You are right Lildinkem, it just seems that sparing them from a frightening demise is the humane thing to do. But, I guess even under the circumstance that they are in, it still wouldn't be right. I have rescued animals all my life, will always do so, but would never if I didn't have permission. It's hard though not to "wish them" to a better place with food, water, and protection though.
When money factors in on someone's idea of what is "a frightening demise", makes me question what those folks consider "a frightening demise". Some humane folks think free ranging birds is a "a frightening demise". Alot of people make their living with livestock. These birds are being raised to be eaten. And that is up to the REAL owner to decide what they think is best for their situation. David Pownall lost almost all of his top Exhibition Buffs to folks who just wanted to make a buck and resell them for eating. I am sure he would not someone here saying for those who stole his birds to say it is okay.
IF Johnn approached the owner and asked if he could collect some eggs for him to hatch I would think the owner would tell him to go for it. IF Johnn intends to profit from these eggs changes the everything. I doubt the owner will go to the legal lengths to allow for their eggs to be sold outside the UK.
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