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I've been mostly vegetarian for quite a while now, with my main concern being the welfare of the animals. I don't eat red meat (but that's cos I don't like it, never have) but others in my family do so I only buy meat from a reputable butcher who sources his meat from farms that treats their animals (and the land for that matter) with respect.
In fact, the main reason I got chooks in the first place was so that I could be sure the eggs I ate were from happy chickens. If you're eating quiche then you'll use your own eggs
- the two cruelest practices I see in our market are battery chickens/ eggs and also battery pork. Most commercial pork comes from pigs that are kept in cages, with their young trying to suckle through bars. It's awful and I can't bear the thought of my money supporting such horrendous practices.
From some reading I've done about chickens I'm also skeptical about 'free range' labels and even some 'organic' brands can be a little dodgy - I once accidentally bought organic eggs and upon closer inspection discovered they were cage hens fed organic feed! I could go on for ages and I do love a captive audience when it comes to these things... so... feel free to ask as many questions as you like and I'll try to answer as best I can. I'm also very sporty so have dietary concerns regarding protein and I can bang on about that for a while too. I have to run and get Coco back to the vet for her barium series today (we might FINALLY find out what's wrong with her) but I'll be back online later.
CYA and wish us luck!!
COOOOL Chickenmumma.....I've been veg for 12months now. Yes, I also dont want to support factory farm-type meat industries. I know for a fact that animals feel fear & know they are going to die while waiting in an abbatior yard. On a 4 corners report on the cruel practices over in Malysia cows are waiting while watching others being horribly hacked & slaughtered. The last cow waiting was visibly shaking in fear. I will NEVER forget the look on that poor animals face & body as she knew she was next...
Have you ever watched a dvd called "Earthlings?" its about the meat, fur, clothing, medicine etc industry that all animals are a part of. It makes u look at our animal brothers as partners on this planet to be shared, not be exploited by humans. Beautifully narrated, beautiful music & horrendous images. I particularly hate the chinese fur farms. One of them skins dogs while they are still alive. If you must watch (online footage via Youtube) turn off the sound as you will be perminantly damaged by its horror. The dvd is available on line for $20 at earthlings.com.
I could go on but I see that you are of the same mind...... Im with a few animal rights organizations...& do what i can to help ie: signing petitions.
I must say with the animals in such stress re pork industry with their ulcers, tumors etc....one would wonder how safe the meat is to eat?? Theres also "battery" milk farms where cows are not let outside just tied up inside & cant move. With ulcers & mastitis...that goes untreated. No care. No treatment. No vets. Maximum profit for little outlay in ALL animal-based industries. I for one dont want to ignore it. Sorry ... I will stop now...LOL
Good luck with Coco......keep us updated. *hugs to her*
I've been mostly vegetarian for quite a while now, with my main concern being the welfare of the animals. I don't eat red meat (but that's cos I don't like it, never have) but others in my family do so I only buy meat from a reputable butcher who sources his meat from farms that treats their animals (and the land for that matter) with respect.
In fact, the main reason I got chooks in the first place was so that I could be sure the eggs I ate were from happy chickens. If you're eating quiche then you'll use your own eggs
CYA and wish us luck!!
COOOOL Chickenmumma.....I've been veg for 12months now. Yes, I also dont want to support factory farm-type meat industries. I know for a fact that animals feel fear & know they are going to die while waiting in an abbatior yard. On a 4 corners report on the cruel practices over in Malysia cows are waiting while watching others being horribly hacked & slaughtered. The last cow waiting was visibly shaking in fear. I will NEVER forget the look on that poor animals face & body as she knew she was next...
I could go on but I see that you are of the same mind...... Im with a few animal rights organizations...& do what i can to help ie: signing petitions.
I must say with the animals in such stress re pork industry with their ulcers, tumors etc....one would wonder how safe the meat is to eat?? Theres also "battery" milk farms where cows are not let outside just tied up inside & cant move. With ulcers & mastitis...that goes untreated. No care. No treatment. No vets. Maximum profit for little outlay in ALL animal-based industries. I for one dont want to ignore it. Sorry ... I will stop now...LOL
Good luck with Coco......keep us updated. *hugs to her*
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