Is it cruel to take eggs from chickens?

So, yes. It DOES hurt chickens when you eat eggs. And just a quick word on backyard chickens: Hens will often eat their own unfertilized eggs to replenish vital nutrients used in their production such as calcium and vitamin D.

Why do chickens let you take their eggs?

This is merely instinctive behaviour to make a well hidden nest which they would need for their survival in the wild. If you keep taking the eggs the hen will keep laying. Chickens will often share nesting boxes, especially those made to be particularly attractive.

Is it OK to eat unfertilized eggs?

Yes, it is perfectly okay to eat fertilized eggs. A fertile egg laid by a hen but that is not incubated is safe to eat. Once you collect the eggs and put them in the fridge, the embryo develop of the egg is completely stops. So I hope that, the fertilized eggs safety to eat.

Can female chickens lay eggs without a male?

Hens will lay eggs with or without a rooster. Without a rooster, your hens’ eggs are infertile, so won’t develop into chicks. If you do have a rooster, eggs need to be collected daily and kept in a cool place before being used so that they won’t develop into chicks.

Should I Feed my chickens their own eggs?

To improve the quality and prolong the length of chickens’ lives, they should be fed their own eggs, including the shells, so that they can gain back the nutrients they lose by laying eggs so often.

What happens to chickens that don’t lay eggs?

In the egg industry, it’s common for sickly chicks to be tossed out and left to die, while male chicks, who don’t produce eggs and are seen as disposable, are often ground up while they’re still alive. Doing business with hatcheries encourages them to continue to breed and hurt chickens.

Why should you not eat eggs?

Many people choose not to eat eggs for health reasons. All eggs, regardless of their origin, are high in fat and cholesterol and don’t contain any fiber. In many studies, researchers have found that higher levels of cholesterol are linked to a greater risk of having a heart attack.

Is PETA against eating eggs from chickens?

As an animal rights group, we cannot condone using animals for any reason, which is why PETA promotes a healthy vegan lifestyle. However, we would not oppose eating eggs from chickens treated as companions if the birds receive excellent care and are not purchased from hatcheries.