Truth About Turkeys Campaign
Every year in Australia between 3 and 5 million turkeys are killed for meat, the majority of which is consumed at Christmas time (though they suffer all year long!). The issues facing intensively farmed turkeys are much the same as with broiler chickens; they are denied their natural instincts whilst confined in heavily crowded sheds, living on sawdust covered in ammonia from their faeces and urine. These birds are fed a special diet to stimulate abnormally large growth until their joints are no longer able to support the weight of their bodies. Turkeys are artificially inseminated by the factory workers, an invasive and degrading violation of their bodily integrity. At about 10-12 weeks, these infant birds are trucked off for slaughter. Incidentally, the turkey meat found in most supermarket freezers may be from birds killed 2-3 years ago - a chilling thought indeed.
For these reasons and more, we are urging people to adopt a cruelty-free Christmas lunch - for the turkeys. To do this, we need YOUR help! In the spirit of tradition, we are once again embarking on our Christmas flyer campaign informing the general public about the issues surrounding turkey farming in Australia. This year we are hitting up SIX different locations so pick the date(s) and place(s) that suits you best and join us to spread the word!
BROADWAY Thursday 5th December, 5-7pm Bay Street entrance of Broadway Shopping Centre
CITY Friday 6th December, 8-9am Wynyard Park, York Street, near train station entrance
CITY Friday 6th December, 12-2pm Martin Place, outside MLC Centre
CITY Friday 13th December, 8-9am Town Hall station Meet at 8am at Town Hall steps, see also outside QVB and Woolworths if after 8am.
NEWTOWN Friday 13th December, 5-7pm Newtown train station, King Street.
CITY Saturday 14th December, 12-2pm Pitt Street Mall, outside food court entrace (Market Street end)
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For more details email our Humane Education Officer, Phillip Hall: education@animal-lib.org.au
To find out more about the issues check out: www.aussieturkeys.com.au
If you're thinking of having your FIRST cruelty free xmas check out the Vegan Easy Challenge at: www.veganeasy.org.au
And try some great cruelty-free Christmas options at: www.crueltyfreeshop.com.au
Click here to read more about our campaign on Facebook
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