Why do we allow slaughter of rooks?
SO rook is one of the delicacies on the Otterton Mill's Game Week menu, Squirrel kebabs are on menu at mill, Echo, October 28.
I hope the diners realise it takes the parent birds two weeks to restore or build the nest and up to 26 days sitting on the eggs.
It then takes three to four weeks to raise the young until they are big enough to sit on the edge of the nest and see the big wide world for the first time.
Then, just as they take their first flutter, they are shot by so-called sportsmen so they can end up on menus.
Unbelievable. How do we let this sort of cold-blooded slaughter take place in 2008 and proudly advertise the fact?
I cannot understand the insensitivity of all concerned.
E F Davis
Doddiscombsleigh
(by email)
3 Comments
by reb, exeter
Saturday, November 08 2008, 7:28PM
“So according to Mr. Rolfe its ok to kill nicely , but not to kill badly .. ?? If everyone eats vegetables , then the beasts of the field will starve to death , as we have eaten their food !.”
by Paul, Alphington
Friday, November 07 2008, 5:50PM
“I agree with Dave to certain extent. What is the difference between rooks and squirrels or pretty little lambs and baby cattle (veal). I try not eat any animal products but am confused when people pick out certain animals to eat but reject others.”
by Dave Rolfe, Exeter
Friday, November 07 2008, 3:07PM
“Do you eat fish ? At least rooks and squirrels that have been shot do not suffocate to death.”