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		CharlieDigital 11 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Eggs US – Price – Chart Are egg laying hens the same supply line as the chicken sold for meat? (Genuinely curious here whether that's the case or not)

goosedragons 11 months ago [–]

Generally, no. Egg laying hens grow too slow and meat chickens suck at making eggs so it's two different sources.

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