Tips For An animal-friendly Easter
Some Easter traditions and treats may hide cruelty behind them
Whether you鈥檙e baking, decorating, or eating them, there is no denying that eggs are a huge part of the Easter season, growing in popularity and consumption every year. Everything revolves around colored eggs, chocolate eggs, or the symbol of the Easter bunny. Egg consumption rises sharply in the days around Easter due to many families believing they cannot do without colorful Easter eggs.
Worldwide, egg production continues to grow: Within 10 years, it has increased by nearly 25%.鈥疶he biggest egg producer by far is China with around one third of the world production, followed by the EU, USA, and India, and these 4 produce almost 60% of the world鈥檚 eggs. This means that the top 10 egg producers account for more than 3鈦4 of the world鈥檚 egg production.
How can I make Easter more animal-friendly?
Tips for less animal suffering in and around Easter
Dye your own "eggs"
Reduce, Refine, Replace
Animals are not presents
Caution with Easter bonfires
Keep chocolate away from pets
Source