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I think how we treat our animals has a lot to do with the quality of our end product. And I think that way is free range, because the animals get to run and play and act like they did back in the early days when we didn't pump them full of hormones and other drugs. On a good note. I am pleased that we are getting rid of those inhumane sow pens. Ken Sokolowski, White Cloud MI Author: Sokolowski farm:Topic: Animal Welfare: |
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Free range actually has a higher mortality rate because it is harder to maintain the health of these animals (mostly chickens and pigs). Large animals often are kept on pasture or in lots (cows). The sow crates are not as inhumane as you think. They keep piglets safe from getting stepped on and allow the sows to get as much feed as they need without having to fight for it while taking care of the piglets.
Seriously? How did the piglets keep from getting stepped on these many years before factory farming? This is the reason why there is this webpage and dialogue is needed. Anyone that has visited or read about the conditions of factory farms feels a least a little tug inside of them (called their conscience) when they eat meat. I eat meat, I don't have a problem with that, but it's the miserable way factory farms raise these animals and the way some people try to excuse it away that truly saddens me. Free range is more ecologically sound, produces healthier meat (CLA) and is humane.
Ken, In your message you say "We are getting rid of those inhumane sow pens". I keep hearing and reading that they are indeed still using them. There are protests @ Walmart etc...Who in this country is getting rid of those cruel pens?