spandit Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'm due to take my pigs into the abattoir soon and was told by the girl in the office when I booked them in that there is a vegan group demonstration due to be taking place that day. From looking around online, they're likely to be trying to disrupt my journey and despite some of their assertions, I am worried about the welfare of my animals. I also don't wish to be photographed and be put on social media alongside some of the emotive rhetoric these groups favour using. I won't be running any of them over, at least, not deliberately (despite the wishes of the aforementioned girl who is obviously fed up of the protesters) and I'm hoping not to have to engage into any discussion with them as I very much doubt they'd actually listen to any of my arguments (although no doubt wanting me to change my ways). It's stressing me out just thinking about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Just ignore them and go about your rightful business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Wear sunglasses and the hat from your avatar! Might be worth contacting the local police with your concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairImogen Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Goodluck (I am always puzzled why these groups are not campaigning against non stun slaughter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Pillocks the lot of em. All no doubt wearing leather boots and belts etc. Probably drink wine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I wouldn't engage any discussion with them just do your business as usual and ignore the protest the more you get involved the more chance of confrontation its there choice to be a vegan and its there choice to protest as long as its legal its your living that's involved so keep it professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 The police are already aware of the event. Just reading their Facebook page is causing me grief. They bang on about trailers being too big for the few animals that go in - should I cram them into a tiny space, then? They also talk about drivers being erratic - probably trying to get past the protesters without being photographed. They call themselves the SAS - https://en-gb.facebook.com/sussexanimalsave/ - there's bound to be someone who starts taking it too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me matt Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 If you want to avoid possible confrontation and having your picture taken I would go the day after the demos booked. Having taken a look at their FB page - person in mask holding sign saying "you can't love animals and eat them"..... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Can you change the slaughter date? That's the only way of getting round it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Or use a contractor lorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 If theyre like our local abattoir theyll only be killing pigs on certain days so hed probably have to change the week he has them done. I wouldnt worry about it theres likely only going to be 2 or 3 of them hanging around. If youre really worried you could falsely tip them off to the hunt being somewhere nearby on that day. They hate hunting people more than they hate meat eaters! Even better that its a false tip 😂 waste their time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Go first thing whilst they're all still in bed 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 We used to do work for Huntingdon Life Science and the basic drill was no interaction keep the windows up and carefully drive in, you could be in luck if its throwing it down with rain as most of these types cant take the bad weather. The vegans look a lot less intimidate that the lot round HLS as there were some propper nutters involved there in the protests I for one wouldnt have fancied being a worker on site and having to look under your car for "devices" every morning. A hired van if possible is a good idea but its stress you could do without really when all your are trying to do is your lawful business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Having a look at the page Spandit posted does anyone else think the dog looks vaguely embarrassed to be there? Also I wonder what he eats every evening I can see it being beans and lentils Edited October 10, 2017 by Zetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Not worth the stress Ask the office girl to recommend a local hauliers that's taking some that day and see if the can fit your animals in With the load All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 They have been protesting for over a 'WEEEEEEEEE'K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Is there another abbatoir you could use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Go on Giro day,there will be no one there.They will all be visiting their smack dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Go on Giro day,there will be no one there.They will all be visiting their smack dealers. Or throw some soap out of the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 The police are already aware of the event. Just reading their Facebook page is causing me grief. They bang on about trailers being too big for the few animals that go in - should I cram them into a tiny space, then? They also talk about drivers being erratic - probably trying to get past the protesters without being photographed. They call themselves the SAS - https://en-gb.facebook.com/sussexanimalsave/ - there's bound to be someone who starts taking it too far. Must.. resist... winding ... up... Or throw some soap out of the window. A use for Boris water cannon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Unfortunately, Monday is pig day and I don't know of another abattoir locally. This one is well regarded and generally caters for smallholders, not big commercial producers. I'm hoping for rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Let's all plan on having a barbeque on Monday that way its certain to rain, shame its not a bank holiday or after some music festival they'd all still be stonned. As others have said windows up and ignore them, put a balaclava on if you don't fancy your picture being taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 It is a difficult position to be in, but remember the protestors are trying to intimidate you, they want people to change their plans and not cross their protest line as they think that is winning. Their purpose is to cause as much disruption as possible. Although it is tough for you and absolutely something that you would rather not happen, I do think that you have to take your animals to that abattoir. You know that you care for your livestock and you know that the abattoir does a good and humane job. Have the courage of your convictions. Don't get embroiled in a debate and if anything looks like it is getting out of hand phone the police and let them deal with it. If you don't have one already it would be worthwhile to have a dash cam or some other device recording video, that way you have a record of exactly what happened. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Can you not dispatch and butcher them yourself bud? If it's legal to do so that is?? Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose man Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 They don't look that intimidating mate , just drive by I can't see the police not being there and letting them interfere with deliveries .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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