Probably because animals don't work and pay taxes. It doesn't make sense to pay more money to have these animals live normal lives. The normal life for a cow is as meat. Where are all the wild cows? Our country is is serious debt. Why would we pay to have these animals live normal lives. I know it sucks for them, but they are seen as just a product. The companies just want the cheapest way to get meat processed and shipped.
sawleaf Reviewed by sawleaf on . The Chicken Killers!!! Man, that is the LAST time I ever do THAT job :( I had to drive a lorry to a chicken farm last night, and collect some chickens for slaughter. Geez, what an eye-opener. There were these sheds (about 20meters x 80meters), and the floors were covered with live chickens - like a carpet! There were 5 sheds. They are kept in these sheds from hatching to about 40days old. Their light is artificial and set to timers. In other words, the only true daylight that they see, is in the back of the Rating: 5