Turkey- free Thanksgiving Pledge
46 million turkeys are slaughtered every year for thanksgiving*. This year, choose compassion.
Make the pledge to go Turkey-free this year! Enjoy a more compassionate dinner and help to save the lives of nearly 46 million turkeys slaughtered every year for Thanksgiving.
Learn more by checking out our Thanksgiving Guide!
Turkeys have feelings:
- Turkeys are social animals that form strong bonds with their flock members. They communicate through various vocalizations and body language, demonstrating their complex social lives. Studying their communication behaviors helps us gain insights into their intelligence and social structures.
- Female turkeys, called hens, are attentive and caring mothers. They diligently protect and nurture their chicks, teaching them essential survival skills.
- Turkeys in factory farms are often confined in overcrowded, stressful conditions. Crowded spaces lead to aggression and stress-related behaviors.
- Turkeys in factory farms may undergo painful procedures such as debeaking (removal of part of the beak) without anesthesia to prevent pecking injuries in overcrowded conditions.
- Factory-farmed turkeys are susceptible to various health issues due to overcrowding and unsanitary conditions. These health problems often require antibiotic use, raising concerns about antibiotic resistance.
- Turkeys in industrial farms are often unable to express their natural behaviors such as foraging, dust bathing, and roosting. These limitations lead to frustration and decreased well-being.
- Factory-farmed turkeys are selectively bred for rapid growth, resulting in a shortened lifespan. Their bodies grow faster than their organs, leading to health problems and a reduced quality of life.
By raising awareness about these factory farming practices and advocating for ethical and humane treatment, we can work towards creating a more compassionate and sustainable food system. Supporting alternatives such as plant-based diets and ethically sourced animal products encourages the industry to prioritize animal welfare, leading to positive changes for turkeys and other farm animals.
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Photo of turkeys by Mark Stebnicki: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-a-chicken-27083562/