That isn't necessarily the case. Over a year ago, we started trapping. In a couple months' period, we trapped and dispatched 5 coon and 2 possum. Not one since, and I live deep in the woods, in the mountains of Western NC. Traps are set weekly. Bait is left alone. All I know, is that trapping...
And how about the chickens capacity for suffering and enjoyment? Mine, are easily recognized as much happier if they are allowed to free range and not be locked up in a cage all day. While keeping them locked up might not be suffering, it certainly lessens their ability to enjoy life. We keep...