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I admit, this post will be a little, (or a lot), biased, but bear with me, stick it out to the end and take some time to reflect. Chickens. What’s the first thing that pops up in your mind? Chicken nuggets? Mc Chickens? Eggs? It’s valid that these thoughts pop up into your mind, but take some time to think about the actual bird, especially in today's money-driven world. Yes, chickens are birds, some even glide in the air and can reach your face (ask me how I know hahaha). In commercial businesses, chickens often stay in tiny, dark, cramped cages inside huge factories and stay there for the rest of their egg-laying lives. Egg factories are not the appropriate environment for these lively and emotional creatures. We, as consumers, encourage these inhumane practices by paying for eggs from companies that mass produce eggs and once the chicken is no longer profitable, are sent to a butcher shop, to be delivered to our local deli shop. These birds go their whole lives without knowing the outside world, without feeling the luscious, fresh grass under their feet, wind ruffling their feathers, and no joyful exclamations are heard after laying eggs. I’ve owned chickens my entire 19 years of life and throughout this time, I’ve learnt so much from these small, but feisty creatures. They recognize their humans and run to us, as well as feel joy when I bring them kitchen scraps or find bugs for them to eat. These cotton-like balls of joy bound and leap to my lap to be pet, just like any traditional household animal. They show annoyance when I take too long in the morning to feed them, squawking their little hearts out; are mournful and isolated when they lose a sister; show fear and run away when I stand above them and comfortably sit next to me when I crouch down to their level. Their little eyes close and they purr to show their happiness and contentment as I pet their soft, fluffy feathers. And finally, when their lives are coming to an end, they lay down in a spot they’re comfortable in and close their eyes, crossing the rainbow bridge after receiving the best life I could’ve provided them. Do you believe these sensitive raptor-like beloved birds should be subjected to these cramped, dirty cages, when they could be running around, eating bugs, sunbathing and taking dirt baths? I urge you to consider doing research on egg brands and reflecting on what you, the consumer, should support, with your hard-earned money. I do want to include a disclaimer and be transparent; I am on government assistance for food and so have the power and financial stability to support a company that has the quality of lives of chickens in mind. Because the market is run by huge corporations, sometimes being the smaller business can be costly as you’re constantly trying to compete, therefore raising the prices too. If you are at capacity and would like to make a change in chickens’ lives, we as a small number, can, and will make an impact in the egg market and ultimately innocent lives can be improved.
Chicken Tax : A link to my chickens sunbathing ;) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d8im0bras1opjsqi07cna/chicken-vid.MOV?rlkey=n7subobn267sv80bpdb70b8ni&dl=0
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