciate that. I'll probably get a visit from the Supe

[chacha2]

Unless you're raising the hens as well it can still be cruel.

[dylan604]

Sometimes, that hen turns out to be a rooster. Fertilized eggs are not as desirable, and that damn rooster crows too often

[jjeaff]

But we aren't talking about covering a significant portion of egg consumption. Only the portion of egg consumption from people who don't want cruelty free eggs.