ChickenOut

Can’t stand this burning dirt

Today I am finding my heavy weight is making it difficult to walk. I keep losing my balance. There is dirty litter all around me where the shavings used to be and the waste in the dirty litter is burning my legs. When I try to get up out of this position, I topple over.

FACT CHECK:
Selection for fast growth results in various painful conditions such as lameness (it is estimated that at least 25% of chickens are moderately or severely lame). As lame birds are less active, they spend more time with their shanks or breast in contact with the wet litter which can cause sores or “ammonia burns” on their skin, also known as breast blisters, hock burns and food pad dermatitis.

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