This book presents an original, witty look into the clamor over livestock and meat, showing consumers how they can be healthy and humane carnivores. "The Compassionate Carnivore" is one of the first books to educate readers about the lives of the animals, and still support their choice to eat meat. Nearly all the books that address the lives of domestic animals begin and end with the pronouncement that we must all become vegetarians. Instead, "The Compassionate Carnivore" will be essential reading for the carnivorous public who want to know more about the meat they eat-and how to still eat it, while being humane and healthy. Why should a ruminating animal graze rather than be stuck in a feedlot and fed only grain? What is the difference between eggs from free-range chickens and eggs from factory chickens? What's the best way to raise a pig humanely?Written by someone who actually raises domestic livestock, working through rainy springs, hot summers, windy falls, and frigid winters to keep them safe and healthy, battling internal parasites, coyotes, and other challenges, it is not an expose of factory farms, nor does it address inhumane slaughterhouse practices, or offer recipes and meat preparation tips. Rather, it offers a different perspective, the view of someone who must spend time, energy, and money nurturing an animal whose sole purpose is to be killed and eaten. With Friend's signature wit, humor, and yes, compassion, "The Compassionate Carnivore" is an eye-opening look into the lives of the animals on our tables.