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South Africa, Western Cape, Simondium, Battery Hens on commercial poultry farm
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Media ID 20096258
© Robert Aberman / Eye Ubiquitous
African Agricultural Agriculture Battery Cage Chicken Chickens Crowded Farm Farming Feeding Mass Metal Packed Poultry Silver South Africa Cruel Cruelty Hens Trough Western Cape
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In this thought-provoking print captured by Robert Aberman, we are confronted with the stark reality of commercial poultry farming in South Africa's Western Cape. The image portrays a distressing scene of battery hens confined within cramped cages, highlighting the unfortunate consequences of mass production in agriculture. The photograph showcases rows upon rows of these unfortunate creatures, tightly packed together and deprived of any semblance of freedom or natural habitat. Their collective presence creates an overwhelming sense of confinement and despair. Each hen appears to be yearning for liberation from their metal prisons as they peer through the cold bars that enclose them. A silver feeding trough stands as a symbol of both sustenance and captivity, reminding us that these animals exist solely for profit-driven purposes rather than being treated with compassion and respect. The cruelty inflicted upon them is evident in their eyes; it serves as a haunting reminder that our choices as consumers directly impact the lives and welfare of innocent beings like these hens. This powerful image challenges us to reflect on our relationship with food production systems and consider more ethical alternatives. It urges us to question whether such intensive methods are truly sustainable or if there exists a better way forward for both animals and humans alike.
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