Angry vegan claims school hatchings are irresponsible.

[Iluveggers]

Thanks guys. I know that was a lot to read through, but there are so many people who make assumptions about teachers and students. Appreciate the kind words!

 

[BelovedBirds]

So....what do you want?
Most schools/classes don't have a good plan for their chicks and have no idea what they're doing or proper care, she has a good point. But most schools figure it out quickly and find appropriate homes for the chicks.
However, getting kids to better understand the life/food cycle is important, maybe chicks aren't the best way to teach kids that since chickens (and every living thing) require commitment. Maybe guppies are a better choice.
In my experience, a large portion of vegans and animal rights people (not hating on them, both good things) at least 50% have no idea about animals or that wild, natural behavior in animals isn't Bambi, nature is cruel, violent and bloody.

You arent wrong. I dont think its wise for schools to engage in these kind of projects just because of how a lot of the animals inevitably end up. I've worked a bit with animals and I've worked a bit with kids, and although educating children is important, you have to be very careful when mixing the two.
I think you're spot on though, it would definitely be better to choose something else, like guppies, or a bioactive terrarium where life cycles can be seen clearly! As long as they're cared for well, there isn't a problem. The problem is that a lot of the time they arent cared for well enough, and I expect a lot of schools do these kind of projects during easter- the time when a huge amount of chicks and ducklings are bought on a whim
I'm vegan myself, and I can agree with you, probably half of vegans don't understand nature or modern animal husbandry.

 

[Silkie Princess]

Here.

 

[Brooks_]

Here.

What a highly educated font.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Moral of the story.
Who gives a sh!t what someone on FB says?
Not I barked the lazy dog
Not I purred the sleepy cat
Not I quacked the noisy yellow duck
And neither does The Moonshiner

 

[sourland]

Fake Book is just that.