Red free-range chickens in large chicken coop facility on organic farm (Shutterstock)
As reported by The Oregonian, a significant change in the poultry farming industry has been implemented in Oregon and Washington, with both states enforcing new regulations as of January 1 that require commercial egg farms to adopt cage-free environments for their hens. These regulations, which were originally passed in 2019, are aimed at enhancing the welfare of the hens by providing them more space and freedom.
Both Oregon and Washington’s laws were structured to afford egg producers ample time for the necessary adjustments. The laws apply to commercial farms housing 3,000 or more chickens and stipulate that
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