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Chicken coops are not so bad

June 17, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Saying that chicken coops are not so bad seems like a stupid thing to say, especially if you are concerned about animal rights. But in the right context it will make sense. The context you have to see it in is in terms of Battery Hens & Broiler Chickens.
Battery hens are kept in extremely small cages. They have absolutely no room to move and are stuck in one position forever. They are not allowed to go outside and they get no fresh air or sunlight. A chicken’s natural instinct is to scratch around the ground and peck at it looking for food. When they are denied this freedom, they go crazy and try to peck at their own bodies. To avoid this issue, their beaks are cut off. This is obviously a very painful process.
Broiler chickens are bred to be hungry. This means that they will eat all the time. It is because of this fact that they become nice and plump. In fact, they become extremely obese. Therefore, their bodies are unable to support the ever increasing weight and as a result, suffer deformity. Most of these chickens end up with deformed legs. Although their life span is only six weeks, they endure a lot of suffering during this period.
The entire nation turning vegan is not going to happen overnight. Therefore, the supply of meat and eggs will continue. What can change is how this supply is maintained. Having a chicken coop is far more humane when compared to the fates suffered by battery hens and broiler chickens. It is for this reason alone, that it can be said that chicken coops are not so bad.
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Travelling with Your Pet

June 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

When going on a vacation, having to leave your pet behind can be difficult as well as rather worrying. If you could take your pet along with you, then, your trip will be much more enjoyable. When planning out such a trip, you need to take your pet’s needs into consideration long before the date of travel. Here are a few tips to consider:

1. Check with your vet if your pet can travel. Ask him about any complications with certain modes of travel, etc.

2. You would also need to check with your veterinarian regarding vaccinations necessary before travelling and obtaining a health certificate which confirms that your pet is fit to travel.

3. It is important that you are able to identify your pet. Along with an ID tag, include a rabies tag as well. Ensure that the ID tag has all your contact information. Sometimes, tags have a tendency to fall off – therefore you might want to consider getting a microchip embedded into your pet’s skin. Check with your vet first!

4. The carrier your pet will be travelling in must be spacious enough to allow him to move around. It should also be well ventilated, and easy to handle. Ensure that the carrier is labelled with your pet’s name and your contact details.

5. When packing for the trip, pack things like bowls for eating and drinking, a pooper scooper, a first aid kit for your pet and other kinds of food he likes to eat.

6. If travelling on the road, ensure that your pet is supervised at all times.

7. If travelling by air, speak to someone at the ticketing office and get a clear understanding of the airline’s rules regarding pets.

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