The other day,I was watching AFC,there is this show that discusses about how farm animals are unjustly treated. For example,they encouraged the purchase of free range chicken over force-fed chicken.
The funny thing is the show reminded me of how the Russian elite treated their comrades or foreigners during the soviet era. For an example,a general could shed tears while watching a opera but has the heart to send the mother of AWOL guy to Siberia or the treatment of those ppl who were put into the gulag.
To me,a chicken is chicken,a fish is a fish,a cow is a cow,it doesn't matter how it was being bred as long as I could eat it.What matters is how I treat my fellow humans. I mean who cares if u treat the animal that is to be slaughtered with the highest respect but u can't spare a dime for the beggar down the street.
Its funny when u see where civilization had brought us,we are caring more about the animals than our fellow humans these days.
Another reason why I don't support this effort is its expensive.Don't believe me,go to the nearest hypermarket and judge it urself. U can sometimes buy 2 of the normal chicken instead of buying one of free-range chicken.
Here's an advice from me,if u want to do some good,stop buying products like the above mentioned and allocate the extra cash to charities and if u still have spare,give it to me,I'll help u to spend it.
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Ichi, there is a difference in the texture of meat between force-fed and free range chicken. Those whose normally buy free range aren't exactly keen about the cruelty, it is more of the taste and quality of meat. They are willing to pay more for quality.
Forgive me though, I study a about agriculture and abit about poultry. The reason why force fed ones are cheaper is the usage of antibiotiks, growth hormones and chemicals to increase the maturation.
I don't major in poultry, but the production period of free range is more to organic, and takes up double or triple the time to produce force fed chickens.
As the production period is doubled, they had to double the price too. Healthy chicken produces healthy eggs too! Higher nutrient contents and better quality.
I not some specialist, just a student. So forgive me if I said anything wrong :p
Everyone has their own justification and priorities. The soothe their conscience in different ways.
as for me i'll be kind to both animals and humans(except for bad humans)^^
Bear: I know but don't u think that the average joe has bigger probs to worry about?
Will: Aye
Count: Same here
agreed with bear's pov. damn true. but i prefer normal chicken. but nowadays my mom usually bought fresh fishs from the market every weekend.
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