In just a single year in the United States, ten billion land animals are slaughtered for us to have meat, milk, and eggs. Four out of every five of those animals killed are chickens raised for meat, called “broilers” by the industry. A total of eight billion birds every year, approximately one million every hour.

The number of broiler chickens killed for food is almost beyond comprehension. These birds are exploited in greater numbers than any other animal on the planet. Yet, they have virtually no legal protection whatsoever from abuses that would horrify nearly anyone, were they not kept hidden behind the walls of factory farms and slaughter plants.

The most common welfare problems for these birds include:

• Genetic selection for rapid growth which causes high rates of leg disorders, heart failure, and respiratory problems
• Overcrowding in filthy sheds
• High ammonia levels in the air they’re forced to breathe
• Violent catching, transport, and slaughter methods

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