great price for 15 eggs. good January dates too. apparently nationwide deal
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babymamax2
28 Dec 1512#1
Caged no doubt. No thanks.
benny1983uk
28 Dec 158#4
I'm against animal cruelty. Don't buy these they are from cadge hens
ewanyengi
28 Dec 155#9
Personally i find that the conditions they are kept in has an effect on the taste. The more horrendous the conditions the more flavoursome the egg
wiggywig
29 Dec 154#13
I think the majority dont really care about the whole "caged" hens. Any supermarket ive been in is near on always sold out of the cheap eggs from caged hens. Best selling eggs by far. A lot of free range eggs have alot of fine print to them to, the hens arent as "free" as you think
It cant be that bad when they have the red lion seal of approval on them all.
We've had some organic eggs before from off a farm, where the chickens just wander about eating organic food only. Thats the only time I've found a difference in quality.
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babymamax2
28 Dec 1512#1
Caged no doubt. No thanks.
wjaxn to babymamax2
28 Dec 15#2
*rolls eyes*
Waspkiller86 to babymamax2
29 Dec 15#11
Makes no difference taste wise in all honesty.
mushypeas25 to babymamax2
29 Dec 15#17
Nah, they're extra large, free range eggs & the chickens are only fed caviar and champagne.
Aneesa321
28 Dec 15#3
My local sell for £1, so not a huge saving
benny1983uk
28 Dec 158#4
I'm against animal cruelty. Don't buy these they are from cadge hens
robin5858 to benny1983uk
28 Dec 15#6
All commercial hens are 'caged' in some way, ie not allowed to roam and are 'caged' when they lay their eggs.
wjaxn to benny1983uk
28 Dec 15#7
we're all would-be-baby-chick murderers regardless .. caged or 'not-as caged' just enjoy the deal or crack on.. (y)OK(e)
ianjury
28 Dec 152#5
Last time I bought these they were very small I get mine in lidl now there a £1for 15 and perfect every time I own a cafe and use about 200 plus eggs a week
sandrabear
28 Dec 15#8
£1 in Lidl
wjaxn to sandrabear
29 Dec 15#10
ok but why pay more? lol
ewanyengi
28 Dec 155#9
Personally i find that the conditions they are kept in has an effect on the taste. The more horrendous the conditions the more flavoursome the egg
suduck68
29 Dec 153#12
free range only for me
wiggywig
29 Dec 154#13
I think the majority dont really care about the whole "caged" hens. Any supermarket ive been in is near on always sold out of the cheap eggs from caged hens. Best selling eggs by far. A lot of free range eggs have alot of fine print to them to, the hens arent as "free" as you think
It cant be that bad when they have the red lion seal of approval on them all.
We've had some organic eggs before from off a farm, where the chickens just wander about eating organic food only. Thats the only time I've found a difference in quality.
debra1979 to wiggywig
30 Dec 151#30
Can't be that bad? Visit an intensive cage farm and see. I have rescue chickens in my garden who have lived in such cages - they come out in an appalling state. Free range only for me.
WonderWoman
29 Dec 15#14
I know some people will dislike my comment & *roll eyes* etc...but...IMO there is nothing 'great' about the price of 'cheap caged eggs', especially when for the sake of <90p or less you can buy the same amount but 'Free Range'. Better life, taste....and the sooner supermarkets stop selling this shizzle/option to people the better for everyone! The 'budget' argument (that I won't go into, has been done to death on this site too) *Runs off to hide & escape possible abuse :smile: *
northernlass77
29 Dec 153#15
We have free range hens - I wouldn't touch anything but. You can tell a huge difference in the eggs. Our hens have play areas, climbing frames and swings!!!
wiggywig
29 Dec 15#16
Just on the topic of eggs, anyone know any places that sell turkey eggs? Fancied seeing what they was like. Id assume theyd have a big yolk like dug egg, and i really like those.
Gollywood
30 Dec 151#18
If you are so concerned about caged eggs, stop eating eggs.
Don't think you are some how a far superior individual because you eat free range eggs or meat. Your demand still results in an animal being slaughtered for your plate, so get off your (free range) horses!
DontRun to Gollywood
30 Dec 151#19
Or... just eat free range eggs
No animals have to be slaughtered to make eggs (which is what this is about) so your second point is irrelevant. A lot of people including myself don't mind paying slightly more for eggs produced more ethically than cramming as many chickens into as small a space as possible to produce eggs for the least possible cost
WonderWoman to Gollywood
30 Dec 15#20
I accidentally clicked 'like' instead of 'reply' to your comment ......but just wanted to say there's no 'free range' high horse here at all....as many people know, the whole point with free range eggs is that there's no 'animal slaughter' involved, as you said, and that's EXACTLY why there's no need for the cruelty involved in cage farming.
kalico
30 Dec 15#21
I wonder how many people who always buy free range eggs then buy non-free range chickens. Or KFC, McChicken, or any other chicken dish in a restaurant. I rarely hear people ask "Is the chicken you use free range?" Like asking if the salmon is wild or the spinach is fresh/tinned.
I get mine from a local farmer where the hens just wander about. £1 per half dozen and definitely can tell a difference.
yrreb88
30 Dec 153#22
Hate to break it to you but millions of male chicks are killed every year because they can't lay eggs and aren't good for meat production. However I think a recent breakthrough could mean the end of it.
KentishLad
30 Dec 153#23
Sorry, but if it's at the expense of a maltreated caged animal, I don't think it's a bargain at all.
googley2
30 Dec 15#24
I could only ever eat Free Range or Organic Eggs as any others give me serious problems. There is obviously a quality issue with caged chicks and all the drugs they are fed that results in poorer quality eggs. Eggs are definitely a food you can tell the difference with. Image yourself locked in a cage your squashed into and never getting free - you would become mental - what makes it different for animals. These should be banned on health grounds for humans as well as animals.
intranix
30 Dec 151#25
I believe the male chicks are most often ground up alive and end up in pet food and in some countries, human food.
raymogy
30 Dec 15#26
Will never buy eggs farmfoods , every time o buy there bad
dion77
30 Dec 15#27
Everyone to there own perception of morality. Like many i only buy free range and no I don't eat fish chicken or meat so no question of eating free range egg then eating caged animals. But not everyone can think the same. I guess whatever helps you to sleep at night maybe good consciousness or Horlicks
Wow never knew that! I'm glad I'm veg I only eat eggs probably once twice a month! And no I don't buy ready meals 99% home cooked veg meals so egg is not part of my daily meal!
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It cant be that bad when they have the red lion seal of approval on them all.
We've had some organic eggs before from off a farm, where the chickens just wander about eating organic food only. Thats the only time I've found a difference in quality.
All comments (30)
It cant be that bad when they have the red lion seal of approval on them all.
We've had some organic eggs before from off a farm, where the chickens just wander about eating organic food only. Thats the only time I've found a difference in quality.
Don't think you are some how a far superior individual because you eat free range eggs or meat. Your demand still results in an animal being slaughtered for your plate, so get off your (free range) horses!
No animals have to be slaughtered to make eggs (which is what this is about) so your second point is irrelevant. A lot of people including myself don't mind paying slightly more for eggs produced more ethically than cramming as many chickens into as small a space as possible to produce eggs for the least possible cost
I get mine from a local farmer where the hens just wander about. £1 per half dozen and definitely can tell a difference.
If you eat eggs then you should know the truth.