10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2020

Being generally more charming and attractive to us humans, birds aren’t generally included among these unwelcome hordes. In Europe, favorite foods of the waxwing include berries of the rowan and the hawthorn, which do see limited use in human cuisine and drink in products like teas, conserves, and country wines.

Farming 165

Farming New York Humane Europe 165

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2012

I remember taking an advanced seminar in plant-animal interaction, in preparation for my own study of human-plant interactions. European Starling in New York City trying to bum a cigarette (photo by Corey, from HERE ) But I digress. Aromatic plants in bird nests as a protection against blood-sucking flying insects?

2001 144

2001 New York City Birds Research 144

Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 13, 2008

Recent investigations by nonprofit groups in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania have revealed the atrocious living conditions of egg-laying hens, though their owners said they were humanely cared for. Consumer boycotts and protective laws are desperately needed. Karen Davis Machipongo, Va., Karen Davis Machipongo, Va.,

New York Times 40

New York Times Proposition 2 New York Egg Industry 40

Animal Ethics

APRIL 2, 2007

Puck’s Good Idea ” (editorial, March 26): Thank you for writing about the restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and his desire to buy meat raised humanely. March 27, 2007 To the Editor: Livestock producers raise their animals under humane standards and under the care of a veterinarian. That is never humane.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York San Diego 2007 40

Animal Ethics

MARCH 21, 2007

March 14, 2007 To the Editor: Contrary to the assertions in Nicolette Hahn Niman’s attack on modern pork production, America’s 67,000 pork producers treat their animals humanely. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, management and husbandry are more important for ensuring the health and well-being of pigs.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Pigs 2007 40

Animal Ethics

MARCH 16, 2007

To inflict death or pain on animals for scientific or medical research is wrong morally, and ought to be prohibited. They may be killed in order to protect the health of humans (and other animals) if they are infected with a serious disease and cannot be quarantined. Animals cannot give consent.

Research 40

Research Medical Research Morals Animal 40

10,000 Birds

JULY 31, 2015

We took her to the vet and put her on medication, and somehow she pulled through. We would close the flight around 10 PM to protect them from predators, then we’d get up at four in the morning to open the door again. We live in upstate New York and have few neighbors. Release day came. It was great!

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Raised Mice Wildlife Rehabilitation Squirrels 231