magamamma Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 What a "Ooops, word censored!"le cause. I am completely happy with they're quest to ban battery hens. I cant think of three more influencial people to do this. Although... i did just read that hugh is planning to create his own battery farm!!! I was gobsmacked that he thought this was a good idea. I fully understand that the battery farmers are never going to support this but they need to be realistic that people are starting to care about the food they buy a lot more and this is going to spiral out of their control. I cant see why making a few more hens suffer for scaring the nation into buying free range or even organic poultry and eggs is a good idea. Why dont we feed up some kids on tv and make them seriously obese to scare the neglectful mothers whoo fill thier kids with junk to show them how bad it is... or gas a few more innocent people to show how horrific the second world war was. An eye for an eye turns the whole world blind. It's a bad example and its hypocritical what do you think??? maggie in l'head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Hugh is going to be setting up a boiler unit actually. There are a lot of people out there who will be buying broiler chicken meat and unaware of how it was 'grown'. It's uncomfortable viewing ( we watch or we don't) but I do agree that this is a effective way to help the consumer to make an informed choice. If you know about broiler chicken growth and production and you understand the process of producing a battery egg,we can all make that informed choice. We assume that if the facts are out there the majority will choose the welfare of the animal or bird and the quality, over cheap meat and eggs. Also this is a perfect way to educate the consumer who isn't buying cheap food but buys a ready meal or a jar of mayo at premium price but is still supporting these methods of production. Just my view but it's fantastic it's already getting a debate going. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I am with Buffie on this one. People are so blinkered as to where their food comes from & how it was raised,that the broiler unit idea is,in my opinion, inspired. When people acutally see for themselves how these places work,they will be able to make a more informed choice. I don't think many broiler units would allow filming,so this is the only way it could be shown first hand. Hugh will do am amazing job in setting this up & showing the horrific effects these poor animals suffer in being raised this way, & I am certain that some peoples eating habits will change because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I reckon that they ought to have pictures of broiler units above the ready meals and battery farmed chicken shelves in the shops.... might make the 'thicker end of the wedge' (to quote Mrs B) think about it before they buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magamamma Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I do understand that it will be shocking and a wake up call for the public but its a seriously in humane way of doing this. Pics and videos that i have seen on the web are shocking enough. My we are a nation of sick individuals that we have to see the blood and guts before we'll be swayed. I hope it works and i will watch and i support this move but i cant say i think i would want a broiler house on my conscience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I don't think that idea would ever take off, it would reduce sales for the supermarket and that is not what the supermarkets would want. Despite there being warnings on cigarettes "Ooops, word censored!"ody takes any notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlees Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Where can I buy "spent hens" you showed on one of your shows, let me know soon please as I'm here from Canada on a short visit. Find me a farmer close to west London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
