Posted on 19 Nov, 2008 10:20
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Kept in small crates, these chickens are on their way to be slaughtered for consumption. And the STOMPer who spotted them enroute to their deaths sends this reminder to us, to think about their suffering even as we sink our teeth into their flesh.
Thinkemptycages was struck by the thought of the pain these feathered-friends must be going through, as they are kept in cramped conditions while being transported.
The STOMPer emailed us with thoughts on this:
"I was driving in the North of Singapore on 18th Nov and saw chickens being transported in a Malaysian registered lorry.
"Although a common sight on our roads, we should stop to reflect for a moment about the suffering these chickens have to go through for us.
"They travel long distances from Malaysia, are crammed into small cages and kept without shelter food or water for hours. Just think of the time it takes for these lorries to clear customs!
"They are exposed to weather elements, be it rain or shine. And those further inside have to put up with feces and urine from the chickens above.
"It is sad that we treat sentient beings like that when surely less cruel alternatives could be arranged.
"I wonder what is the death/ injury rate of chickens transported like this and how many birds have to go through this on a daily basis."
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=530 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Next time you eat chicken, note how they suffer for us
Kept in small crates, these chickens are on their way to be slaughtered for consumption. And the STOMPer who spotted them enroute to their deaths sends this reminder to us, to think about their suffering even as we sink our teeth into their flesh.
Thinkemptycages was struck by the thought of the pain these feathered-friends must be going through, as they are kept in cramped conditions while being transported.
The STOMPer emailed us with thoughts on this:
"I was driving in the North of Singapore on 18th Nov and saw chickens being transported in a Malaysian registered lorry.
"Although a common sight on our roads, we should stop to reflect for a moment about the suffering these chickens have to go through for us.
"They travel long distances from Malaysia, are crammed into small cages and kept without shelter food or water for hours. Just think of the time it takes for these lorries to clear customs!
"They are exposed to weather elements, be it rain or shine. And those further inside have to put up with feces and urine from the chickens above.
"It is sad that we treat sentient beings like that when surely less cruel alternatives could be arranged.
"I wonder what is the death/ injury rate of chickens transported like this and how many birds have to go through this on a daily basis."
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