Viral Video Shows Abuse at Chicken Hatcheries

An undercover investigation video filmed by Animal Equality shows the mistreatment and abuse inside chicken hatcheries in Spain.  Filming took two years and the revealing images are disturbing.  Workers rip heads off of baby chicks, and throw male baby chicks into the trash to dump them when they aren’t considered profitable.

“This shocking footage shows what the meat industry is so eager to hide. The systematic abuse of animals is an integral part of factory farming. We urge consumers to watch this footage and reduce the amount of chicken meat in their diets. This will benefit their health, the environment and animals.” Sharon Nunez, Animal Equality International Director.

Animal Equality is an international animal protection organization whose goal is to expose the horrific truth of animal cruelty in four main arenas: farmed animals, the clothing trade, laboratories, and the entertainment industry.

Over 36 million people have seen the video worldwide.  The video is part of an intensive investigation.  Be warned, you will see abuse of animals if you view the video. You can view the video at .  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2y3vLwrF6s.

The video will show the following:

• Brutal handling of animals with no consideration for their welfare.
• Baby chickens being thrown alive into containers and crushed with clubs.
• Workers ripping the heads off of chicks that aren’t considered profitable.
• Sick baby chickens suffocating in containers.