Michigan Egg Production
Michigan ranks 7th in the nation in the production of eggs.
300-400 million eggs are produced in Michigan every year, so the eggs you find at your grocery store are likely from right here
Birds are fed a precise diet for their health, are protected from predators and inclement weather, and are raised under the highest animal care standards
Baby chickens are called chicks. Young hens prior to lay onset are called pullets. Males are called roosters. Females are called hens.
One hen can produce between 250 -300 eggs a year.
The breed of hen determines the color of the egg: white, brown, or blue/green.
Meet a few Michigan Farmers
Meet DeWeerdt Poultry
DeWeerdt Poultry is a family-owned egg farm in West Michigan with over 50 years of history rooted in hard work, responsible farming, and a deep love for community. What began in 1972 as a family farming operation has grown into a modern farm caring for approximately 1.1 million hens, yet the heart of everything they do remains unchanged. Today, three generations of the DeWeerdt family carry forward the same values that started it all, supported by a dedicated team of more than 60 employees who show up every day with the same care and commitment. From donating eggs to local food pantries to investing in sustainable practices for future generations, DeWeerdt Poultry is more than an egg farm—it's a family legacy built on feeding families, caring for the land, and giving back to the community they're proud to call home.
Meet Herbrucks
Herbruck's Poultry Ranch has been a family story more than a century in the making, tracing its roots back to the 1920s when Harry Herbruck Sr. began delivering eggs across Michigan. In 1958, Harry Jr. uprooted his young family to Saranac, Michigan, to start their own operation with just 6,000 birds. That leap of faith has grown into a flock now exceeding 10 million hens. What makes Herbruck's special isn't the scale, it's the constant care. Today, the fourth generation of Herbrucks is actively working in the business, carrying forward the same founding principle that has guided every decision across four generations: do what's right for the hens, for the employees, for the consumers, for the community, and for the Earth.
Egg Nutrition Facts:
- Eggs provide the most grams of protein per dollar spent
- There are only about 70 calories per egg
- The American Heart Association certified heart-healthy food
- Eggs are packed with plenty of vitamins and minerals
- Yolks are an excellent source of choline, an essential nutrient that contributes to fetal brain development and adult brain functioning
Did you know all eggs sold in Michigan are now required to be cage-free?
Our farmers have been cage-free even before the law went into place.