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Animals

What's in Animal Feed? The Animal Feed Industry

The feed animals eat on factory farms—made from crops like corn and soybeans—is far removed from their natural diets. And it's linked to environmental destruction around the world.

Mar 23, 2023
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Chickens

Are chickens killed humanely? How are chickens killed?

Chickens have the capacity for empathy, deception, and other nuanced cognitive skills. But billions of these birds remain trapped in a food system where they suffer through unnatural living conditions and a brutal slaughter.

Jan 31, 2023
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Chickens

What Are Broiler Chickens and How Long Do They Live?

Broiler chickens are chickens raised for meat. On factory farms, they’re usually slaughtered when they’re just 6-7 weeks old.

Mar 21, 2025
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We're All in This Together

A message about COVID-19 from The Humane League

Mar 17, 2020