By Aiga Petelo | KKCO-TV 11
Starting Jan. 1st, 2025 all eggs sold in Colorado must be from a cage-free facility.
All egg producers in Colorado who house more than 3,000 egg-laying hens will be required to comply with the cage-free egg rule requirements. Additionally, all eggs and egg products for sale in Colorado will need to show they are compliant by including “CO-COM,” “organic”, or “cage-free” on their label.
“As Executive Director of the Colorado Egg Producers, I am proud of the consistent commitment our industry has shown to the well-being of hens, both with conventional housing and now with the transition to cage-free systems. Colorado Egg Producers members have always prioritized responsible and humane practices and the upcoming cage-free law in 2025 is a natural progression in our ongoing efforts to meet evolving consumer expectations,” said Bill Scebbi, Executive Director of the Colorado Egg Producers.