There is a new proposition in California that stipulates that animals caged for food consumption must have larger cages. People are rarely aware of the living conditions of the animals we eat. I strongly believe that eating a stressed out animal leads to poor human nutrition. We understand how stress ravages our own bodies, why would we think it would be different for animals?
We use the term "cooped up" and now I know why. The standard cage size per hen is the size of a 8x11 piece of paper. Can you imagine having your food and water dish in the front of a piece of paper and the rest of your living space in the back of a cage the size of a piece of paper? Proponents of this cage size say a chicken has "plenty of room" to turn around in their cage.
Proposition 2 will stipulate that a chicken must at least have enough space to spread its wings. This size change will impact large chicken raisers but can contribute to a higher quality egg. Companies are given up to six years to help companies transition to more humane accommodations.
This proposition will affect other animals as well.
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