"Pastured hens" refers to chickens that are raised and allowed to roam freely in open fields or pastures, instead of being confined to cages or indoor spaces. Full definition
Purchase eggs from pastured hens raised locally - from small farms or even a friend's backyard flock. (realfoodwholehealth.com)
You know how eggs from truly pastured hens have bigger, thicker yolks and stiffer whites? (foodrenegade.com)
The more yellow / orange the yolk, the higher the level of carotenoids.33 Eggs from pastured hens also contain omega - 3 and omega - 6 fatty acids in the beneficial ratio of approximately 1:1, unlike commercial eggs, which average an unhealthy 1:19! (westonaprice.org)