tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881681150508924494.post1522786776567248850..comments2023-06-01T03:44:39.299-07:00Comments on The Jaded Hippy: Fighting Over Chickens?whatsernamehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731411057968563416noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881681150508924494.post-28065671229659151672007-11-28T10:51:00.000-08:002007-11-28T10:51:00.000-08:00Yah, I knew that about free range. Makes me absolu...Yah, I knew that about free range. Makes me absolutely sick.whatsernamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731411057968563416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881681150508924494.post-88055212369504975902007-11-28T10:48:00.000-08:002007-11-28T10:48:00.000-08:00as far as labelling goes, "free range" is function...as far as labelling goes, "free range" is functionally the same as "cage free". free range only means that they have <I>access</I> to some outdoor space. this is generally a small paddock attached to the chicken shed, and, due to the disease concerns you mentioned, the door to the outside is kept closed when the chickens are young (and often closed at other times due to health/disease concerns). when it is opened they are already used to not having it and don't venture out.<BR/><BR/>now, as you mentioned, there are a few farms that do true free range and sustainable production - which is awesome. but the usda labels aren't going to tell you who they are - you just have to find them (which is one of the reasons buying local is handy).lady bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368723260038503287noreply@blogger.com