CaptC Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Driving back from feeding the pheasants with my six year old daughter whose enthusiasm is unlimited in all tasks connected with game keeping she suddenly asked "Daddy, why do you like killing the pheasants?" There was a long protracted silence in which I struggled to find an answer - I replied that I did not like killing them but they were part of a day's "sport" and the day out with friends was more important than than taking a life and that at the end of the day all the pheasants were given away to eat. Then came the the downer "But daddy, you do not like to eat pheasant" - quite true so what does one say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1234 Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Say that "we like killing the pheasants because deep down we are sick and twisted individuals"? Obviously im kidding but it's a good point, I wouldn't have a clue how to explain that it's part of a sport to a child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Quite simply, because I enjoy shooting them. I've found all children appreciate and accept a straight answer, well, everyone I've come across has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 I would explain that, the pheasants would never be born , if it were not for the sport (shooting)and that they go to the 'table' for those who like to eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 7 hours ago, Longbower said: I would explain that, the pheasants would never be born , if it were not for the sport (shooting)and that they go to the 'table' for those who like to eat them. The above argument is the simple answer to all vegetarians, and applies to all meat. What i have always said and believe {no im not dressing it up] is that its better to take responsibility for the meat you eat than rely on others to supply it. also compare a pheasants life to battery hens. pheasant meat should be in high demand. I had better leave this before i get slated as usual captc, why dont you eat pheasant there are dozens of ways to cook it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 We refer to it as 'Chinese Chicken'. Its my favorite Curry. I know I can get a chicken from Aldi for £2.35, but its tasteless in comparison. yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 10 hours ago, CaptC said: Driving back from feeding the pheasants with my six year old daughter whose enthusiasm is unlimited in all tasks connected with game keeping she suddenly asked "Daddy, why do you like killing the pheasants?" There was a long protracted silence in which I struggled to find an answer - I replied that I did not like killing them but they were part of a day's "sport" and the day out with friends was more important than than taking a life and that at the end of the day all the pheasants were given away to eat. Then came the the downer "But daddy, you do not like to eat pheasant" - quite true so what does one say? Ask your mother 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted September 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 45 minutes ago, hambone said: Ask your mother 😂😂 I actually thought of that one but mother is not keen on shooting (we used to ride to hounds so ripping a fox into pieces is OK) The Memsahib will sometimes accompany me to a shoot but will not dispatch anything the dog brings back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) Reply "we are just harvesting for others who can't" Edited September 8, 2018 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 We have A LOT of discussions in our household about this. With the odd exception, we eat everything I shoot/catch, so that makes things easier. My boy understands that we hunt/fish to eat and has no problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1440 Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 Humans are designed to eat meat as it's the best way and least contrived way of getting what you need to sustain a balanced diet. Therefore It's just like any farming. Plus it's more rewarding than going to the Supermarket. Also hhere's lots of enviromental positives from land management and sustainability of wildlifd populations. And just fof David A. there's less plastic wrapping which saves oceans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Paul1440 said: Humans are designed to eat meat as it's the best way and least contrived way of getting what you need to sustain a balanced diet. Therefore It's just like any farming. Plus it's more rewarding than going to the Supermarket. Also hhere's lots of enviromental positives from land management and sustainability of wildlifd populations. And just fof David A. there's less plastic wrapping which saves oceans. This ^ and Pheasants, partridge etc have a wild, healthy, free range existence with a natural diet, usually a quick death and if it survives the season it can breed naturally........compare this to a chicken, or any other Intensively or otherwise, farmed meat for that matter....the shoot provides employment directly and indirectly, and for the shooter there are mental and physical health benefits, enjoyment of natural environment, the skill/satisfaction in hitting a moving target with a meal as a result! The benefits are huge! Edited September 8, 2018 by panoma1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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