Did you ever visit a farm where you see birds are kept in cages? In poultry farming, this method of maintenance is known as the cage system. So, in this write up, we will discuss what this system is, the good and the bad of it. We will also explore how some people view it, and how it is perhaps better to care for birds in other ways.
The cage system is a method of farming where birds, such as chickens, are kept in cages which are arranged in rows. The cages are typically constructed from durable metal whilst keeping them clean and organized. The cage system means that the birds have absolutely no room to move about. In these small cages, they are often kept in groups. Agricultural economy for broilers, layers and other poultry is also an important and heavily relied upon system internationally since it allows widespread production of eggs and meat at increased quantity and decreased cost. Many farmers say it saves them time and money.
But there are equally as many negatives with the cage system. One of the big issues here is animal welfare — that is, how well the animals are treated. The caged birds are unable to move around freely, making them uncomfortable and stressed. This can make for unhappy and unhealthy birds.
Animal welfare activists, as people who care about animals are called, have increasingly questioned the cage system. They are concerned that the birds are unable to roam and do what they do naturally. That can hurt the birds and make them sick, which is a serious issue. They feel that these birds should have better living conditions, with space to roam and be free. A number of these activists seek the complete abolition of caging and are fighting vigorously to remove cages from use in poultry farming и
Other methods of bird care are more beneficial to their well-being. It is known as the free-range system. The birds are free to move around and may even play outside their cages in this system. This allows for fresh air, sunlight, and water - all of which are vital to their well-being. The birds can do natural behaviors like build nests, search for food and take dust baths, which makes them much happier.
And there are other systems as well, like the barn system, the aviary system and the pasture-raised system. Each of these systems creates more space for the birds to live and a better quality of life compared to the cage system. Poultry-farmers who make use of these alternatives eventually find ways to keep their birds healthy and happy without compromising in eggs and flesh production.
When it comes to determining how to raise their birds, farmers place increased importance on the cost of farming. They tend to prefer the cage system because it entails greater numbers of birds in a smaller space. That means they can generate more meat and eggs at a lower cost. People also want inexpensive eggs and meat, and some farmers believe they have to use the cage system or they cannot keep their prices down. They think it makes them competitive in the marketplace, and so can come at the expense of the birds’ welfare.
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