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11. During transport, chickens are roughly stuffed into crates
and suffer broken legs and wings, lacerations, hemorrhage, dehydration, heat stroke, hypothermia, and heart failure; millions die before reaching the slaughterhouse. In the "kill cone” method, considered the most “humane” form of slaughter, fully conscious birds are stuffed down cones and have their necks slit while they thrash and cry
out. 12. At the slaughterhouse, most chickens bred for egg-laying
are still conscious when their throats are slit, and their hearts are still beating as the blood drains out of their mouths. Millions of chickens worldwide are still conscious when plunged into the scalding tank for feather removal.
They drown while being boiled alive. What Can You Do? There are delicious and “just like the real thing” plant-based alternatives for every egg dish, from scrambles and omelets to quiche and sunny side ups. It's also very easy to replace eggs in baking.
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF EATING EGGS ON HUMAN HEALTH? Eggs are a major source of cholesterol, and can lead to high blood cholesterol; this is a leading factor and a major factor in health risks. Alternatively, baking with applesauce, prune puree, or silken tofu—for some examples—provides the binding action of eggs without the negative health consequences. Some say that eggs provide a singular source of protein, however, we know that a variety of legumes, vegetables, and grains also provide protein, with none of the cholesterol or violence to chickens. The Dalai Lama Condemns Cage Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens. His holiness Dalai Lama says, “The abuse we inflict on hens has always been particularly disturbing to me and I have always been particularly concerned toward how these animals are
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