Farmed animals are some of the most under represented species but they have incredible personalities and stories to share. Learn more below about farmed animals, their personal lives, and the issues they face.
ANIMALS
Cows
Cows are farmed extensively for their meat, milk, and hides, and
frequently
endure cruelty and trauma within the industrial farming system. Cows deserve better. They are incredibly
sensitive beings, capable of feeling complex emotions and forming deep bonds.
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Pigs
Pigs experience some of the most horrific conditions of any farmed
animal
species in the meat industry. However, they are one of the smartest domestic animals, matching dogs in
their
cognitive abilities. Pigs can learn approximately 300 different commands, solve challenging problems,
and even
use deceptive tactics to trick other pigs!
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Chickens
Chickens are the most intensively farmed animal in the world, but they
are
also intelligent and complex. Each chicken has an individual personality, and they are capable of
forming
lasting bonds due to their ability to differentiate and remember faces. They are known to communicate
with each
other using at least 30 different vocalizations, each with a distinct meaning.
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Ducks & Geese
Ducks are farmed for their meat, eggs, and down, or are subject to the
horrific practices involved in the production of foie gras. However, ducks are inquisitive, highly
social
creatures capable of forming strong bonds and experiencing complex emotions; they feel grief at the loss
of a
flock mate, and loneliness when kept in isolation.
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Turkeys
Approximately 46 million turkeys are killed each year during the
holiday
season alone. Ninety-nine percent of these are raised in factory farms and subject to cruel treatment
and
horrific living conditions. But turkeys deserve better. They are smart, beautiful, affectionate, and
loyal. If
you take the time to get to know a turkey, you will discover an intelligent and social companion.
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Goats
Goats are farmed worldwide for their meat, milk, and fiber, but they
should
be valued for their intelligence and sweet personalities. Goats are one of the smartest domestic
animals,
similar to dogs in their cognitive capacities. They can solve puzzles, learn commands, and form strong
bonds
with other individuals. Anyone who shares their life with goats is sure to smile every day!
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Sheep
Sheep are farmed worldwide for their meat, milk, and fiber, but they
should
be appreciated for their sweet nature and calm demeanor. Sheep have long memories, can recognize
individuals,
and are able to differentiate emotions based on facial expressions.
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Horses
While horses are not commonly eaten in this country, they are
regularly
exploited for human gain. When horses are no longer “useful” to their owners, they are killed and their
by-products are sold for the production of cat and dog food, leather, glue, musical instruments,
cosmetics, and
more. However, horses are intelligent, sensitive creatures, sure to inspire awe in anyone who takes the
time to
get to know them.
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