I am wanting to start a friendly debate really. I was watching country file a few nights ago and the subject of chickens came up.
They were intensively farmed and had 28000 chickens in one barn. Which is where they remained. They had feed,water and sunlight along with been able to move around however they only lasted a few months. However they then compared it to organic chickens though on a small level they get the chance to go outdoor. Forage for worms etc. Also the chickens that went outside all had there feathers were as the ones in the barn didnt. These chickens took longer to reach the weight needed.
I am wondering if people are really that bothered about were their food comes from? Does it matter to you? I was a little annoyed as I feel people's believes of 'free range means they can go outside. Rather then in a barn.
One of the agurments that was given was that in the barn set up. Their welfare isn' comprised. That they are checked often. But for me I struggle to see how their welfare can't be in some way as when you have 28000 your not always going to notice the unwell birds.
Sadly the other factor is the price. For the barn one it's 3 quid I think but for the other ones it can be as high as 10 quid!
Just wondering what all your thoughts are on this?
They were intensively farmed and had 28000 chickens in one barn. Which is where they remained. They had feed,water and sunlight along with been able to move around however they only lasted a few months. However they then compared it to organic chickens though on a small level they get the chance to go outdoor. Forage for worms etc. Also the chickens that went outside all had there feathers were as the ones in the barn didnt. These chickens took longer to reach the weight needed.
I am wondering if people are really that bothered about were their food comes from? Does it matter to you? I was a little annoyed as I feel people's believes of 'free range means they can go outside. Rather then in a barn.
One of the agurments that was given was that in the barn set up. Their welfare isn' comprised. That they are checked often. But for me I struggle to see how their welfare can't be in some way as when you have 28000 your not always going to notice the unwell birds.
Sadly the other factor is the price. For the barn one it's 3 quid I think but for the other ones it can be as high as 10 quid!
Just wondering what all your thoughts are on this?