Sometimes Science goes too far

[OwlLover]

For one you didn't have to patronize me, second it does happen. Its very uncommon but it does exist.

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Who is patronizing you OwlLover? If you meant me, my reply was quoted from and conversing with Aquaeyes on a point he was discussing...

 

[un-named543]

I've heard that somewhere (don't know where) calves are practically raised in slings to keep the muscles from developing...this produces very, very tender, very high priced meat. If it is true, very sad for the calves.

 

[Matthew3590]

I've heard that somewhere (don't know where) calves are practically raised in slings to keep the muscles from developing...this produces very, very tender, very high priced meat. If it is true, very sad for the calves.

Veal?

 

[OwlLover]

Who is patronizing you OwlLover? If you meant me, my reply was quoted from and conversing with Aquaeyes on a point he was discussing...

Oh God...
Excuse that, my stupid cousin got on my account

 

[punk-a-doodle]

It happens. X)

 

[mom'sfolly]

What I thought was interesting was that the article said current standards used 10 square feet per chicken. In what commercial universe is that? I think the idea is nonsense. It would be cost prohibitive, require far more work for the farmer, and has lots of other practical implications...

How often would you have to move or adjust the apparatus as the chicken grew?
How would you clean the equipment? Autoclave between uses?
How would you adjust feeding, monitor tubing, prevent infection (removing feet)?
How would an machine that fit a full grown bird fit a chick? That weight difference is extreme.

The entire thing is absurd!

 

[Nitrous]

Are you saying chickens can actually get dumber?

But seriously. Why do brain surgery on a chicken, when right now, they can take care of themselves? No, any added expense is not worth it for a battery hen.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Quote:

That just sounds inhumane! How could something like that ever be allowed? I really hope this is a joke and not a serious article.

From the article:

. But it could well be a glimpse into the future of industrial-scale farming. [Inhabitat via DVice]

 

[Bullitt]

This has nothing to do with science. Nothing has been done except suggest an idea. This is an architecture student's art project.

I suggest we build bases on the moon. It might happen. But I doubt it will happen in my lifetime.

The equipment needed for the chickens would be cost-prohibitive. It's easier to cut the chickens' top beak off, put them in crowded conditions, and continue doing things the same old "humane" way.