Denmark seeks EU ban on 'turbo chickens'
The gist
Danish animal welfare minister Christian Rabjerg Madsen wants a national and EU-wide ban on fast-growing 'turbo chickens'.
The Ross 308 breed reaches 2kg in 33 days, and the push follows hidden-camera footage at a major producer.
How it unfolded
- 2025A report by the Danish Veterinary and Food Authority found that using slower-growing chickens was linked to better animal welfare.
- Oct 27, 2026Denmark's TV2 aired hidden-camera footage from one of Denmark's largest chicken producers showing chickens had only three hours of darkness per day, whereas regulations require at least six.
- Oct 28, 2026Denmark's animal welfare minister said he wants to introduce a ban on farming fast-growing 'turbo chickens,' first nationally but ultimately across Europe.