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raeanna74 · 01-18-2004, 07:44 PM

Lebell said it well I think. There will always be instances where men are cruel to animals but I don't believe it's nearly as bad as all they say.

I am aware of the genetically engineered chickens that grow so quickly that their weight actually breaks their legs and they cannot reach their food. One of my friends when growing up bought those kind of chickens to raise one year for 4-H they weren't aware of the tendency for these birds to actually outgrow their own bone strength until their legs broke and they couldn't get out of their nest in the morning. My friend didn't show them in 4-H because they had to kill them.

As for De-Horning the cows. It doesn't matter if the cattle on living in close quarters or not it is a necessity. It's not usually done in the manner shown. I have actually helped with the process to de-horn. Yes it hurts the cows but only for a short time and it prevents them from seriously hurting each other when out in the field.

Every farmer I knows in concientous about caring for the animals that they own even when they are intended for slaughter. The milking machines do not harm the animals and are not painful. I've felt the suction and put the machines on. The cows don't even seem to notice usually. There is so much in this that is exaggerated it's not funny.

I'm a meat eater and will always be one. I have participated in the slaughter of cows, chickens, sheep, and deer. It's a part of life. When it has been done it's been done with respect and quickly. We use all we can from the creature so that as little as possible goes to waste.

BTW a vegetarian can get all the nutrician they need without eating any animal products at all. I have known several people who did so and were healthier than I was. You have to be careful and you have to know what vitamins and minerals are in your food. It's possible though.

01-18-2004, 07:44 PM	#44 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	Lebell said it well I think. There will always be instances where men are cruel to animals but I don't believe it's nearly as bad as all they say. I am aware of the genetically engineered chickens that grow so quickly that their weight actually breaks their legs and they cannot reach their food. One of my friends when growing up bought those kind of chickens to raise one year for 4-H they weren't aware of the tendency for these birds to actually outgrow their own bone strength until their legs broke and they couldn't get out of their nest in the morning. My friend didn't show them in 4-H because they had to kill them. As for De-Horning the cows. It doesn't matter if the cattle on living in close quarters or not it is a necessity. It's not usually done in the manner shown. I have actually helped with the process to de-horn. Yes it hurts the cows but only for a short time and it prevents them from seriously hurting each other when out in the field. Every farmer I knows in concientous about caring for the animals that they own even when they are intended for slaughter. The milking machines do not harm the animals and are not painful. I've felt the suction and put the machines on. The cows don't even seem to notice usually. There is so much in this that is exaggerated it's not funny. I'm a meat eater and will always be one. I have participated in the slaughter of cows, chickens, sheep, and deer. It's a part of life. When it has been done it's been done with respect and quickly. We use all we can from the creature so that as little as possible goes to waste. BTW a vegetarian can get all the nutrician they need without eating any animal products at all. I have known several people who did so and were healthier than I was. You have to be careful and you have to know what vitamins and minerals are in your food. It's possible though. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.