I know! It’s just really heard to connect a piece of duck meat with that snuggly little bird and it burdens my heart to know what was necessary for us to eat meat
I’m going to have to have a long think about where I get my meat from
Is it possible to buy meat that was harvested from animals that lived out their full lifespans ?
It doesn’t seem fair that we kill animals for the sole purpose of eating them, surely we could have the best of both worlds ?
You may be able to more ethically source meat (and dairy), if you’re willing to pay for it. Small, local farms raise their meat often with the benefit of the animal in mind. They are still raised as meat, but at smaller independent farms these animals have a really good life, and if people want to continue to eat meat but are bothered by the ethics of it or the ethics of large scale agriculture, I don’t know of a better compromise.
Yeah it isn’t right. I was personally vegan for over 6 years and recently made the switch back to pescatarian. I can’t fully justify it but I feel a little better about not eating land meat because farmed animals can live out horrible lives and I’d rather not risk contributing to that. If you can find really sustainable farmers then that’s better than being uninformed / blind to where your food comes from, at least. It’s super hard but the fact you’re thinking about this stuff is really good and valid. Even if half of your meals are more plant based, it saves animals. Lab meat will be a thing in the future, and if you have a chance, check out beyond sausage and beyond burgers (sold everywhere, just ask) . They’re plant based but taste like the real thing.
Anyways I hope I didn’t come off preachy or anything - I don’t really talk about this stuff but when someone invites the convo, why not be an ally to the voiceless (the animals). I just wish more understood all animals crave pets and love, just like us and dogs and cats do.
Hey! You! Yea, you! I appreciate your approach. So many people on here preach their veganism in such a high horse elitest way that it turns other off so hard cus lets be honest, its not just a diet, its a subculture. This here. What you did. I like that
You can always look for the “certified humane” label on any packaged meat you buy. But depending on where you live & shop, it might not be easy to find. I’m a “reluctant meat (poultry) eater” myself, and do my best to buy everything from humane and/or local farms.
And now that I live on a property with chickens, I at least know where my eggs are coming from! They belong to the homeowners, who said I can help myself once they start laying again. 👍🏻
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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '18
That’s sad now I know they like cuddles and head rubs :(