Kalmia > wrote:

>For some reason, I bought cage free eggs (feeling sorry for caged,
>crammed hens, maybe).

Just a small point-- 'cage free' doesn't mean they can't be cramped
or treated cruelly. They still get their beaks burned off. Free
range is less restrictive.

If you want cruelty free eggs find a local who raises pet chickens.
[or raise your own if you can]

>-- Instread of I scrambled one , and then a regular cheapo egg
>in another pan. Same timing, same heat level.
>I could not tell a difference in taste. They may be nutritionally
>superior, but other than that.........

I see a marked difference in appearance [and to a lesser extent,
taste] between 'factory' eggs and small farm eggs--- but wouldn't
pay extra for 'special' factory eggs.

>
>Do you buy cage free? Why

Nope- I buy from the farmer on occasion.

Jim