Animals killed for meat are slaughtered at a very young age
| Animal | Natural lifespan | Age at which they are typically killed |
| Cattle | 25-30 years | 1-2 years |
| Sheep | 15 years | 3-10 months |
| Pigs | 15 years | 3-6 months |
| Chickens | 10 years | 6 weeks |
| Egg-laying hens | 10 years | 18 months |
| Turkeys | 10 years | 12-26 weeks |
| Rabbits | 6-8 years | 6-8 weeks |
Please note: Animals used for breeding are killed for cheap meat products at an older age, usually when they are past their breeding ‘prime’.
