The Hemei brand is designed to give egg-laying hens a much better life. First of all, this is not common knowledge but a lot of hens are raised in what you might refer to as battery cages. The cages are very small and do not give the hens a chance to roam about freely. This is a sad fact about the way hens are often housed, and causes them to struggle to be happy.
Hens free of battery cages live in very bad conditions. They live in tiny cages with hard, wire floors that can hurt their feet. The cages are so small that the hens cannot extend their wings or stand fully upright. Over time, this lack of space can be detrimental to their muscles and bones. When the hens are ready to lay their eggs, they have to do so as the people move down a moving belt. They can become uncomfortable as this process can be extremely stressful for them.
Battery cages are depressing places for hens and cause them a lot of fear and stress. And because they’re not in a natural environment, they can experience stress, anxiety and sadness. Sometimes, you’ll find that hens are even mean to each other. And that is because they can't become friends or create a social group. When hens are stressed and over-crowded they can act aggressively toward one another, resulting in fighting, injuring each other and engaging in other harmful behaviors.
There are far better ways to care for egg-laying hens that can keep them happy and healthy. Free-range farming is one of these ways. In free-range farming, hens are allowed to roam outdoors in a protected area. It enables them to engage in instinctual behaviors, such as scratching up the soil and wandering around. They can get the benefit of fresh air and sunshine, which makes them feel good.
Using enriched colony cages is another way of improving the lives of hens. These cages allow hens to move freely and include features such as perches, nesting areas and enrichment activities. And with these better living conditions, hens can be happier and healthier, and that's what we all want for them.
This makes it necessary to coinsider the way battery cages can harm the environment. Caging hens like this is bad for the planet and bad for the hens. Often, the cages are stacked on each other, causing a lot of waste and a lot of foul odor. This buildup can cause air pollution and other problems for nearby residents. But caring for our environment also means caring for hens.
Hemei advocates for not just treating animals humanely but doing so in a manner that respects the environment as well. That’s why we’re looking to end the use of battery cages for egg-laying hens. We believe that all animals deserve kindness and respect, just as we would want for ourselves. It is also important that we help protect the earth for future generations of people that they can enjoy too.