Donate May 4 is the international day of respect for chickensA date that focuses on thinking about these birds and their importance in the poultry industry, and to increase awareness about the treatment they receive. This day is celebrated in many countries to remember that chickens are intelligent and sensitive animals that deserve respect and protection.
By Gallins are not always seen as birds, but simply as food And the fighting of roosters (and chicken) They were a hobby for people, who are unfortunately still legally practiced in some countries and illegally in others (such as Spain). And the sad reality is that billions of gauge They live in small spaces, where they can hardly move and most never see the sunlight ever.
With the idea to make people aware of abuse these animals, An NGO was founded in 2005 to defend domestic birds and therefore the idea of the international day of respect for the Chickens, To inform and increase the world of how much they suffer.
International respect for chickens
May 4 is the international day of respect for gauge y Animal Observatory Latam publishes new figures that demonstrate the size of the exploitation to which these birds are subject to the food industry. Worldwide, more than 8,300 million gauge They are used for egg production, most limited in cage systems that prevent the development of their most basic behavior.
According to the free cage report 2024 of Animal Latam Observatory, in countries such as Chile, Colombia and Peru, between 70% and 98% of the chickens are still raised in battery tiesA system that limits its mobility, she exposes high levels of stress and seriously deteriorates their physical and emotional well. The usual industrial practices include forced stupid, cutting peaks without anesthesia and the mass sacrifice of male chicks, actions that strengthen the urgency of a structural transformation.
In addition to the impact on animals, the report warns against risks of public health: overcrowding in industrial farms facilitates the spread of pathogens and increases the chance of the chance Outbreaks of zoomotic diseases, such as aviar flu and salmonella. Extreme imprisonment generates high levels of stress chickens, They weaken his immune system and makes them more vulnerable for viral and bacterial infections.
“The way we create chickens, has a direct influence on the quality of the food we consume. Talking about respect is not only an ethical value, it is also a matter of public health and the right to information, ”said Magdalena López, director of campaigns at Fundación Veg.
Progress are already being observed at regional level: in Chile, Peru and Mexico, companies have Start transition processes to free free systemsand legislative initiatives have been presented to prohibit their use. Most of the gauge He still lives limited and the lack of transparency about the origin of the eggs limits the informed decisions of consumers.
In this context, organizations such as Animal Latam Observatory, supported by VEG Foundation, promoted legislative initiatives aimed at improving transparency in the production of eggs. In Chile, for example, there has been an account that is looking for Prohibition The use of battery cages for laying chickenspromotes a more ethical and sustainable production model and implement technologies such as the system In OVO To prevent the sacrifice of male chicks. The proposal is also considering one Mandatory labeling This clearly reports to the consumer about the increased system of the gauge