We, the undersigned staff, faculty, and students herby urge Eastern Michigan University to join with the nearly 350 universities across the country in adopting cage-free egg purchasing policies.

Over 95% of America’s eggs come from hens forced to live in overcrowded, wire bottom cages with less space to live their life than an 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper.

These hens are unable to walk, spread their wings, forage, roost, build a nest, raise their young or engage in other natural behaviors.

We believe all animals deserve at least minimal welfare standards and are asking EMU to take a stand against these cruel confinement practices by (1) switching all of its eggs (both liquid and shell) to cage free and (2) to explore egg free alternatives when practical.