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Read the latest news about chickens
More chickens are bred and killed for their meat than any other species of land animals. The growth-oriented breeding has led to chickens growing so fast it hurts them. It doesn’t have to be this way. Project 1882 is working actively to ensure better conditions for chickens and to reduce the killing.
Politicians call for a phase-out of Frankenchickens in Sweden
Sick, injured, dying, and dead chickens was confronting the Swedish people as Project 1882's new footage from factory farms was brought to national television. After that, politicians are calling for a ban on Frankenchickens, and the Minister for Rural Affairs is called to the committee in Parliament.
New footage from inside the Swedish chicken industry: "Enough is enough"
Sick, injured, dying, and dead chickens. This is the reality confronting viewers as Project 1882's new footage from Swedish factory farms is brought to national attention.
EU unveils new food policy – a crucial turning point for animals
On 7 July, the European Commission presented two major initiatives: the new “Livestock Strategy” and the “Protein Action Plan”. Together, they set the direction for the future of Europe’s food system – with major implications for animals, the climate and how our food is produced. There is now an indicative timeline for phasing out of cages in the EU including an import ban on cage eggs.
Images reveal hidden reality of industrial chicken farming
Images from inside chicken factory farms are now being used to shed light on conditions that are rarely seen by the public. According to Project 1882, the material reflects a reality that contrasts sharply with how the industry presents itself.
This is what Project 1882 is doing for chickens
- Putting pressure on politicians and authorities to change laws that affect chickens in Sweden and at the EU level.
- Informing the public about the situation.
- Running the inspirational website Välj Vego (Choose Vego) to make it easier for more people to opt out of meat from chickens.
Read more about what we do for the chickens.
Support our work for chickens
Project 1882 works for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst. Thanks to your support, we can change the situation of chickens in factory farms.