Side note I think if you are going to eat meat its of value to actually kill an animal yourself for food a few times (legally). Specially something large like a

Side note I think if you are going to eat meat its of value to actually kill an animal yourself for food a few times (legally). Specially something large like a deer etc. I found it sad and sobering but in a personal growth sort of way. I find its helpful to grasp the reality of animals dying so you can live. Even something like raising chickens then having to kill one can make you think. I enjoy meat and eat it but do so less now. Actually harvesting my own meat sometimes keeps the sobering practice in mind and also keeps me very cognizant of their lives etc. I dont take the practice for granted at all and I find it helps my perspective. Also I find I want to use every part of the animal when I do that. Keep skin if applicable for leather etc, learn to cook the organs that you may not buy from store. Even cook marrow and carve bones etc. I find it sort of the respectful thing to do if I am going to kill something so I can eat.