Farmed animals

On 1 January 2023, a ban on battery cages for egg-laying hens came into effect. But eggs from caged hens, colony eggs, are still being sold.

How do the SPCA Certified standards compare with the legal Minimum Standards for layer hens? This article provides a clear comparison.

SPCA Certified dairy cattle are raised in outdoor pasture systems and provided with shade and shelter to protect them from the elements.

SPCA Certified chickens are raised in either barn or free range systems. Free range chickens are housed in a shed with the opportunity to access an outdoor area during the day.

SPCA Certified beef cattle are raised in outdoor pasture systems and provided with shade and shelter to protect them from the elements.

SPCA Certified egg-laying hens are raised in either barn or free range systems. Free range chickens are housed in a shed with the opportunity to access an outdoor area during the day.

Comparing SPCA Certified meat chicken standards with the Code of Welfare for meat chickens.

Comparing SPCA Certified beef cattle standards with the Code of Welfare for beef cattle.

Adding appropriate environmental enrichment for layer hens and meat chickens can have a positive impact on their mental and physical well-being, resulting in a farming system that’s better for the bird, the farmer, and the consumer.

Fish are currently raised and killed in higher numbers than any other farmed animal, yet the welfare of fish remains a seldom discussed topic. We believe they deserve more welfare protection.