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Does anyone know where there down comes from?????

Discussion in 'Random Ramblings' started by StevenW., Dec 4, 2010.

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  1. Dec 4, 2010 #1
    StevenW.

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    desertdarlene

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    I don't buy down, but I would hope they have an anesthetic or something. But, I don't think they do because the look on those geese's face were of fear and pain.
     
  5. Dec 4, 2010 #3
    StevenW.

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    Quote:I'm with you, I just want people to see where most places buy it from.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2010 #4
    redhen

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    Sick frickin monsters..
     
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    Imp

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    That was hard to watch. Poor geese!

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  11. Dec 4, 2010 #6
    StevenW.

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    Quote:I just got my geese back today and they were in poor shape..... [​IMG]
     
  13. Dec 4, 2010 #7
    StevenW.

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    Quote:I know it was for me too but I want people to know where most down comes from...
     
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    Didn't watch, but down does not come from live birds, as it is obvious from the comments was thought.
     
  17. Dec 4, 2010 #9
    redhen

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    Quote:Huh?? You need to watch the video..
    they were plucking LIVE geese... and one even got its skin ripped .. while alive.
     
  19. Dec 4, 2010 #10
    StevenW.

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    Quote:They use a process called Live Plucking which they use cause it makes them more money
     
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