International Respect for Chickens Day

May 4, Sunday

International Respect for Chickens Day is celebrated annually on May 4th. This day aims to raise awareness about the conditions of chickens and chicks in industrial livestock farming and to highlight the need for humane treatment of these birds.

Who organizes the holiday?
This day was established by the organization United Poultry Concerns (UPC), which focuses on animal rights and education related to the welfare of birds.

Goals of the holiday
The holiday aims to:
- Raise awareness about the conditions in which chickens are kept on factory farms
- Encourage ethical and humane treatment of animals
- Promote a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle
- Recognize chickens as sensitive and social beings

How is this day celebrated?
Organizations and individual activists hold various events:
- Educational campaigns and lectures
- Distribution of information on social media
- Actions and flash mobs in defense of chickens
- Vegan cooking events
- Documentaries about the lives of farm animals

Why chickens?
Chickens often become the "invisible victims" of the food industry. Billions of these birds are kept in cramped cages and killed in slaughterhouses. This day serves as a reminder of the need for compassion and a change in how they are treated.

Connection with other initiatives
The holiday aligns with other animal protection days such as World Animal Day and Meatless Monday, supporting the global movement for animal rights.

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International Respect for Chickens Day in other years

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