It’s a very important question to ask yourself: How is the food that we eat made, and where is it coming from? For broiler chickens, the chickens that are bred and raised to become meat, many farms utilize what are known as "battery cages. These cages are often so small and cramped that chickens can barely move or behave naturally. When chickens are raised in these cages, they’re unable to expand their wings or walk freely. It is a heartbreaking situation for them, and it also encourages us to become more mindful consumers. We owe it to the animals who become our food to think about their lives.
Battery cages are hard to wrap their heads around, but the best way to look at them is as little prisons for chickens. Imagine being trapped in a tight room with no space to move around—that’s what life is like for these chickens. Instead of walking around on a farm with fresh air and sunshine, the chickens are crammed into cages with no space to move or even turn around.] This is highly uncomfortable for them, and can cause issues with the bird’s health. They cannot live life as they should and that is something we need to reflect on.”
The amount of space within battery cages is minuscule. There is hardly enough space for the chickens to move, much less spread their wings or walk around. How tightly crammed they are, the chickens end up standing all day long on a hard wire floor. This is hard on their feet and can create sores and infections that make them feel even worse.” You can imagine it; standing on the hard surface without moving, it hurts a lot! That discomfort is something many people don’t consider when they contemplate the origins of their food.
Chickens are social beings; they prefer life among their fellow chickens. To remain happy and well, they need one another. Battery-caged chickens are solitary, unable to interact with other chickens. They can’t socialize or participate in things that come naturally for them, like digging in the dirt or taking a dust bath. These natural activities are important for chickens because without them they can become fraudulent and even sick. Like everybody, chickens need to socialize and have fun. Battery cages strip away their happiness and well-being.
It’s difficult to discuss battery cages without thinking about how much they cause pain for the animals inside. These hens in cages are treated as inanimate objects, rather than biological beings. They are often injured when people mistreat them and have to undergo painful procedures such as beak trimming. This is quite stressful for the chickens. They can’t roam, and they don’t have enough space, light, or food and water. Very sad scenario for the chickens who are simply trying to live their lives in peace. This is no way to treat these people!
Fortunately, while battery cages are widely used to raise broiler chickens, there are better options. Certain farms give chickens another free-range, so they can roam, run and be (a little) wild. These farms allow the chickens to live as they do in nature, and to enjoy their time here. Other farms use cage-free systems, which provide more space for the birds to roam. This allows them to stretch their wings and mingle with other chickens, which is critically important for their health. Such farms also emphasize treating the animals well, with plenty of light, exercise and fresh air, and good food. Pioneering brands like Hemei are working to push these humane practices on us, so we can make more informed decisions about the food we consume.
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