ROGERS, AR— Happy Egg Co. is proud to work closely with independent, family-owned farms that are raising the standards for hen care on a daily basis. Located across the Ozarks and Midwest (a.k.a. the Heartland of Happy), these American Humane certified farms are local to the Happy Egg team and headquarters in Northwest Arkansas and produce eggs exclusively for the family-owned, privately held company.
Happy Egg’ hens receive year-round access to the outdoors with 8+ hours a day to forage and play, weather permitting. From the friendly and adaptable Hyline-Lohmann Brown breeds that produce Happy Egg’s Free Range eggs (Signature, Organic and Vitamin Plus) to the company’s exclusive Hölzl Blue and Hölzl Brown breeds that produce their Heritage eggs, every hen is given 21.8 square feet of range per bird (that’s 10x the space of most free range farms!) on 8+ acres of land, plus shade trees and play kits that provide natural enrichment for the hens’ protection, perching, and lounging. The barn offers additional protection from predators at night and the farmers provide close, daily care and attention to the hens. In addition to the grass and bugs the birds eat while grazing, they also are given a steady flow of fresh water, plus a specially formulated diet that’s free of hormones and preservatives.
A dedicated team at Happy Egg is committed to the support of its growers, from signing them on with a generous contract to ensuring their farming practices exceed world-class standards. The farms are inspected on a regular basis with monthly quality and compliance checks, along with unannounced audits by Happy Egg and third-party organizations, to verify the safety, health, and proper raising of its hens.
Said Alex Worley, CEO of Happy Egg, “We are committed to supporting independent, family farmers. When we care for our growers, they provide our hens with a superior standard of care that results in the high-quality eggs we are so proud to bring to market. These growers are our community, and we are passionate about investing in them.”
About Happy Egg
Happy Egg is today the #1 free range brand in the U.S., according to Nielsen. Used by everyday home cooks, chefs and celebrities alike, Happy Egg’s Free Range eggs are sold at retailers across the country, including Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Fresh Market, Harps, and many more.