McDonald Franchisee Changing To Cage Free Eggs

Cage Free Eggs by 2025

“Cage free Eggs” is an initiative begun by Arcos Dorados. In general, Arcos Dorados is the world’s biggest and most profitable McDonald franchisee. In fact, it is the largest fast food restaurant chain in Latin America. Arcos Dorados believes that millions of animals are ill-treated in this modern era. And, to put an end to this – various measures should be taken. This is why the franchisee is planning to create cage free eggs by the end of 2025. The concept of cage free eggs would ensure the welfare and hearty nature of several million animals.

The idea to have cage free eggs was made in conjunction with the “Humane Society International”. The Humane Society International revolves around an important animal protection concept that frees those cages. Burger King announced a similar move few months back.

What Are Battery Cages?

Strategically, 5 billion chickens are raised in cages across the world. They spend a greater part of their life in cages. The chickens are kept in small wired enclosures that are also known as battery cages. Peter Singer, a professor at Princeton University revealed that battery cages are overcrowded and confined to very small spaces. This makes the life of chickens miserable. The conditions in which Arcos Dorados operates at these times are extremely bad. After all, it is meant to supply chicken to nearly 2100 restaurants.

Chickens in cages are deprived, these birds don’t receive light or adequate amount of food. This induces lots of stress and the birds start to grow weirdly with body defects. They shed and re-grow feathers periodically. In some cases, the chickens stop laying eggs. This symbolizes their unhealthy lifestyle. If chickens are to produce healthy and better quality eggs – they should be kept in composed and clean environments. And, going cage free is a great way to begin this initiative.

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