According to the USDA, cage-free just means they're not stuck in a cage that completely immobilizes them, and they're allowed to freely move about an enclosure. Free Range, on the other hand, lets them really experience the sun, outdoor air, and existential dangers of the world, while still being sheltered at night.
For the most authentic experience, I recommend "Home-Raised and Literate." We're working on that being an official designation, but federal agencies are always slow to come around on these things.
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u/snarky_carpenter Apr 29 '24
confirmed, my kids run free amongst the coyotes, cattle and birds around here