WestVirginiaRebel Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Breitbart: Brussels issued an ultimatum to 13 European nations Thursday to improve conditions for tens of millions of laying-hens held in tiny cramped cages -- or face legal action in two months. One out of seven laying-hens in Europe -- or 47 million of 330 million-- are cooped up in cages no bigger than a standard piece of typing paper. Under a 1999 law that came into force January 1 and ignored by half the members of the 27-country bloc, egg-laying hens must be kept in so-called "enriched cages", with "extra space to nest, scratch and roost." The legislation states hens be given at least 750 square centimetres of space -- which is only a little larger than a piece of A4 paper -- as well as a nest-box, litter, perches and claw-shorteners "to satisfy their biological and behavioural needs." "Full compliance with the requirements of the directive by member states is essential," a European Commission statement said. Countries had 12 years to comply. ________ The nannystating chickens come home to roost, literally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 @WestVirginialRebel I am of the opinion that the suffering many animals endure at man's hands is indescribable and unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 @WestVirginiaRebel Glad to see they have their priorities straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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