Chickens are sentient beings, they can feel fear, distress and pain
BUT in standard slaughterhouses, they undergo a terrifying process where they are suspended upside down by their feet in shackles before being subjected to an electrified water bath which is not always effective in stunning them before slaughter.
Chickens are intelligent - they can count, use geometry and remember 100 different faces!
BUT in conventional production systems, chickens rarely see the light of day, living in dimly lit barns with nothing to do. This lack of enrichment leaves them bored and disengaged.
Chickens can live to be 7 or 8 years old - the oldest recorded chicken, called Peanut, was 21!
BUT in standard production systems chickens can be slaughtered as early as 30 days - merely one month from birth.
Chickens are the closest living relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex
BUT unlike the mighty T-Rex, known for its strength, many chickens reared for meat are bred to grow so big so fast that their legs cannot support their weight. This accelerated growth weakens their immune systems and results in conditions such as heart defects, organ failure and muscle diseases.
Chickens can run up to 9 miles per hour and love to flap their wings
BUT in typical production systems, chickens endure their entire lives in overcrowded sheds where they are packed closely together, consistently vying for space, and unable to perch, peck, or engage in natural playful behaviours.

Why care about chickens?