On October 6, 2008, fully loaded and completely exposed Granny's
turkey trailers were recorded traveling in excess of 100 km/hr on the
north perimeter of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The trailers were followed to
Granny's slaughterhouse in Bluemenort, Manitoba, for approximately 45
minutes. The trailers had not been tarped. The weather was inclement
with cool temperatures (10°C/50°F), strong winds and hard rain. The 4-
corner rule was not followed (whereby the outside corners of the trailer
are left unloaded as these birds are the most exposed and affected by
inclement weather). The birds' feathers flapped heavily in the wet, wind
and cold.
to the slaughterhouse on this day. None was tarped or
provided any protection from the inclement weather.
was spotted on the north perimeter outside Winnipeg
en route to Blumenort. The temperature on this day
was 7°C/45°F. Footage was taken showing the
condition of the turkeys onboard the trailers. Most
were in poor condition, missing large patches of
feathers. Others had bloody rears and tails and some
birds were caked in feces.