- There are 29 million laying hens in Britain
- In Britain the average person eats 172 eggs a year.
- Only approximately 27% of eggs produced in the UK are Free Range.
- EU legislation dictates that all eggs produced in the EU must be stamped. Sunny Hill Free Range Eggs are stamped with "1" for free range.
- There are no nutritional differences between brown eggs and white eggs.
- The breed of a hen determines the colour of the shell: Sunny Hill Hens have red feathers and ear lobes and lay brown eggs.
- Several factors influence the size of an egg. The major factor is the age of the hen. As the hen ages – her eggs increase in size.
Q - Where do the eggs go that are produced in the UK?
A - 48% are sold in retail outlets, such as supermarkets, 29% are used for processing, 23% are used in the food service and catering industry.
Q- What type of eggs are currently produced in the UK?
A - Organic 5%
Barn 5.1%
Free range 27.2%
Cage 67.2
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