Battery cages are tiny cages where lots of hens all live together all the time. These cages are designed to ensure hens produce a high volume of eggs. But they don’t give the hens what they need to actually be happy and healthy. Hens require sufficient room to roam freely, areas in which they can rest comfortably, and snug areas to place their eggs. Sadly, none of these basic needs are possible in battery cages.
In battery cages, each hen has only a little space. They barely move a couple of inches, far not enough to stretch their wings or even stand up straight. Due to this tight space, hens are unable to perform many of the natural behaviors they would exhibit in a more spacious environment. They have to spend hours in their own poop and pee, which is extremely uncomfortable and filthy. Or even make nests or take dust baths, two essentials for their welfare.
Such cramped and uncomfortable living conditions can create numerous issues for the hens. Prisoners can be deeply unhappy from the stress of being driven indoors and this can lead to severe health problems. For instance, hens might be more susceptible to injury, infections or diseases. Osteoporosis is one and they also tend to get something called feather pecking where they peck at one another out of boredom or stress. Because they cannot freely move, they also have weak muscles, and they are more likely to break their bones. Not only that, but hens can become egg eaters which is damaging and increases stress levels if they can't find suitable nests.
Battery cage farms cause harm not only to the hens, but also to the environment in many ways. These farms generate mountains of waste that can pollute the surrounding soil and water. This waste poses a threat to surrounding land through the poisonous elements nitrogen and phosphorus. And the waste generates ammonia, a gas that can be difficult to breathe for both the hens and the farm workers. This pollution is harmful to all of us. Plus battery cage farms require trees to be cut down for more food trees to be planted for the hens, further ruining nature.
There are alternatives to battery cages that can allow hens to live happier, healthier lives. For example, free range farms give hens an opportunity to Roam freely outside, where they are free to explore and enjoy the fresh air. Corn peanuts are an example of natural food for hens and organic farm does not give the hen antibiotics and hormones, which can be harmful. Other good option are enriched cages. These cages give hens more room to move, and contain items such as perches and nesting boxes, helping ensure a better quality of life for hens. That keeps the hens healthier, they are less likely to get sick, and eat better eggs!
A worldwide movement is growing to end battery cages, and improve hens' lives. The European Union, Switzerland, New Zealand, and several other countries have already enacted laws prohibiting battery cages. The push against battery eggs is being strongly promoted by organisations like the Humane Society International and World Animal Protection. Consumers are waking up to the problems associated with battery cages and starting to ask for more humane farming practices.
Hemei is a hen-friendly company that wants to make the life better for hens. They have transitioned from battery cages to enriched cages. The convention is that cage-free hens enjoy more space and more favorable living conditions, and are therefore happier and healthier hens. Good for the hens are better eggs both for them and for us.
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