New player in the old hen business: old laying hens will soon be slaughtered under CO₂ stunning
A new player in Bavaria's poultry market is set to begin slaughtering old hens under CO₂ stunning, amidst a shortage of local slaughtering capacity following the closure of the major Buckl slaughterhouse.
Animal Protection in Bavaria: First Time with CO₂ Stunning: New Slaughterhouse for Old Laying Hens Planned
The closure of the major Buckl slaughterhouse has led to a need for a new facility in Bavaria to process old laying hens due to capacity shortages, raising animal welfare concerns.
Bird flu detected in a larger flock in Zealand
115,000 laying hens are set to be culled in Zealand, Denmark, after bird flu was found in the flock.
The largest egg producers promise to switch to cage-free production methods by 2035
Estonia's major egg producers commit to transitioning to cage-free systems for egg-laying hens by 2035.
In chicken happiness: A second life for Rupfi
An animal rescue organization gives a new home to laying hens that are no longer productive enough to be kept by farmers.