| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40903 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities And Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Maturities Of Long-term Debt) (Details) (http://www.calmainefoods.com/role/DisclosureCreditFacilitiesAndLongTermDebtScheduleOfMaturitiesOfLongTermDebtDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000016160 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Credit Facilities And Long-Term Debt [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-05-28 | 2015-05-30 | |
Credit Facilities And Long-Term Debt [Abstract] | ||
2017 | ||
2018 | ||
2019 | ||
2020 | ||
Total debt | 25,570,000 | 50,860,000 |