Not the most pleasant of evenings.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2009, 11:30:10 PM

Quote from: Benner on June 10, 2009, 11:23:45 PM

Quote from: DaveK on June 10, 2009, 11:22:05 PM
After reading all these replies, I'm now worried that I'm a psychopath or something. A dog or a cat I could see some problems with, but I don't think I'd feel any remorse at all popping a cap in a budgie.

Am I a bad person?

I don't think you are and TBH I'm surprised I haven't had more "I don't get what your problem is" type replies. Perhaps everyone is just trying to be nice.

Don't get me wrong...

When I get a load of birds in the shop, out comes the bird shot and pop goes the birdies. Same goes for raccoons around the farm. But a pet is a pet--different than capping a pesky bird.

Nikos · **Reply #31 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:02:42 PM

Just a random quote: If God didn't want us to hunt/kill/eat animals, why did He make them out of meat?

DaveK · **Reply #32 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:12:19 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on June 10, 2009, 11:30:10 PM

Quote from: Benner on June 10, 2009, 11:23:45 PM
Quote from: DaveK on June 10, 2009, 11:22:05 PM
After reading all these replies, I'm now worried that I'm a psychopath or something. A dog or a cat I could see some problems with, but I don't think I'd feel any remorse at all popping a cap in a budgie.

Am I a bad person?

I don't think you are and TBH I'm surprised I haven't had more "I don't get what your problem is" type replies. Perhaps everyone is just trying to be nice.

Don't get me wrong...

When I get a load of birds in the shop, out comes the bird shot and pop goes the birdies. Same goes for raccoons around the farm. But a pet is a pet--different than capping a pesky bird.

To be fair, on reflection, I probably am a bad person......

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #33 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:12:50 PM

Quote from: DaveK on June 11, 2009, 10:12:19 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on June 10, 2009, 11:30:10 PM
Quote from: Benner on June 10, 2009, 11:23:45 PM
Quote from: DaveK on June 10, 2009, 11:22:05 PM
After reading all these replies, I'm now worried that I'm a psychopath or something. A dog or a cat I could see some problems with, but I don't think I'd feel any remorse at all popping a cap in a budgie.

Am I a bad person?

I don't think you are and TBH I'm surprised I haven't had more "I don't get what your problem is" type replies. Perhaps everyone is just trying to be nice.

Don't get me wrong...

When I get a load of birds in the shop, out comes the bird shot and pop goes the birdies. Same goes for raccoons around the farm. But a pet is a pet--different than capping a pesky bird.

To be fair, on reflection, I probably am a bad person......

I could of told you that

DaveK · **Reply #34 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:14:45 PM

You haven't seen my post on your Gerber sale thread yet either

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #35 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:16:07 PM

Quote from: DaveK on June 11, 2009, 10:14:45 PM

You haven't seen my post on your Gerber sale thread yet either

Oh I just have

cliosguy · **Reply #36 on:** June 11, 2009, 10:19:33 PM

Quote from: noth on June 11, 2009, 10:02:42 PM

Just a random quote: If God didn't want us to hunt/kill/eat animals, why did He make them out of meat?

Sooooooo true

Hedge Kid · **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2009, 12:06:20 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on June 10, 2009, 08:52:25 PM

They say that mass murderers start off by killing or torturing animals when they are young so it's probably a good thing that we all feel this way!

I have to agree about being able to shoot a human rather than an animal though - I think it's about people pissing us off knowingly and animals not doing so. We are thinking of getting chickens at some some point and as much as I'd love the fresh eggs, I'm not sure I could enjoy having Florence or Clucky for dinner

I told you, the layers can have names and you can pet them....the eaters are all called Kiev. I promise I won't feed you a layer

Ben, killing anything you don't intend to eat is difficult. Killing a small creature in pain is hard, especially when someone you love is upset about it. Nothing like added responsibility to make a job hard eh $:-\$

nuphoria · **Reply #38 on:** June 12, 2009, 12:26:51 AM

I don't want to eat Kiev if she's my friend

I'm foing veggie when we get chicks I think - the emotional trauma will be to great a burdon

Hedge Kid · **Reply #39 on:** June 12, 2009, 12:32:34 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on June 12, 2009, 12:26:51 AM

I don't want to eat Kiev if she's my friend

I'm foing veggie when we get chicks I think - the emotional trauma will be to great a burdon

Kiev will be a boy (every time!) and he won't be your friend, he'll be an arguementative git who'll peck your toes and wake you up every morning until you beg for Chicken tonight

Hedge Kid · **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2009, 12:33:47 AM

Quote from: Hedge Kid on June 12, 2009, 12:32:34 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on June 12, 2009, 12:26:51 AM
I don't want to eat Kiev if she's my friend

I'm foing veggie when we get chicks I think - the emotional trauma will be to great a burdon

Kiev will be a boy (every time!) and he won't be your friend, he'll be an arguementative git who'll peck your toes and wake you up every morning until you beg for Chicken tonight

Sorry Ben, just realised where this thread was...didn't mean to be insensitive or nuffink

Benner · **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2009, 12:43:59 AM

Quote from: Hedge Kid on June 12, 2009, 12:33:47 AM

Quote from: Hedge Kid on June 12, 2009, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: nuphoria on June 12, 2009, 12:26:51 AM
I don't want to eat Kiev if she's my friend

I'm foing veggie when we get chicks I think - the emotional trauma will be to great a burdon

Kiev will be a boy (every time!) and he won't be your friend, he'll be an arguementative git who'll peck your toes and wake you up every morning until you beg for Chicken tonight

Sorry Ben, just realised where this thread was...didn't mean to be insensitive or nuffink

You heartless..

No worries.

Benner · **Reply #42 on:** January 18, 2010, 01:47:59 PM

*Sigh* It looks like we have another one on the way out. $:-\$

Looks like I may be called upon for pistol duty once more.

Gareth · **Reply #43 on:** January 18, 2010, 02:34:04 PM

Potential joking aside I'm sorry to hear it mate. I know you're not very fond of the things but I'm sure that doesn't make it any easier.

Benner · **Reply #44 on:** January 18, 2010, 02:35:52 PM

You're right. In fact the bloody things drive me crazy!!

Still doesn't mean I'm happy to pop them off though.

WhichDawg · **Reply #45 on:** January 18, 2010, 03:53:54 PM

maybe your local veterinarian has something you could use easier, for you and them, wouldn't hurt to ask.

and I'm sorry buddy, I know it's hard.

Hedge Kid · **Reply #46 on:** January 18, 2010, 03:55:22 PM

Sorry to hear that Ben, it's never easy.

Benner · **Reply #47 on:** January 18, 2010, 03:56:11 PM

The big problem is cash and the lack of. $:-\$

I am happy it's a humane way (gone up to a .22 as well now) it's just doing the deed that's the prob.

zepla · **Reply #48 on:** January 18, 2010, 04:04:14 PM

Quote from: Nikos on June 11, 2009, 10:02:42 PM

Just a random quote: If God didn't want us to hunt/kill/eat animals, why did He make them out of meat?

Pretty sure that the bird did not end up on his dinner plate

Dunc · **Reply #49 on:** January 18, 2010, 04:22:43 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 18, 2010, 03:56:11 PM

The big problem is cash and the lack of. $:-\$

I am happy it's a humane way (gone up to a .22 as well now) it's just doing the deed that's the prob.

Deep breath mate and just do it

Its not nice and I don't envy you . Get yourself a beer for afterwards mate .

Dunc

nuphoria · **Reply #50 on:** January 18, 2010, 05:01:22 PM

Oh no, not again

Be strong dude... remember you're not doing anything wrong. As horrible as it is, you are being a sensible humane human.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #51 on:** January 18, 2010, 06:03:23 PM

Took me a while to find this one.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #52 on:** January 18, 2010, 06:16:50 PM

Not an eas thing I know, but at least it won't suffer

Benner · **Reply #53 on:** January 18, 2010, 06:29:13 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 18, 2010, 06:16:50 PM

Not an eas thing I know, but at least it won't suffer

Very true.

Ideally I'd like to use my rifle as I don't have to get so up close and personal, but I expect it has a bit too much umph.

Sue is still debating about what she wants to do.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #54 on:** January 18, 2010, 06:32:14 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 18, 2010, 06:29:13 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 18, 2010, 06:16:50 PM
Not an eas thing I know, but at least it won't suffer

Very true.

Ideally I'd like to use my rifle as I don't have to get so up close and personal, but I expect it has a bit too much umph.

Sue is still debating about what she wants to do.

Yeah I think the rifle might get messy