Cage Laid

About 80% of all eggs purchased in Australia are cage eggs. 

Aussie Pride encourages the use of modern houses that provide additional space for the hens to have the freedom to move. Hens in cage systems are less likely to be exposed to hazards experienced within other laying systems, because they are usually better protected from disease, predators and bad weather.

The Aussie Pride hens that have laid these eggs are housed in specially designed cages that provide a safe and stable environment where they can happily produce eggs, with minimal exposure to stressful situations. Their environment is constantly maintained and they have continued access to fresh water and feed.  The hens health is also strictly monitored and they are cared for according to the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals - Domestic Poultry 4th Edition.

Hens in this system have the following welfare advantages:

• Protection from the elements like eagles, snakes and foxes.
• Of all the production methods, health issues and hen mortalities are consistently lowest in cage systems*

*A special thank you to the Animal Welfare Advisory Group