Pigs!

The source of delectable bacon, delicious tenderloins and salty ham sandwiches. Sure these things sound amazing, but what did that pig have to endure to become a tasty dish? When I think of pigs, I think of the curly, wiggling little tail and snorts that are so distinct. Unfortunately, these adorable animals usually live a miserable life on a factory farm. Kept in tight quarters, pregnant pigs are kept in small crates, making it impossible for them to turn around. With rapid weight gain and no movement, the pig's bone density begins to decrease. Newborns have been accidentally crushed by their mother because of the cramped space.

The runts that don't grow fast enough, "are a drain on resources and so have no place on the farm. Picked up by their hind legs, they are swung and then bashed headfirst on the concrete floor." This practice is commonly known as "Thumping." Sometimes some are still alive.."then you have to thump them all over again. There have been times I've walked in that room an they'd be running around with an eyeball hanging down the side of their face, just bleeding like crazy, or their jaw would be broken."

These pigs that do make it are injected with various antibiotics to prevent from spreading any disease and hormones to speed up the growing process. As young piglets, their teeth are pulled out without pain killers to prevent any cannibalism that happens due to small quarters. The males testicles are ripped out usually 10 days after they are born. Mind you, this is done without the use of anesthetic. YISH!

Pigs suffer continuously just to satisfy our hunger pains. There have been numerous undercover video of pigs being skinned while still conscience. Throwing and beating them with rakes. Next time you grab for the piece of bacon find out where it's from. Please make a conscience effort to choose from farms that don't practice factory farming.