I considered blindfolding, but from what I gather the protein would be activated merely with the presence of the field. Looks like the humane way to test, acco

I considered blindfolding, but from what I gather the protein would be activated merely with the presence of the field. Looks like the humane way to test, according to the article cited above, is to affix magnets to the eyes/beak to see if it disrupts anything. In any case, in retrospect, I personally feel my suggestion to remove the beak is more cruel than removing the eyes. Both are hideous to contemplate. But, a bird without a beak? That's just a miserable thing to imagine.