Organic vs Free Range
Why is Organic Chicken Better for You?
What is the Difference and What am I Really Buying?
The term ‘Organic’ often leaves people curious about its true significance. The table below serves as an illustration of what organic chicken entails and why it’s crucial to discern the difference between Organic and Free-Range:
| Inglewood Organic Chicken | Free Range Chicken | Standard Conventional Chicken | |
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| Certified Organic | Yes | No | No |
| Hormone Free (oestrogen banned in 1960's) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Growth Promotants Banned | Yes | Growth Promoting Hormones & Antibiotics Banned Only | No |
| Antibiotics Banned | Yes | Only Allowed by Vet Direction | No |
| Other Drugs/Medications Banned (Coccidiostats) | Yes | No | No |
Wholesome Chicken Feed
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| Processing Uses Chlorinated Spin Chilling(some chlorinated water is retained in flesh) | Never | Usually | Usually |
| Processing Uses Air Chilling Methods(dry chilling without submersion in chlorinated bath) | Yes | No (Majority) | No (Majority) |
Outdoor Free Range(once chicks are feathered)
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| Unnatural/Artificial Lighting Banned | Yes | No | No |
| Stocking Density | Uncrowded | Higher Density than Organic but Lower than Conventional | Crowded |
| Integrity Safeguards | Government Controlled & Independently Audited | Monitored by Industry Associations or RSPCA, No Government Supervision | Some Farms RSPCA for Barn Raised but No Government Supervision |