Battery Hens In Holland 1969

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Haren, Holland (Netherlands).

Long shot of the thousands of hens in the battery. Various shots showing how the special food is mixed and then carried on conveyor belt to the chicken. Close up shots of the hens eating and drinking as the food goes by. MS. Cages of hens. Various shots of the...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
91711
Sort Number:
UN 4488 E
Time in/Out:
01:01:26:00 / 01:02:52:00
Canister:
UN 4488 E
Film ID:
3327.02
Issue Date:
1969

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