My Wife's Dad grew up on a farm in Western Michigan. We got to talking about raising farm animals. IMO....You almost HAVE to be raised / grow up on a farm to do it. There is NO WAY, at 54, I could take over a farm. I could not watch a small cow grow and know it's gonna be slaughtered. Hell, even Chickens! Like my take on hunting...... I cannot do it. But I will eat Venison. Just like I will eat a hamburger or fried chicken. If someone ever calls me chicken or even hypocritical about it, I honestly would understand. I have been known to be an old salt, retro, grumpy / cynical SOB but have a soft spot for all animals. Hell, I won't even kill spiders or snakes.
