I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love animals. It seems as if they have the ability to make our lives special and they can put a smile on our face and warm our heart without even trying. More than likely, you have special animals in your life, whether they be dogs, cats or any other creature. Stop for a moment, however, and think about chickens. You may never have thought about having a chicken as part of the family before but, honestly, they are some of the best animals out there.
On May 4, people from around the world who love chickens are going to come together and celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day. This celebration is to show the world exactly how much chickens can mean for us. Personally speaking, I have had chickens in my life and they are not only intelligent, but they are also personable and very loving as well.
Of course, International Respect for Chickens Day is not only to show our love for the animals, but it is also to bring some attention to the problems they experience. Unfortunately, many of them are living in dangerous farming situations and are being treated very poorly. A nonprofit group, United Poultry Concerns, set up this day to raise awareness of the way poultry are treated in society.
United Poultry Concerns would like you to take actions for chickens on that special day. Perhaps you can hold a celebration in your classroom or at your office, write letters to the editor or perhaps go vegan for a day. You might even just want to stop and talk to others about how chickens are used and treated on those farms.
Events will be taking place by activists across the country. They include leafleting at Whole Foods Market as well as a protest. Leafleting will also take place at the White House on May 7.
According to Karen Davis, president of United Poultry Concerns:
“Happy chickens are cheerful birds. Chickens love the earth and sun, yet millions are sitting in filthy dark buildings on crippled legs breathing polluted air, as described in my book Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned Eggs.”
