‘It Was Horrid. It Was Disgusting.’ Whole Foods Shoppers React to the Footage From ‘Cage-Free’ Egg Farms

Whole Foods shoppers were shocked and disgusted when shown real footage from "cage-free" egg farms. The conditions revealed in the video were far from the idyllic image many consumers have when purchasing eggs marketed as "cage-free." Hens were seen crammed together in massive sheds, living in filthy conditions, suffering from injuries, illness, and chronic stress.

Despite the promise of a kinder system, "cage-free" egg farms often still subject hens to inhumane treatment. Hens are packed in overcrowded sheds without access to outdoor space, suffer from broken bones, ammonia burns, and are subjected to painful practices such as beak mutilation. The most effective way to help these animals is to choose vegan alternatives to eggs, such as JUST Egg, which allows consumers to enjoy egg-based dishes without supporting the cruelty of the egg industry.