What makes a chicken a Frankenchicken and how can you help?
Frankenchickens are unnaturally large birds who have been bred to grow at an accelerated rate, with serious consequences for their welfare.
Stop Co-op's Frankenchicken cruelty
Together, we can stop Co-op selling chickens who are bred to suffer.
Co-op members: vote now
Just a tiny percentage of the chickens sold at Co-op are raised to a higher welfare standard. The majority live short lives characterised by suffering. We call them Frankenchickens because they have suffering coded into their DNA. These birds explode in size so supermarkets can profit, but they are prone to painful health problems and often collapse under their own weight.
Until 12th May, eligible Co-op members can vote on a motion to end Co-op's cruel use of Frankenchickens.
Make a difference by voting now.
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This investigation by Open Cages reveals the horrendous conditions in which chickens have to survive on the supplier farms of Co-op, the “ethical retailer”.
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