Taken from his mother at just three weeks old, he is put into a barren pen without bedding.

The stress of this early separation makes his immune system weak.

Kept in crowded and unhygienic conditions, he'll be prone to infectious diseases, so he may need antibiotics.

Bored and frustrated, he'll start fighting with other piglets.

To prevent injuries, his tail will be docked and teeth cut. He may also be castrated - and all without… Continue

PLEASE LET'S MAKE THIS SO EVERY MONTH - FAR TOO MANY BEING SLAUGHTERED - LOVE HELP SAVE PROTECT ALL POULTRY

PLEASE DO NOT EAT THEM OR OF THEM - BOYCOTT KFC - GO VEGAN - GIVE A THOUGHT FOR THESE DARLINGS

LOVE HENS - THEY ARE LOVELY LITTLE DARLINGS - AV THEM AS PETS

RE - Response to your Query : - Ref:DWOE000138711 - Welfare of Chickens



Dear Mr Flynn,



WELFARE OF CHICKENS



Thank you for your email of 17 June about the poultry industry and the welfare of chickens. I have been asked to reply.



The UK has the highest animal welfare standards we have ever had and they are among the highest in the world. This Government has been at the forefront of implementing higher standards domestically, and active both on a European… Continue