Both intensive and free-range farming have animal welfare concerns. In intensive systems, cannibalism, feather pecking and vent pecking can be common, with some farmers using beak trimming as a preventative measure. Diseases can also be common and spread rapidly through the flock. In extensive systems, the birds are exposed to adverse weather conditions and are vulnerable to predators and disease-carrying wild birds. Barn systems have been found to have the worst bird welfare. In Southeast Asia, a lack of disease control in free-range farming has been associated with outbreaks of avian influenza. COUNT 5
QSN1 What are some of the major concerns with intensive breeding programs? ANS1 cannibalism, feather pecking and vent pecking can be common QSN2 What harsh measures do farmers use to prevent the chickens from harming themselves or others? ANS2 some farmers using beak trimming as a preventative measure QSN3 What are some of the major concerns with extensive breeding programs such as free range ? ANS3 the birds are exposed to adverse weather conditions and are vulnerable to predators and disease-carrying wild birds. QSN4 How is the spread of the avian flu related to the conditions in which chickens are kept? ANS4 In Southeast Asia, a lack of disease control in free-range farming has been associated with outbreaks of avian influenza. QSN5 What is considered the most alarming setting for chickens to be raised in? ANS5 Barn systems have been found to have the worst bird welfare.