BATTERY CHICKEN Meaning and
Definition
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A "battery chicken", also known as a "battery-farmed chicken" or "battery hen", refers to a chicken that is raised in intensive poultry farming systems known as battery cages. These cages, commonly found in industrialized egg production facilities, are small wire cages that confine multiple birds in a limited space. The term "battery" stems from the arrangement of these cages, usually stacked in rows, resembling cells in a battery.
This system is designed to maximize egg production efficiency, where chickens are densely packed to optimize space utilization. However, it leads to significant welfare concerns for the birds, who experience severe restriction of movement, limited or no access to open spaces, and lack of natural behaviors such as foraging or dust bathing. The environment of battery cages often lacks adequate ventilation and natural light, causing stress and potential health issues for the chickens. These conditions contribute to the contested ethical and animal welfare controversy surrounding this method of poultry farming.
While battery cages have been widely used in traditional egg production, several countries and regions have implemented or are moving towards banning or phasing out this practice due to concerns over animal welfare. Alternative systems, such as enriched colony cages, free-range systems, or organic farming, aim to provide chickens with increased space, natural behaviors, and overall better welfare.
Common Misspellings for BATTERY CHICKEN
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Etymology of BATTERY CHICKEN
The term "battery chicken" refers to a chicken that is intensively reared for egg production in battery cages. The etymology of the word can be traced back to the way these chickens are kept, which is often in small and crowded cages stacked in rows, resembling the arrangement of batteries stacked together.
The word "battery" in this context refers to a series of similar objects arranged closely together, deriving from the French word "batterie" meaning "set of things grouped together". Initially, the term "battery" was commonly used to describe a group of artillery guns placed close together for efficient firing. Over time, it expanded to refer to various other groupings, including the arrangement of cages for chicken farming.
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