VOICED: Egg Hatchery killing practices revealed

VOICED: Egg Hatchery killing practices revealed

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Biology, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video reveals the harsh realities inside the world's largest egg hatchery in Iowa, where male chicks are deemed useless and are ground up alive. This standard practice in the egg industry is condemned by animal rights activists, who urge for consumer awareness. The company defends the method as a form of euthanasia, supported by experts, while investigating abuse allegations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fate of male chicks in the world's largest egg hatchery?

They are released into the wild.

They are ground up alive.

They are sold to other farms.

They are raised to become egg layers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many birds are disposed of daily in the factory?

150,000

100,000

200,000

50,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do animal rights activists want grocery outlets to do?

Increase the price of eggs.

Stop selling eggs altogether.

Support local farms instead.

Label cartons with warnings about male chicks.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the company's stance on the chick grinder practice?

They deny its existence.

They claim it is a humane method.

They plan to stop the practice immediately.

They blame the workers for the practice.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who supports the chick grinder method according to the company?

Local farmers

Animal rights activists

Veterinarians and scientists

Government officials