eggs
Heritage Breed Pasture-Raised Eggs
Happy Egg's Heritage Breed (Speckled Legbar and Copper Maran) are prized for their striking blue and chocolate brown shells and exceptionally large, creamy amber yolks. They provide a superior culinary experience compared to standard white or brown eggs.
Quality & Materials
Hens are pasture-raised with 8+ acres of range per flock. The yolk color is achieved through high-quality feed containing marigold and paprika extracts, though naturally boosted by pasture foraging.
Evidence & Testing
American Humane Certified. While pasture-raised, their standards are slightly less transparent regarding exact square footage compared to Vital Farms.
Brand Transparency
Good general transparency about their 'Girls on Grass' philosophy, though they lack the individual farm-tracking technology of competitors.
Value Assessment
Slightly more expensive than standard pasture-raised eggs, but the culinary difference in yolk texture and flavor justifies the cost for enthusiasts.
Why Not Alternatives?
While most brands use high-production breeds like Leghorns, Happy Egg uses heritage breeds that naturally produce richer yolks and more robust whites, though at a lower production volume.
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