More than 17 million poultry birds, including chickens and turkeys, have died in recent months, supposedly due to a new wave of avian flu. And in the aftermath, egg prices are rising in some areas. According to reports, egg prices recently reached their highest point since the beginning of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) plandemic, with shell prices rising … Continue reading Government says “bird flu” responsible for rising egg prices
Are “free-range” and “organic” eggs as ethical as they seem? Controversial chicken husbandry practices and what you can do about it
When you’re out shopping for eggs or chicken, do you make a point of looking for “free-range” on the label? Many people are willing to pay extra for free-range eggs because they believe it means the animal has a better life. You might picture chickens frolicking in an open, grassy field, pecking around and enjoying … Continue reading Are “free-range” and “organic” eggs as ethical as they seem? Controversial chicken husbandry practices and what you can do about it
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 