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Meet the Chickens at a Free-Range Egg Farm

This farm's free-range philosophies even extend to how they sell their eggs. See how this alternative farm works.

Also see the salmonella egg recall list.

By Gloria Dawson

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The Good Life

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An Open Gate Policy

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Living in Harmony

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The Honor System

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Breakfast

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Wide Open Spaces

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An Unusual Passion

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The Chicks

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