Quash the Squash! 
I’m writing on behalf of the RSPCA, raising awareness of its urgent campaign to protect the welfare of UK meat chickens.
Right now, the government is considering new EU legislation that may increase the number of chickens allowed in rearing sheds. Even at current minimum standards, each bird is given less space than a sheet of A4. It’s hard to walk or even flap their wings. But this legislation would allow yet more birds to be squashed in, cutting that space by almost a quarter.
The RSPCA are asking people to petition Jim Fitzpatrick, Minister for Animal welfare, to make the right choice for UK chickens and quash the squash, by sending an email via the Quash the Squash website. Mr Fitzpatrick’s decision is imminent and we want 15,000 letters to be sent before he makes his decision.
The RSPCA have also created a short film called Irritating Chicken to highlight the plight of broiler (meat) chickens’ if EU legislation on living conditions is brought into force in the UK. The purpose of the stunt was to invade people’s personal space to make them feel what is like being squashed into a chicken shed.
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jo tonkinson (not verified)at 22:37 on September 7th, 2009
Chickens need a break - we should be eating less and caring more. Lets outlaw chicken farmers for not being compassionate about their stock, its a reflection on how we view each other and the world in general!
at 00:57 on September 8th, 2009
Hi Tina, thanks for the tip. I've put the direct link in there now. I didn't realise bit.ly was a tool used by spammers - very interesting. Is there anything else you suggest to improve my article?
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Beth