Nutritional Values of Pastured Poultry and Eggs

University research and research conducted by the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association has found pastured poultry to be more nutrient dense compared to non-pastured chicken and eggs, specifically in term of higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins, A and E. 

Research Published by APPPA:

• Pasture and feed affect broiler nutrition values (2014)
  
• Nutritional Analysis of Pastured Poultry Meat and Eggs (2000)
  

Other Research:

• The Nutrition of Pasture-Raised Chicken and Meats
  

• Study Finds Pasture Access Effects Lipid Profile More than Genetics of Slow Growing Broilers

• 2007 Mother Earth News study
  
• Vitamins A, E and fatty acid composition of the eggs of caged hens and pastured hens from Pennsylvania State University
  

Articles about nutrition, feeding, and more:

• Poultry Paradox - Grain-Free Chicken and Eggs