BEIRUT: Highlighting the importance of animal welfare is among the reasons behind the Beirut governor’s recent decision to forbid the sale of colored baby chicks within the city, Ziad Chebib said Friday.

Speaking of concerns over the coloring, sale and treatment of the baby chicks, Chebib told The Daily Star that banning sales can “help prevent these welfare concerns, prevent avoidable disease risks and help teach children the importance of animal welfare.” According to the governor’s official announcement, the decision was made as “an effort to protect children and animals alike.”

This comes as welcome news to Animals Lebanon Executive Director Jason Meir, long an advocate for ending the trade of colored chicks.

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