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Q: What about hormones, antibiotics, and animal by-products?

Great question! We at Nature’s Yoke do not use any of these and believe that our chickens are happier and healthier without them. No artificial or added hormones are used for poultry production in the United States. This practice has been banned and out of use since the 1950s.

Q: What is an organic egg?

Great question! The main factor that makes an egg organic is the chicken's diet. The PCO board monitors hen care and procedures pertaining to egg production. They ensure that we follow the qualifying regulations including outdoor access, feeding only non-GMO organic grains, and not using antibiotics. Our organic eggs are certified by Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO) , a USDA-credited organic certifying agency. We meet or exceed the standards for this certification as well as the standards set by Certified Humane .

Q: What does Free-Range mean?

All of our eggs at Nature's Yoke are free-range. This means that our hens have access to outdoor pastures with plenty of room to peck and scratch while enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Our healthy hens are given no antibiotics or animal by-products . They are raised according to the Certified Humane standards (see below). We believe it pays off with high-quality products. Certified Humane inspects each of our family-owned, sustainable farms. They ensure that each barn has plenty of room for the number of birds and adequately supplies feed and water. They also inspect for cleanliness of barns, lighting, air quality, number of perches, nesting boxes and more. Below are the standards from Certified Humane for Free-Range: "Free-Range: is a management system in which adult birds are kept in houses with daily access to an uncovered outdoor area weather permitting. The minimum outdoor space requirement is 2 square feet (0.19 square meters) per bird to meet the Animal Care Standards for Free Range. All other standards must be met."

What about hormones, antibiotics, and animal by-products?

What is an organic egg?

What does Free-Range mean?

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