A google search shows that this may not be new news, but I've just seen the advert and it has absolutely outraged me! I immediately got my letter writing head on, but am not sure whether it's even worth it
The advert is co-op advertising their Christmas turkeys, saying that they are endorsed by the RSPCA. I just read about it here and here.
I am so annoyed - how can a charity that are supposed to PROTECT animals against cruelty be saying that rearing and killing all these birds for meat is OK? I know their point is about welfare standards, but really, are ANY standards OK? They'd be protecting them from cruelty by not encouraging people to buy them
The welfare standards don't even look all that great anyway...twice as much room for the turkeys - I'm sure that won't make any difference....straw bales and perches to promote activity and leg strength - the weight of their bodies will still cripple the bones anyway....
UGH! I am so angry! Does anyone think it's worth writing to the RSPCA about this? Or does anyone know of a petition already set up about it?
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