It envisages up to 750,000 chickens. An estimate for the annual water consumption is roughly equivalent to that of 25 Olympic-size swimming pools. The Balearic government's water resources department has yet to produce a report, but government reports so far, in addition to Sineu town hall's, have been unfavourable.
The report from the livestock service drew attention to a large number of "deficiencies" and the latest report, this one from the natural environment directorate, has highlighted issues such as the impact on local fauna, contamination, and transmission of diseases.
The land for this projected farm includes a protected area of holm oak. The environmental impact study states that part of the woods which would be used by the chickens has habitats for the likes of the red kite, the booted eagle, and falcons. It is close to two important breeding areas for diurnal bats.
The presence of such a high number of chickens could affect various populations, including that of the Mediterranean tortoise. Diseases could be transmitted to wild birds. Potential epidemic outbreaks raise environmental health and biosecurity concerns, while the accumulation of chicken droppings could contaminate soil and water.
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I once lived next to a Battery Chicken Farm in Holland. At feeding time there was a great noise occured. Plus a constant odour permeated around the area. If it is to be constructed, then it needs to be in an isolated situation, away from any housing.
And its a NO from me.