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January 2nd, 2012
08:45 AM ET
Sheriff's investigators in North Carolina launched a search of a turkey farm they say is owned by Butterball - the largest producer of turkey products in the United States - on Thursday after an animal rights organization said it infiltrated the farm and videotaped instances of purported animal abuse. "The organization Mercy for Animals had conducted a covert operation at the farm and documented mistreatment of animals," said Capt. John Kivett of the Hoke County sheriff's office. "No one has been taken into custody. It's still an ongoing investigation. Nothing has been seized," he told CNN. The heavily edited videotape from the animal rights group shows what appear to be employees of the farm kicking, dragging and throwing turkeys. During one section of the tape, someone clearly swings what appears to be a metal object, striking one of the birds. Read Animal rights group's video sparks search of North Carolina turkey farm Previously - How animals are raised for food |
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Throw the turkey...bad.
Eat the turkey...ok.
Got it.
This is disgusting, appalling, terrifying and one of the reasons why I don't eat the flesh of animals anymore. Imagine if instead of turkeys, it were dogs and cats being treated in this manner.. people would be outraged. These animals deserve the same rights and care we award our house pets. Turkeys are beautiful, intelligent beings with their own desires and personalities. More than 90% of the meat produced in America comes from birds crammed in cages, totally denied every natural instinct and action, most never seeing sunlight, many suffering from countless injuries. For more info, check out MeatVideo.com and ChooseVeg.com. Ditch the flesh.
Oh, good. Another holier than thou Vegemite.
Though I do agree turkeys can be pretty funny birds once you get to know them. We had a few growing up and it was amusing to see they had their own personalities. They also tasted delicious.
That be wut happens when yo' street birds doesn't pay they pimp his cut. Get turkey slapped!