OUR Story OUR Farms OUR Chicken OUR Standards OUR Kitchen GET The Facts PRODUCT LOCATOR CAREERS CONTACT US Humane Animal Welfare WE BELIEVE OUR CHICKENS DESERVE A GOOD LIFE. And we work hard to give it to them, from the second they hatch, to our Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)-endorsed Slow Induction Anesthesia. Bell & Evans’ humane animal welfare standards are an ever-evolving set of best practices in ethical treatment. We strive to be better today than we were yesterday, and keep the chickens’ well-being at the forefront of everything we do. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the Humane Society of the United States, and even Temple Grandin agree that Bell & Evans continually raises the benchmark for the entire poultry industry. “Bell & Evans shows that animal welfare and good business can go hand in hand. ...and by listening to consumers’ wishes, Bell & Evans has set a new standard for the chicken-supply industry.” – Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA As part of our commitment to humane treatment, we pioneered Slow Induction Anesthesia (SIA). Our chickens are rendered unconscious over the course of six to seven minutes, in the safety of the drawers they are transported in from the farm. They’re never suffocated, stunned or dumped onto belts. This eliminates chickens’ pain, stress, fear and suffering. “The {SIA process} will be a big step forward in chicken welfare.” – Temple Grandin Many producers hide behind third-party certifications. We support the Global Animal Partnership and adhere to Safe Quality Food Institute guidelines. But we choose to not participate in third party paid certifications, which aren’t inclusive of the chickens’ entire life cycle. The Bell & Evans Humane Animal Welfare Standard is the most comprehensive, fully integrated program in the industry today. We set the standards by going above and beyond what is required. Our first rule is to always push the bar higher when it comes to Humane Animal Welfare. awards & endorsements We practice what we preach. See who’s calling us “the best of the best.” VIEW AWARDS our farms The good life starts here. See the world’s first organic, animal welfare focused hatchery. TAKE A TOUR Bell&Evans 154 West Main Street Fredericksburg, PA 17026 717-865-6626 CONTACT US Privacy Policy Legal Disclaimer Sitemap Promotions FAQs Business Partners Careers Sign up for our Newsletter SUBSCRIBE View Newsletter Archive