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Are Farm Animals Usually Killed in a Humane Manner?

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The animal is well-treated during its life in terms of having space to roam, living free of fear and abuse, and being well-fed in clean conditions. In other words, the proverbial happy farm animal. In my opinion, and I am a vegetarian, the second definition of humane is the MINIMAL that we should expect.

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Trader Joe's Eggs NOT Humane

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I looked online and all I could find was this article on The Vegetarian Site. Here's what they say about Trader Joe's eggs (definitely does not sound humane to me.) Tags: eggs consumption farm animal welfare groceries. Any conventional eggs sold in our stores are in a brand name carton, not under the Trader Joe's label.

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From Today's Wall Street Journal

Animal Ethics

The fury this meal caused my friends and family back in America motivated me to examine whether eating any animal was justified. My interactions with farm animals have been as affectionate and fun as any I've had with dogs or cats. In the name of moral consistency I became a vegetarian four years ago.