Farmed Animals

Farmed Mink Welfare and Fur Trade

Mink are semi-aquatic predators that suffer severely in the small wire cages used on fur farms worldwide.

Key Facts

Around 40 million mink are killed for fur each year globally
Mink are solitary, semi-aquatic animals that naturally roam large territories
Wire cages on fur farms average only 0.25 square metres per animal
Mink in farms show high rates of stereotypies, self-injury, and fear responses
Many countries and regions have banned fur farming; others retain large industries

Welfare Considerations

Mink farming represents one of the most acute animal welfare concerns in commercial animal use. Mink are highly motivated to swim, hunt, and roam, and their confinement in tiny wire cages without water causes chronic frustration, psychological distress, and physical suffering across their entire lives.

What You Can Do

Avoid purchasing products made with real animal fur
Support brands and retailers that have adopted fur-free policies
Advocate for fur farming bans in your country
Support campaigns that document conditions on fur farms