History Channel - Modern Marvels on Egg Production

[PepsNick]

Hmm, thanks for this thread. I'll have to look it up!

 

[debilorrah]

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I would totally go and look at those birds-can you see them drivng by or is it hidden and people would never know they existed??

If you know where it is, you can drive by. I remember years back one got loose and attacked a guy on I15 changing a tire. Chased him down the freeway. It was hilarious!

 

[Mac in Wisco]

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What they are fed and what they actually eat are two different things. They are fed a vegetarian diet.

They aren't necessarily marketing vegetarianism as in the human dietary sense, but answering consumer concerns about livestock being fed animal byproducts.

The National Organic Plan doesn't allow the feeding of mammalian or avian by-products. The only other option for animal protein is fish meal which can be expensive and there is controversy surrounding the sustainability of the continuous menhaden harvest in the Gulf and Atlantic. For an organic farmer it is much easier to grow or source legumes from the local grain markets and use the "Vegetarian Fed" label as a marketing tool, whether the consumer understands what it means, or not.

 

[poconoadoptionfamily]

Just finished watching it on You Tube. Very interesting and informative show. Thanks!