Chickens

The truth about a chicken's life

Turbo growth causes breathlessness and pain

Turbo chicken is a term used to describe the most common type of industrial chicken, which is bred to grow extremely quickly – from 45 g to a giant weighing over 2 kg in approximately 35 days. No chicken can grow that quickly without serious consequences.

The unnatural turbo growth causes serious health problems: breathing difficulties, organ failure, paralysis, and difficulty walking.

Three out of four chickens experience varying degrees of difficulty walking because their legs cannot support their massive weight. In some cases, this can lead to a slow death by starvation as their legs fail completely. The rapid growth puts strain on their internal organs, and the chickens risk dying of heart failure.

Minimal space causes stress

Danish broiler chickens live in very confined spaces, with up to 40,000 animals in the same hall. When they approach slaughter time, there can be up to 20 chickens in just 1 m2.

Similarly, one can imagine a small bedroom measuring 10 m² filled with 200 chickens.

Save animals by choosing plant-based

The fate of wildlife is closely linked to the choices we make about our diets. When we think about the suffering experienced by factory-farmed chickens, it is important to remember that we have the power to make a positive difference. By taking the step towards a plant-based lifestyle, we can help save countless animals from similar fates.

A plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle means refraining from consuming animal products such as meat, milk, and eggs. By choosing this lifestyle, we reduce the demand for industrially farmed animals, including the poor chickens that suffer from turbo growth.

A plant-based diet is not only good for animals, it also has positive effects on the environment and our own health. It reduces water consumption, cuts air pollution, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, which helps fight climate change. At the same time, it has been shown to have health benefits, such as a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

By taking this simple step and choosing a plant-based lifestyle, we can all play an active role in protecting wildlife and promoting better lives for animals. It is a way to show compassion for all creatures on our planet and contribute to creating a more just world for animals. So let's work together for a future where animals no longer suffer unnecessary pain and degradation because of our choices.

Switch to a plant-based diet today and be part of the solution for animals and our planet.