Farmed animals

Battery cages became illegal at the end of 2022, but did you know, a third of layer hens in New Zealand continue to be housed in cages? Read on to find out more about colony cages...

How do the SPCA Certified standards compare with the legal Minimum Standards for layer hens? This article provides a clear comparison.

SPCA Certified dairy cattle are raised in outdoor pasture systems and provided with shade and shelter to protect them from the elements.

SPCA Certified chickens are raised in either barn or free range systems. Free range chickens are housed in a shed with the opportunity to access an outdoor area during the day.

SPCA Certified beef cattle are raised in outdoor pasture systems and provided with shade and shelter to protect them from the elements.

SPCA Certified egg-laying hens are raised in either barn or free range systems. Free range chickens are housed in a shed with the opportunity to access an outdoor area during the day.

Comparing SPCA Certified meat chicken standards with the Code of Welfare for meat chickens.

Many people who buy eggs labelled as free range, believe the hens laying these eggs enjoy a better standard of life. However, in some situations, these free range claims may be misleading...