MoogleViper Posted January 13, 2014 Author Posted January 13, 2014 So would they be bred without part of the brain/missing legs or would that be done after the bird is born? Because hacking out part of a birds brain and cutting it's legs off still seems pretty inhumane to me. Even if they were to use some sort of anesthetic, they may as well just let the bird live normally, then use the same anesthetic before killing it the normal way. I dunno, the whole thing just doesn't sit well with me. It's an art project though, so I guess that's the point. It's the other definition of humane. The one that's all about the stabby time. Anyone else thinking Chicken Matrix? Looks like it:
EEVILMURRAY Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 So would they be bred without part of the brain/missing legs or would that be done after the bird is born? Because hacking out part of a birds brain and cutting it's legs off still seems pretty inhumane to me. Even if they were to use some sort of anesthetic, they may as well just let the bird live normally, then use the same anesthetic before killing it the normal way. I dunno, the whole thing just doesn't sit well with me. It's an art project though, so I guess that's the point. I kinda agree, I don't really see how this is easier than letting them live on a field. As we all know, if a hen is free range, it means it has a tyre and an old tractor it can walk on. Surely this way would require similar, if not more maintenance. Plus it depends how delicious the wings are afterwards.
MoogleViper Posted January 14, 2014 Author Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) I kinda agree, I don't really see how this is easier than letting them live on a field. As we all know, if a hen is free range, it means it has a tyre and an old tractor it can walk on. Surely this way would require similar, if not more maintenance. I think it's more to do with land. Owning and upkeeping a farm is expensive. Whereas if you kept chickens like this, you could fit the same amount of chickens into a shed. Besides, it's more about being more human that battery and barn farming, not free range. Edited January 14, 2014 by MoogleViper
Jonnas Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I think it's more to do with land. Owning and upkeeping a farm is expensive. Whereas if you kept chickens like this, you could fit the same amount of chickens into a shed. I thought chickens only needed relatively small coops?
MoogleViper Posted January 14, 2014 Author Posted January 14, 2014 I thought chickens only needed relatively small coops? Small coops, and then a field to run in. With this you could pack hundreds in a coop where dozens would normally live, and no need for fields. Which also means you could do it anywhere. Wouldn't need to be in the countryside, you could build these factories on derelict, brown belt areas.
Sheikah Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I thought chickens only needed relatively small coops? Well, not too small. You wouldn't want a coup d'état.
Jonnas Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Small coops, and then a field to run in. With this you could pack hundreds in a coop where dozens would normally live, and no need for fields. Which also means you could do it anywhere. Wouldn't need to be in the countryside, you could build these factories on derelict, brown belt areas. Thanks. I was going by the memory of my Grandmother's farm, where I didn't see chickens needing that much space to run in. I was thinking the point is moot for a lot of farms (since they'll need the available space anyway, for other animals and such), but it does open the door for meat production in those "industrial" areas, like you said. Still creepy, though.
arab_freak Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) That looks familiar. I left my computer on before clicking submit post. Came back to find you beating me to the punch. Jinx and all that. Also, let's not forget that contraptions like these stop the chickens from doing wild and crazy things, like, oh I dunno, crossing the road or something. Edited January 14, 2014 by arab_freak
The Peeps Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 That looks familiar. deja vu occurs when something changes within the matrix...
MoogleViper Posted January 14, 2014 Author Posted January 14, 2014 Read it, then thank me. http://asheepnomore.net/2013/12/29/40-maps-will-help-make-sense-world/
Shorty Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Funny how the lion looks superimposed and he was the only one that was really there :p
Goafer Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) A photo from the Paul Walker tribute event held today at Santa Pod. A huge turnout (that's just a tiny section of the venue). People were apparently queuing (in cars) for 5 miles to get in. Part of me wishes I'd gone, but the other part of me is glad I didn't sit in a traffic queue for an hour to spend a day in a mosh pit of chavs on a damp January day. Edited January 18, 2014 by Goafer
Cookyman Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Terrifyingly insane! The brains behind the Verrückt waterslide, which is taller than the Niagara Falls, have since released a new POV clip which should come with a vertigo warning. Brave visitors to Schlitterbahn Park first must climb 264 steps, before reaching speeds of more than 60mph on the way down. The waterslide is expected to open to the public in May. Edited January 19, 2014 by Cookyman
MoogleViper Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 POV clip my arse. Agreed; those aren't the sort of POV videos I'm used to.
Mokong Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 I want to have a go on that and make a proper POV vid
Goafer Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Awesome photos of Star Wars models The same photographer adds Star Wars models to real locations The way he matches the lighting of the model shots to the lighting in the real locations in the second link is amazing.
EEVILMURRAY Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 He does like fapping around with snow that kid.
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