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make more egg laying hens?? Or create the chickens their own chicken preserve, island ,or something, Give them as pets to be hand raised, Sell them as reptile food, where they wouldn't die in vain. Sorry I know I'am not being sain, but da chickens
They are...
I emailed Ideal about whether they free range or not, plus another question (though the answer subtracted from their reply). This is the reply.
"Daniel
Our birds are housed which is a requirement by NPIP for our farm. We have all breeds minus the turkeys and game birds on our breeding...
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Interesting, nice info to know. I imagine it is a good sight indeed. Do you happen to know what route Ideal takes? I.E. Drop ship, breeders separated/free range? I believe Ideal has their own breeder birds.
God bless,
Daniel.
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Why because youve seen so many bad hatchery's? Ive been to 3 mass producers in my area. 2 free ranged birds the other was less than my standards but still not what i would consider cruel.
Bairlea, if they free range their birds might I ask how they keep the birds from interbreeding...