New ‘Uncounted’ report explores chicken death rates on factory farms; 500 million die before slaughter

A new report titled 'Uncounted' delves into the high death rates of chickens on factory farms, revealing that a staggering 500 million birds perish before reaching the slaughterhouse each year. The report highlights the largely unacknowledged reality of the immense suffering and loss of life within the poultry industry, shedding light on the scale of mortality that goes undocumented and uncounted.

The findings of the report bring attention to the alarming conditions in which chickens are raised and the widespread prevalence of disease, injuries, and other factors leading to their premature deaths. By exposing the hidden toll of the industry, 'Uncounted' calls for greater transparency and accountability in the treatment of animals in factory farming operations, urging for reforms that prioritize animal welfare and address the root causes of the exceptionally high mortality rates observed on these facilities.