SALISBURY, Md. — Recognizing that consumers expect meaningful animal welfare standards for organic chickens, Perdue Farms has announced that it is supporting the National Organic Program's proposal to give broilers more room inside chicken houses, ensure sufficient pasture space with ready access to the outdoors and require husbandry practices that promote natural behaviors.
"Consumers view USDA Certified Organic as the gold standard in agricultural production, and that includes animal welfare," said Randy Day, chief operating officer of Perdue Farms. "As the leading producer of organic chicken, we fully endorsed the National Organic Program's desire to strengthen what it means. . .
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