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Battery cages are where you keep chickens in for meat
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Why are battery chickens called battery chickens?
They are called battery chickens because they have been reared and kept in cages - normally a battery farm will consist of row after row of small cages which hardly give the hens room to move but do leave them enough room to eat and lay eggs.Why is it called a battery? Well, a 'battery of something' can be used as a way to describe a large number of that something all in one place.. . as in artillery battery, an organized group of artillery pieces, or in chess, where a battery is a tactic consisting of placing two or more pieces on the same rank, file, or diagonal.In the case of battery hens, they've been kept in one of a battery of cages.
What is the difference of a battery and a lemon battery?
lemon battery is a battery which is comnpatible for the lemon laptop.
What is DC battery?
All battery is DC battery. DC is meaning Direct Current. Battery voltage is steady, not change, except reduce when battery go flat.
Does an air conditioner use chemical energy?
yes it does if it has a battery the battery is chemical energy cause the battery has chemicals inside the battery
What is the word equation for a battery?
The main chemical in a battery + an explosion = a chemical reaction to a battery
How big are the Battery Farming cages?
battery farm are small cages. especialy, battery cages for chickens are to small
Who invented battery cages?
The cruel and selfish Samuel Duff!
What is the size of the cages that the battery hens live in?
5 sq. ft.
Is keeping chickens in battery cages against the law?
Yes chickens get a shock.
Why are battery chickens called battery chickens?
They are called battery chickens because they have been reared and kept in cages - normally a battery farm will consist of row after row of small cages which hardly give the hens room to move but do leave them enough room to eat and lay eggs.Why is it called a battery? Well, a 'battery of something' can be used as a way to describe a large number of that something all in one place.. . as in artillery battery, an organized group of artillery pieces, or in chess, where a battery is a tactic consisting of placing two or more pieces on the same rank, file, or diagonal.In the case of battery hens, they've been kept in one of a battery of cages.
Do battery farmed pigs get their cages cleaned out?
Yes, on most farms the pigs are kept clean and sanitary.
How did battery hens get their name?
The hens in many egg producing factories are kept in tiny cages, just a bit bigger than a car battery, thus the name.
How many battery chicken gets urine rash?
No statistics have been kept on the number of battery chickens that get urine rash, but it seems like few of them would, as the cages have openings that allow urine to drain freely.
What are battery eggs?
Eggs from battery hens, i.e. hens that are kept in cages (known as batteries) where several hens live together in one cage. These hens cannot roam freely as free-range hens can.
What are the best brands of bird cages?
There are many great brands of bird cages out there. Some of the best are Avian Adventures Cages , A & E Cages, Prevue Hendryx, and Nuage Cages.
Are organic eggs always cage free?
Yes they are in most cases, if the chickens have been bred in cages it should say battery hens on the box!! :)
Are the battery farm chickens hurt?
They are kept in tiny cages all stacvked up in a big barn. They have a food/water tray in front of them and a tub behind them to collect eggs. They can not move around at all and often their cages aren't cleaned, so no they are not injured, just mistreated.
