Chicken

The general disadvantage of debeaking or beak trimming is that, when it is improperly done, it could take long for the birds to regain body… Read More »What Are The Disadvantages Of Debeaking?

Beak trimming can cause both acute and chronic pain, and can lead to difficulty feeding. Is chicken debeaking painful? Feather pecking, peck injury and peck… Read More »Does Trimming A Chickens Beak Hurt?

Beak trimming is acutely painful, as nociceptors are present in the tip of the beak. There are several different methods of beak trimming, which can… Read More »Is Beak Trimming Painful?

A growing number of avian veterinarians and reputable breeders, even ones who may approve of clipping in other circumstances, do not recommend that people clip… Read More »Do Vets Recommend Clipping Wings?

Pinioning – a cruel and painful mutilation These birds are permanently unable to fly and will never be released to the wild. It is illegal… Read More »Is Pinioning Cruel?

Does Wing Clipping Hurt? Some bird owners don’t want to clip wings because they think it hurts the bird. When it is done correctly, it… Read More »Do Birds Feel Pain When Their Wings Are Clipped?

4. List two ways that chickens are physically different now than in the 1950s, before the green revolution. Chickens reach adult size much faster, and… Read More »How Are Chickens Physically Different Now?

Bottom Line: All meat that has been smoked, salted, cured, dried or canned is considered processed. This includes sausages, hot dogs, salami, ham and cured… Read More »How Can You Tell If Meat Is Processed?

Chickens have really beefed up their size since the 1950s. According to a recent University of Alberta study, chickens today are four times bigger than… Read More »Did Chickens Used To Be Bigger?

First of all, what is a Buffalo Wing? Sadly, there are no mystical winged bovines involved. A Buffalo Wing is a chicken wing section (wingette… Read More »Is Buffalo Wings Made Of Buffalo?