Turkey Firm Accused of Welfare Violations in Shock Bird Supply Scandal
A Farm Under Scrutiny A turkey farm that supplies birds to Harrods has been accused of violating animal welfare standards after secret footage was captured by activists. The incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for action from various stakeholders. Hockenhull Turkeys in Lincolnshire has been suspended from a food standards assurance scheme following the recording. The footage, obtained by the Green Britain Foundation, revealed disturbing practices such as staff members throwing the birds and one worker being caught on camera urinating in a pen with the turkeys. These actions have raised serious questions about the treatment of animals at the facility. The firm supplies turkeys to high-end stores and butchers, particularly during the Christmas period. The Spilsby facility rears the birds before moving them on to other farms, including one which supplies Harrods - where they are then sold for up to £170. The footage also showed workers not following biosecurity rules, su...