On September 26, 2013, Ongehoord published its investigation into broiler chickens. The investigation team visited two organic broiler farms: one in Lelystad and another in Dreumel. They also installed a hidden camera in Lelystad. The team looked into the living conditions in barns that the Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals (Dierenbescherming) praises with one "Beter Leven" star. In Hulten, Brabant, they visited the barn of Elly de Kort, a spokesperson for broiler farmers. Meanwhile, in Loppersum, East Groningen, they documented similar welfare issues. The undercover investigation also included Thymen van Voorthuizen's farm in Terschuur. Despite receiving two stars from the Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals (Dierenbescherming), the investigation team observed more shocking incidents there than in many conventional farms.

On the following pages, you will find the results of the investigation along with information about chickens. You'll also discover news articles and source material related to chickens and the poultry industry.