Nellie's Free Range Eggs packaging with two eggs.

Free Range Eggs

Free Range Eggs

Certified Humane
Certified B Corporation

When hens are free to roam outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, the difference is easy to taste. All that foraging, frolicking, and gabbing with their gal pals helps Nellie’s free-range hens lay eggs that are easy to love. That kind of care shows up in every purple carton, with rich yolks, delicious flavor, and high-quality protein. Simple, wholesome, and ready to shine in whatever’s on the menu, Nellie's Free Range Eggs bring a little extra goodness to breakfasts, baking, and everyday meals shared with the people you love.

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  • Certified Humane® Free Range
  • Room to Roam Outdoors
  • Responsibly Raised on Family Farms
  • No Antibiotics or Added Hormones
  • 12g of Complete Protein per 2 Eggs
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Available sizes: M, L, XL, Jumbo

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Why Choose Nellie's Free Range Eggs?

Why Choose Nellie's Free Range Eggs

Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are our namesake for a reason. They come from hens raised with care on family farms, with room to roam outdoors and cozy shelter when they need it. That care shows up in every egg and in the peace of mind you can feel when you bring Nellie’s to the table. Nellie’s is proudly B Corporation Certified since 2013, reflecting our commitment to kindness for hens, people, and the planet.

Animal Welfare, Hen Lifestyle & Certifications

Nellie's Free Range Eggs are Certified Humane®, held to high welfare standards guaranteed by a third-party certification program. These standards include access to the outdoors and nutritious diets, including foraged bugs and grubs, all without antibiotics or hormones.

Free Range Benefits

Nellie’s free-range hens get at least 2 square feet of outdoor space per hen, giving them room to roam, explore, and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. This humane treatment supports natural behaviors like foraging, nesting, perching, dust bathing, and socializing, with clean indoor shelter available for comfort and protection.

Quality & Taste

Thanks to our hens' quality diet and outdoor lifestyle, their eggs consistently have delicious, nutritious golden yolks, sturdy shells, and substantial whites that shine in everyday breakfasts and elaborate recipes alike.

Nutrition & Functional Benefits

Nellie's Free Range Eggs are packed with nutrients; the 6 grams of protein in a single egg contain all nine essential amino acids, making them a complete source of protein, great for muscle health! Just one egg also includes 12 other essential vitamins and minerals, like omega-3, folate, choline, and B vitamins for heart and brain health, all for only 70 calories.

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FAQs

Where can I buy Nellie's Free Range Eggs?

We're proud to say that our eggs are sold in grocery stores, supermarkets, health food stores, and other locations nationwide. Check out the store locator page to find a market near you!

I can't find your eggs in my favorite store. What do I do?

Great question! We find that store managers are eager to carry products that their customers request, so we suggest letting your store manager know that you'd like to see our eggs at your store. You can also drop us a line at familyfarmteam@peteandgerrys.com and we’re happy to see what we can do to help.

Do you give your hens hormones?

We do not give our Nellie's hens hormones. In fact, it is illegal for anyone raising poultry to administer hormones.

Do you give your hens antibiotics?

Nellie's Free Range Farms are committed to Animal Welfare and believe in raising our hens in compliance withHumane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) Certification Standards(Certified Humane).  Our farms undergo 3rd party inspection to ensure requirements such as feed, veterinary care, housing, and outdoor access meet the Certified Humane criteria.  This means we do not give our hens antibiotics in their feed or water as a mass preventive measure and instead focus on raising our hens in a clean and healthy environment.

What does Free-Range mean?

Each of our partner farms follows the Certified Humane Free-Range standards, which means that during most times of the day and year, our hens are free to roam outside as they please with a minimum of 2 square feet per hen of pasture. It is very rare for the entire flock to choose to be outside at any one time during the day - many of them prefer shade, water, feed, or social opportunities inside the barn - so the girls that feel like venturing out usually have a vast expanse of a field all to themselves to explore.

What is the difference between Free-Range and Cage-Free?

Check out Our Farms for more differences and details of our farm standards. Despite the name, Cage-Free is still caged – gigantic floor-to-ceiling metal enclosures full of layers, catwalks, and doors – with hens that do not get to see the sun. Free Range hens get to forage and roam freely outside as they please, in pastures that keep them happy and healthy. At Nellie’s Free Range, we care deeply about hen welfare and humane farming practices, believing that every hen should get to see the sun!

What is Certified Humane?

Certified Humane is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of farm animals, ensuring the humane and responsible treatment of our beloved hens. We invite you to view their standards and find their specific guidelines for egg laying hens.

Is your packaging recyclable?

Yes! Our rPET cartons are both made with recycled plastic and are recyclable as a #1 plastic type.

How much protein is in an egg?

Each large egg contains around 6 grams of protein; Jumbo eggs are about 8 grams of protein. Eggs are considered a complete protein, meaning they contain each of the nine amino acids.

Why are Nellie's eggs brown?

Eggshell color is all about the ears! Or, earlobes. Egg shell color is determined by the breed of hen and is often related to the color of the feathers over the hen’s earlobes. Brown hens, like those on our farms, typically lay brown eggs, and white chickens lay white eggs (although there are a few breeds of white chickens with brown ear feathers that lay brown eggs). However, it's important to note that shell color has nothing to do with the nutritional content or quality of an egg.