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Areas of Routine Violations (cont'd)

On September 30, 2008, we recorded the live-suspension of turkeys at Granny's in Blumenort,
Manitoba. Many of the birds were trying to right themselves, flapping their wings and struggling in the
metal leg shackles. The majority of the birds were panting. Some hung lifelessly, their eyes closed.
They appeared already dead.

Footage available here: http://www.youtube.com/user/TwylaFrancois

Overcrowded turkeys on transport, unable to stand

Suspended turkeys Two of the many turkeys struggling to right themselves

All images taken at Granny's

Blumenort, Manitoba

September 30, 2008

Given the high percentage of leg deformities, crippling injuries from the rough and chaotic loading, the
unprotected transport to the plant (where some birds may have developed frost bite or heat
exhaustion), along with the selective breeding that has forced their bodies to develop massive breasts,
the stress that this upside-down hanging position places on the birds' legs and hips is enormous.