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Originally Posted by sugarwood
Brown eggs appear more natural. !
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True. White eggs laid by leghorns and their genetic relatives are favored by factory farms that put a premium on the production-feed cost-lifespan/revenue equation - which results in factory farms and their incredible cruelty to the birds.
Brown eggs might be raised in more bird-friendly conditions - or might not, depending on the above equation. But the perception is they are treated more humanely and the eggs are “better.” Some farms cynically grow brown eggs just to make you feel better.
If you want nutritious, animal friendly eggs get to know your producer. If you want cheap protein and don’t care about where it comes from, white factory eggs are a good choice.