There are four methods of farming eggs commercially in New Zealand. Listed in alphabetical order these farming methods are: Barn, Cage, Colony and Free-Range.
The table below is a summary of these four farming methods. Click the “more info” buttons for videos and further details about each method.
Barn Eggs | Cage Eggs | Colony Eggs | Free-Range Eggs | |
Continuous Food & Water | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Inside Area per hen | 1428cm2 | 550cm2 | 750cm2 | 1111cm2 |
Outside Area per hen | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | 4m2 |
Perches, Nestboxes & Scratching areas | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Consistent Quality Egg | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Lowest Cost | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
More Info | More Info | More Info | More Info |
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