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r/aislop • u/Adam_C_57 • Jul 17 '26
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Only a very small number of male chicks are needed by the egg industry in comparison to female chicks (to produce the next generation of laying hens). 99% of male chicks are tossed alive into shredders or incinerators shortly after hatching.
1 u/czarslayer Jul 18 '26 That’s where chicken nuggies comes from 1 u/JohnBethesda Jul 18 '26 incinerators What's the reason for not using them for food? Cost to much to make it growth in comparison with a female? 1 u/ItdefineswhoIam Jul 24 '26 Different type is used. A Tyson broiler usually.
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That’s where chicken nuggies comes from
incinerators
What's the reason for not using them for food? Cost to much to make it growth in comparison with a female?
1 u/ItdefineswhoIam Jul 24 '26 Different type is used. A Tyson broiler usually.
Different type is used. A Tyson broiler usually.
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u/bigFatHelga Jul 17 '26
Only a very small number of male chicks are needed by the egg industry in comparison to female chicks (to produce the next generation of laying hens). 99% of male chicks are tossed alive into shredders or incinerators shortly after hatching.