Thousands of birds killed in machines

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Hi,

 

Saw info on this in a magazine I picked up at lunch.

Then went looking on the web to verify. There are

some humans in the world that I just do not understand.

 

<http://www.upc-online.org/battery_hens/022303woodchipper.htm>

" Workers at poultry ranches in Valley Center and Potrero have

been throwing thousands of live chickens into wood chippers

to thin their flocks, animal control officers discovered this week.

 

Neither of the farms, owned by Ward Egg Ranch, had been infected

with exotic Newcastle, a deadly avian virus that has struck 16

Southern California poultry ranches. Workers told authorities

they were destroying old, unproductive hens and were following

the advice of veterinarians affiliated with the U.S. Department of

Agriculture.

 

..... "

 

<http://www.valleycenter.com/frontpage/03-05-03.htm>

" Chickens are being chipped illegally in VC, after all "

Article is a bit over half way down the page.

 

<http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20030329-9999_7m29newc.html>

 

However the article on this URL indicates Newcastle disease

was found. Still, throwing live chickens into wood chippers

seems rather questionable, to say the least.

 

Gary