Lidl’s welfare standards for the chickens in its supply chain are nothing short of monstrous. Find out more.
Lidl has come under scrutiny following revelations of horrifying animal cruelty within its supply chain. Eight investigations have uncovered a shocking pattern of abuse, pointing to widespread mistreatment of animals on farms associated with Lidl.
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Lidl's chicken welfare is monstrous. It has ignored calls to stop using fast-growing Frankenchickens, with suffering coded into their DNA. These chickens grow too big, too fast, and often cannot support their own weight. Left to sit in their own waste, their lives are full of suffering. Lidl’s refusal to move away from these cruel practices is disturbing.
But there is hope for chickens.
Together, we have the power to drive change. Shoppers can demand Lidl end this nightmare and stop selling Frankenchickens.
Investigations have shown chickens on farms supplying Lidl crammed into barns in their thousands. In the short time it takes them to grow to an unnatural size, they have barely any room to move. This is suffering on an industrial scale.
Today, we’ve launched a new campaign calling on Lidl’s partners to speak out against animal cruelty. Here’s why.
Shocking new investigation reveals the horrifying reality for chickens on factory farms.
Lidl seem to be having trouble telling the truth…so we’ve given them a helping hand.
Lidl’s claims are being challenged as we complain to the Advertising Standards Agency.
Lidl is exposed as a new UK undercover investigation is made public. Will you add your voice and fight for animals alongside us?
Factory farming conditions may be putting customer health at risk due to breeding ground for bacteria.
Frankenchickens are unnaturally large birds who have been bred to grow at an accelerated rate, with serious consequences for their welfare.
Undercover investigation reveals suffering of fast-growing ‘Frankenchickens’ at Lidl supplier
Broiler chickens are chickens raised for meat. On factory farms, they're usually slaughtered when they're just 5-6 weeks old.
What does better chicken welfare look like and why do we need the Better Chicken Commitment.
