How do chickens get from the farm to the slaughterhouse? – Josh B, MB

Chickens are transported to processing plants in trucks specially designed for shipping poultry. First, catching crews gather the birds from the barn and place them into crates for transport. Specific codes of practice dictate the rules and methods used for gathering, crating and transporting chickens. For more information on the care and handling of farm animals, view the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Codes Of Practice available here (poultry is section 8.7), or visit chickenfarmers.ca.