Just got back from my least favourite (though most satisfying) task of the year. dropped the boys off to be slaughtered. Have already commented in the abbatoir guide on here how fabulous J and J farmers near Holsworthy is- and I can only say the same again. maybe its because whenever I turn up with pigs or sheep its clear that they have been cared for, are easy to handle and possibly there's a stray tear ? but they are so kind and gentle. even the chap who was clearly due to do the deadly deed said to me " don't worry, I'll look after them" as the boys trotted out the trailer and followed me to their doom. if you got to go, that's the way to do it.
In my working life and personal life I come into contact with a lot of people who keep livestock and I have never managed to understand why some, regardless of numbers treat them with kindness and care and others, just don't. so unnecessary. so glad our precious few get such a gentle send off- makes a difficult task that much more bearable