Animal Well-Being

Our farm managers follow our strict policies in creating the right environmental conditions for our hens to thrive. They include providing: 

• Fresh air to maintain proper oxygen levels
• Indoor protection from predators and extreme weather
• Proper lighting that allows for good vision and makes it easier for staff members to spot diseases or irregularities

Learn more about our commitment by exploring our Animal Health and Well-Being Position Paper.

Michael Foods’ on-staff veterinarians and poultry nutritionists design diets to meet the unique physical needs of our egg-laying hens, including:

• Using quality feed that helps optimize hen health
• Customization — tailoring to the age-specific needs of each flock
• Clean water — to keep hens’ bodies hydrated
• Zero use of hormones

Our full-time, internal animal care team takes a smart, balanced approach to monitoring hen health and warding off diseases, by:

• Maintaining a robust biosecurity program that is designed to prevent the introduction of poultry diseases such as Avian Influenza (AI)
• Conducting daily inspections by trained personnel to monitor flock health