battery hens

The Solution
While Australia drags the chain, other countries have acted. Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Norway have already banned battery cages. The European Union countries are phasing them out and there will be a total ban by 2012. Even food giants such as McDonalds UK and Burger King US (better known as Hungry Jacks in Australia) have made the switch to cage-free—but not their Australian subsidiaries.

Self-interest drives politicians and industry operators to invest in cruelty, but the power to Free Betty rests with each of us. Industry will follow consumer demand; by using our purchasing power, we can end the suffering of battery hens in Australia. The choice is ours. Take action, and Free Betty!

References

[1] Parkinson G (1993), "Osteoporosis and bone fractures in the laying hen", Progress report of work at the Victorian Institute of Animal Science, Attwood

[2] Gregory N & Wilkins L (1989), "Broken bones in domestic fowl: handling and processing damage in end-of-lay battery hens", British Poultry Science , vol 30 (555-562)

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[lj4u]

It is time again to protest against caged chickens!!!!!

[watchensee]

That is so wrong they are worked for our own welfare. We should see to it that their welfare needs are met such as health care, comfort. :'(

[annerox1974]

very sad:-(

[ghostface2006]

disgusting! poor things