Posted April 3, 2012 by Whitney Calk
When I was growing up, I looked forward to Easter for a few reasons: It meant that I could expect a sweet basket of chocolates from the Easter Bunny, that I got an extra day off from school, and that I could dye Easter eggs with my family.
Dyeing eggs was a tradition in my house, and I never thought twice about it—that is, until I found out the truth about where Easter eggs come from.
I know you’re thinking, “DUH, Whitney! Eggs come from hens!” Trust me: There’s a bit more to it than that.
Did you know that 280 million chickens are used each year for their eggs? Here’s what they go through:
Dyeing eggs doesn’t seem so fun anymore, does it? And did I mention that, cruelty aside, eggs are nothing more than chicken periods?! Vomit.
Still want to have some eggcellent fun this Easter? Take the cruelty-free route and decorate papier mâché eggs or EggNots—dyeable, ceramic “eggs”—instead!
What are some of your favorite cruelty-free ways to celebrate Easter?
peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
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Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
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Well let's just say life ain't always beautiful but it's a beautiful ride. I love all my pets and would do anything for them. I have one dog, two cats, a ferret and my babygirl shaymin,(the cutest hedgehog alive) I'm into all different kinds of music. I'm a singer myself and love art.
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412 days ago
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http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/dogformulas/Vegetarian.html
theres a website for all you dog owners who want to feed their dog veg food! it still completes a balanced meal for them, but you can feel guilt free by having them be a vegetarian companion as well
414 days ago
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stay home and eat marshmellows!!
413 days ago
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dude, marshmallows are made with cruelty too unless you’re talking about eating vegan ones.
415 days ago
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I still do enjoy eggs.
The difference is, we get them from a local farm and know all the chickens by name :3