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Laying henLaying Hen Abuse at Geijtenbeek in Terschuur
Organic laying hens often have a much higher mortality rate, the number of premature deaths, than free-range hens. Feather pecking is also more common because organic hens' beaks are not allowed to be trimmed. This pecking is, therefore, more harmful.
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The life of a laying hen
Where do organic, Rondeel, Beter Leven, and regular eggs come from? The Ongehoord research team visited the barns of the Netherlands' most famous egg farmers. They saw sick, paralyzed, bald, and especially many dead laying hens.
Read moreOrganic laying hens often have a much higher mortality rate, the number of premature deaths, than free-range hens. Feather pecking is also more common because organic hens' beaks are not allowed to be trimmed. This pecking is, therefore, more harmful.