I saw this interview on You Tube and couldn't resist sharing the story because it centers on my dilemma.  I buy chicken that is said to be antibiotic free and "free range" but that is not the full story of store-bought poultry...the "range" is outside but the food is inside.  Guess where they all stay. 

My chickens are living a much more comfortable life than their kin who are headed for grocery shelves and living on the best free range farms...no one there would ever give them papaya, an occasional taste of pasta, or fresh corn cobs after the kernels have been eaten by the humans.  But I simply can't imagine eating them.  And even if they were chickens with no names and therefore not designated as pets, I am not sure that I could.  So how can I justify eating the store bought ones??? 

Ira Glass tells you his story here.  Don't be put off by the time it appears to take...it is only about 5 minutes and well worth the visit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1TcL0wZ-pM