106. This is the removal of a specific toe at the first knuckle and is quite distinct from declawing of males to protect female birds. It is practised on a limited number of pedigree birds solely for identification (i.e. management) purposes and FAWC is totally opposed to this unnecessary mutilation. Companies must urgently find alternative methods of identification that do not adversely affect the chicks' welfare.
Recommendation
107. Toe removal for purposes of identification must be discontinued within one year.