Battery hens on a farm C015 / 6467
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Battery hens on a farm C015 / 6467
Battery hens (Gallus domesticus) on a farm. The practice of battery poultry farming involves rearing chickens intensively in an enclosed space to maximize the profits. The feed can be designed to improve egg quality, and the light cycles can be adjusted to simulate spring and so increase egg laying. It is thought that this has nearly tripled the rate of egg laying, but it has also reduced a hens life expectancy. Photographed in Harare, Zimbabwe
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© TONY CAMACHO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Agricultural Agriculture Battery Bird Birds Cage Caged Cages Chicken Chickens Controversial Coop Domestic Domesticated Eggs Farm Farming Gallus Domesticus Hens Laying Livestock Zimbabwe Coops Cruel Harare Henhouse Penned
EDITORS COMMENTS
This thought-provoking print captures the reality of battery hens on a farm in Harare, Zimbabwe. The practice of battery poultry farming is depicted here, where chickens are reared intensively in cramped and enclosed spaces to maximize profits. These hens live their lives confined within cages, with limited space to move or express natural behaviors. In an effort to increase egg production and quality, these hens are subjected to artificial lighting cycles that simulate springtime conditions. This manipulation has nearly tripled the rate of egg laying but comes at a cost – it significantly reduces the life expectancy of these birds. The image highlights the controversial nature of this industrialized form of agriculture. It raises questions about animal welfare and ethical considerations surrounding intensive farming practices. The sight of these domesticated animals penned up in such conditions evokes feelings of sympathy for their plight. While battery farming may be economically advantageous for farmers seeking higher yields, it also shines a light on the moral dilemma faced by society regarding our treatment of animals in pursuit of profit. Tony Camacho's photograph serves as a powerful reminder that there is still much work to be done towards creating more humane alternatives within the agricultural industry.
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