So, not that different than 100 years ago. Unless you count "seeing blue sky for a few minutes before death" as being better. The last time farm animals had ma

So, not that different than 100 years ago. Unless you count "seeing blue sky for a few minutes before death" as being better. The last time farm animals had marginally better conditions was probably the Middle Ages, and even then I wouldn't be so sure. Especially not around bigger cities.