‘Justice For Chickens’: Chris Packham Joins Protest Against UK ‘Frankenchickens’

Celebrities like Chris Packham are urging the UK government to crack down on fast-growing broiler chickens, nicknamed "Frankenchickens," which have been selectively bred to grow much faster than natural. The Humane League and Advocates For Animals are taking the government to court over these broilers, citing welfare issues such as musculoskeletal disorders and high mortality rates. Despite campaigners claiming that Frankenchickens are illegal under animal welfare regulations, they make up the majority of chickens raised for food in the UK.

Campaigners argue for more ethical alternatives to Frankenchickens, such as slower-growing breeds that are used in countries like the Netherlands. The Humane League is hoping for a positive outcome in the court case against the government, which they believe could mark the end of fast-growing chickens and lead to a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect. Chris Packham and other celebrities joined in protests outside the court, chanting "justice for chickens" and calling for an end to the use of these inhumanely bred birds.