Executive Summary

A large majority of respondents—between 85 % and 94 %—view current industrial chicken farming as already involving serious animal‑rights abuses such as beak trimming, and they back significantly stronger legal protections for factory‑farmed poultry. [1]

• 85‑94% perceive existing practices as serious animal‑rights abuses. [1]
• 85‑94% support granting factory‑farmed animals substantially stronger protections. [1]
• Respondents call for policies that ban beak burning and set stricter welfare standards for industrial poultry. [1]

What People Believe

Perception of existing animal abuses in chicken farming

Respondents view chicken farming as already containing serious animal rights abuses, such as beak trimming, and express concern over current industrial practices that cause suffering. [1] Agreement level was between 85% and 94%. [1]

Support for stronger protections for factory‑farmed animals

Respondents advocate giving factory‑farmed animals significantly stronger protections against abuse, calling for policy or regulatory changes to improve animal welfare in industrial settings. [1] Agreement level was between 85% and 94%. [1]

Suggested Policies and Actions

Implement stronger animal welfare protections for factory‑farmed poultry

Legislators and regulatory agencies should enact legislation or regulations that prohibit beak burning and set stricter standards to prevent abuse of chickens in industrial settings. [1] This is grounded in respondents’ view that chicken farming already involves serious animal rights abuses, such as the practice of beak trimming. [1] A large majority (85‑94%) also support giving factory‑farmed animals significantly stronger protections against abuse. [1]