Vox, a pro-abortion website, expresses concern about embryos feeling pain, but only non-human embryos.

Media Site Vox is Concerned About Chick Embryos Feeling Pain

Why Chick Embryos Matter

Did you know that chick embryos could potentially feel pain as early as day seven of their 21-day incubation period? That’s what Vox reported this week. Even with the most advanced in-ovo sexing, male chick embryos could still be experiencing suffering. Vox argues that hatcheries should develop different techniques in handling eggs to spare chicks from pain.

This coverage is a stark contrast to Vox’s past coverage on the embryos of human beings. Recent articles on abortion are less concerned about the pain human embryos might experience. Titles of articles published in just the last month include: “In Nebraska, abortion rights are safe — for now,” “The astonishing radicalism of Florida’s new ban on abortion,” and “Republicans want to force doctors to mislead patients about reversing abortions.”

What Can Be Done?

The Vox piece argues for the use of technology to determine the sex of a chick as early in the incubation process as possible. This would allow male chick embryos to be spared the pain of being culled. It’s a small step, but it’s a start.

What’s Next?

The article comes just two weeks after the Supreme Court struck down restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. It’s clear that the conversation around embryos and their pain is far from over. But for now, let’s focus on the chicks and what we can do to spare them unnecessary suffering.

Take Action

• Support hatcheries that use humane techniques in handling eggs.
• Spread awareness about the issue of chick embryo pain.
• Advocate for the use of technology to determine the sex of chicks early in the incubation process.

Let’s work together to make a difference for these vulnerable creatures.