Broiler chickens are the most numerous farmed animals. Understanding the key welfare challenges and available solutions helps identify highest-impact advocacy priorities.
Broiler chicken welfare represents one of the largest-scale animal welfare problems in existence. The sheer numbers involved mean that small per-animal welfare improvements translate into enormous reductions in total suffering. The good news is that the solutions are known: slower-growing breeds, better stocking densities, enrichment provision, and improved slaughter methods all have strong evidence bases. Consumer and corporate pressure is driving meaningful change through commitments like the Better Chicken Commitment, but implementation timelines need acceleration.