Free-range chickens may have it better but what makes a hen's life

The welfare of Australia's nearly 22 million chickens has been under scrutiny recently. But not everyone agrees on what constitutes a good life for a hen. 
The welfare of Australia's nearly 22 million chickens has been under scrutiny recently. But not everyone agrees on what constitutes a good life for a hen. 

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Is free range chicken meat better? How are chickens treated?