I think it’s safe to say that pretty much all hens suffer when mass producing eggs, RSPCA backed or otherwise. Best bet is local farm or if you have the space, chicken coop in the back yard.
simanthropy on
I’ve said this before – the only way we’re ever going to get eggs and other animal products ethically is mandating publically viewable cctv in every barn that livestock are kept in, and a qr code printed on all packaging that links directly to that webcam/set of webcams. Couple this with random no-notice inspections to ensure compliance and animal welfare will soar overnight.
Happytallperson on
Basic questions for consumers of eggs.
1. How much would you consider it costs per year to keep a chicken in a reasonable environment?
2. How many eggs does a chicken produce a year?
3. How much is a farmer paid per egg?
Answers to 2 and 3 are “about 300” and “11p” – so if your answer to question 1 is “more than £31 per year”, there is a problem.
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Investigation 1: [https://www.animaljusticeproject.com/campaigns/cage-free-exposed](https://www.animaljusticeproject.com/campaigns/cage-free-exposed) 3 farms, articles 2 months ago
Investigation 2: [https://www.animaljusticeproject.com/campaigns/cage-free-exposed-part-two](https://www.animaljusticeproject.com/campaigns/cage-free-exposed-part-two) 4 farms, articles 4 days ago
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I think it’s safe to say that pretty much all hens suffer when mass producing eggs, RSPCA backed or otherwise. Best bet is local farm or if you have the space, chicken coop in the back yard.
I’ve said this before – the only way we’re ever going to get eggs and other animal products ethically is mandating publically viewable cctv in every barn that livestock are kept in, and a qr code printed on all packaging that links directly to that webcam/set of webcams. Couple this with random no-notice inspections to ensure compliance and animal welfare will soar overnight.
Basic questions for consumers of eggs.
1. How much would you consider it costs per year to keep a chicken in a reasonable environment?
2. How many eggs does a chicken produce a year?
3. How much is a farmer paid per egg?
Answers to 2 and 3 are “about 300” and “11p” – so if your answer to question 1 is “more than £31 per year”, there is a problem.