Pierce Chicken Inc Information

Pierce Chicken has implemented live production practices that avoid unnecessary suffering, prevent destructive behavior, prevent disease, and provide proper nutrition for poultry while promoting good animal health. Pierce Chicken has developed specific programs in cooperation with our customers, which promote generally accepted standards for the welfare and humane treatment of the animals in our charge. These programs include both internal and external audit procedures. Pierce Chicken also supports and has implemented the guidelines for animal welfare issued by the National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation with the intent to promote the humane treatment and well-being of poultry through the production process. Pierce Chicken has a documented training program for all Partners involved in handling live animals. All Partners involved in handling live birds receive training in the areas that are appropriate for them in order that they can perform their jobs in accordance with best practices. Employees or growers who violate the Pierce Chicken animal welfare policy and associated procedures will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or termination of their grower contract.