Exhibit 23
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 No. 333-20169) pertaining to the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 1993 Stock
Option Plan, (Form S-8 No. 333-39940) pertaining to the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
1999 Stock Option Plan, and in the Post-Effective Amendment No.1 to Form S-1
on Form S-3 (No. 333-14809) and related Prospectus pertaining to shares
underlying common stock purchase warrants of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., of our
report dated July 14, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. included in this Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 3, 2000.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Jackson, Mississippi
August 16, 2000
