Critter News

JULY 8, 2011

A press release I received from the Farm Sanctuary. Animal Welfare Groups Win Industry Backing for First-Ever Federal Regulation of Hen Welfare Groundswell of Public Support Results in Full Court Press for Nationwide Law Protecting Chickens to Replace State-by-State Initiatives WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

At first, I made a few record shots, digiscoping through the Swarovski 25-60×65 STX with a hand-held mobile phone, until the battery went flat. winter waterfowling at fish farms), but always preferred to leave it behind. It was at the same spot, but this time I have found a way to get much closer.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

They have great arch support and toe protection and are great for hiking. The hand warmers in my pocket not only were relief for my fingers but kept my batteries in my camera a little warmer too, extending their life. Hats are a must. A few years ago I planned a winter trip to Florida and a record cold snap and frost hit.

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Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

The column, which you can read here , is a call to arms to factory farmers to fight back against those individuals and organizations working to protect farm animals from the abuses inherent in factory farms. To learn more about Arizona's precedent-setting victory for farm animals, see here. 503 ) was approved in the U.S.

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Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

I shall endeavor to protect and take care of all living creatures. Layer hens spend their entire lives permanently confined in battery cages with 6-9 other hens and have only half a square foot of living space per bird. This precept is variably stated as follows: Avoid killing or harming any living being.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 20, 2007

12): While this is a step in the right direction toward reducing the animal abuse inherent in all factory farming (from the chicken’s point of view), it’s still a long way from what nature intended. Though chickens can live for 5 to 11 years, after two years, they are hauled away to slaughter just like battery-caged hens. 13, 2007

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