Day Creek Organic Farms
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| Farm/Brand Headquarters | Redmond, WA |
| Website | https://store.pugetsoundfoodhub.com/Producer/b842a02d-69a6-42a0-9981-3486de480526 |
| Market Area | WA |
| Total Score | 1180 |
| Criteria | Points | Comment |
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| TOTAL (possible score is 1700) | 1180 | 4-egg |
Brands that have close daily control over their egg production receive the most points. Ownership Structure | 100 | Single farm that produces all of eggs marketed |
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Brands that only produce organic products make the biggest investments — in time and money — in systems that benefit us all. Eggs sourced from a single operation receive the most points. Eggs of unclear origins and/or with poor oversight receives the fewest points. Commitment to Organic Label | 100 | Eggs come from single-farm source and farm only produces organic eggs |
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Additional certifications, depending on the credibility of the label, can demonstrate a commitment beyond the organic standards. Other Labels and Standards | 0 | None |
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Smaller flock sizes (the number of laying hens per housing structure) offer better animal welfare conditions. Flock Size(s) | 75 | 6000 hens per ban |
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The best housing offers space for natural behaviors and legitimate access to the outdoors through adequate exits. Hen Housing and Exit Areas | 70 | Fixed housing, good sized exit areas, but can only exit from one side of the barn |
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Adequate indoor spacing reduces stress and disease. With less crowding, birds can stretch their wings and more easily perform other natural behaviors. Indoor Spacing | 80 | 1.5 square feet per hen |
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High scoring brands provide enough space to allow each hen to fully utilize their outdoor area, and to perform instinctive behaviors without harming the environment. Outdoor Spacing | 50 | 4 square feet per hen |
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High quality outdoor access includes vegetation, soil, and ample opportunities to forage year-round. Quality of Outdoor Access | 75 | Outdoor space is not rotated, works to maintain 100% vegetation |
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Birds that are introduced to the outdoors early are more accustomed to spending time outdoors without fear or stress. Outdoor Access Timing | 60 | 20 weeks |
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Year-round access to perches, scratching areas, deep litter, novel foodstuffs, and dust bathing contribute to quality of life. Enrichments | 50 | Does not use indoor enrichments but provides legitimate outdoor access |
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Chickens use their beaks to interact with the world. Authentic organic farmers account for this behavior, eschewing beak trimming. Alterations | 70 | 100% of birds are beak trimmed |
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Raising chicks on farm or buying them from certified organic hatcheries shows dedication to organic production from start to finish. Chicks and Pullets | 75 | Chicks are organic by day two, raises up chicks into pullets |
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Brands that have low rates of deaths and utilize their spent hens for human consumption or similar score the highest. Deaths, Culls, and Spent Hens | 100 | below 2% death losses; processed for human consumption and sold live |
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Brands that closely monitor and manage health of soil, native species, and water quality receive the most points. Environmental Impacts | 50 | Minimal environmental stewardship, does not use rotation; Manure is sold to/shared with other farms/producers |
| Feed Sourcing | 75 | Obtains feed from organic supplier that distributes locally |
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Brands that score well here go above and beyond to ensure the highest animal welfare, taking into consideration their hens’ safety and cleanliness, natural behavior, and stress levels. Animal Welfare | 60 | Basic animal welfare assurances met |
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Cornucopia believes you have a right to transparency. Top brands share information with Cornucopia via a survey and cooperate with our own independent investigations. Transparency | 90 | Responded to survey, but some questions not answered |
| Soy free and/or gluten free? (non-scoring) | Not gluten or soy free | |
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Brands do not receive points, but are invited to submit the name of their Accredited Organic Certifier (suppliers may have different certifiers). Organic Certifier (non-scoring) | WSDA | |
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Extra credit is offered for various practices that go above-and-beyond in some form. Extra Credit | 0 | None |
