posted 10 years ago
As I am in the process of looking at land to start a permaculture farm, I am faced with the idea/need to take a life in order to eat. I am not hypocritical in that I know what it means to eat (really enjoy) meat and appreciate those who can grow, clean and eat their own animals. I have no problem knowing that in order for me to eat flesh, that an animal must die. My issue is that I have never personally killed a breathing animal in order to eat them. I hope you will understand I am asking because I want to be able to be able to raise and process my own animals, most likely, chickens, rabbits and pigs. I am sure I will get an emotional attachment to the animals I raise. I do not feel it is right to have someone else do the deed, so to speak, to make it easier. Has anyone else felt the same way? If so, how did you deal with the emotional aspect of killing the animals? Hopefully someone out there understands where I am coming from and can add some insight. Thanks Kim