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I have seen a lot of chicken trucks from various companies transporting chickens in 98 degree heat, in the middle of the day. Can they not do this in the evenings? These animals are packed like sardines as it is, then put them in the heat. I wonder how many survive the trip. Is quality control effective?

Barbara Butler
Cleveland