WarrensWorld Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 The Lies The reality;- The Truth *warning distressing images* The RSPCA are thinking about prosecuting! THINKING..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Wow. At least Waitrose have withdrawn the product off the shelves - they won't want to be damaged by this. Makes you question though how often Waitrose goes to see where their products are produced to see the environment for themselves? Maybe it is often and the company are good at concealing - but would be interested to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 OMGoodness ..........to brand those handlers animals is an insult to the animal kingdom ........they'd soon complain if they were treated in a similar fashion............ Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks for that WarrensWorld. I'm not veggie. I really enjoy my meat, I try to source properly raised food but I find myself eating less and less anyway. I haven't eaten duck in years because of the bad reputation of its rearing. I'm really fed up of the way we, as consumers, are regularly lied to.I must say I have always trusted Waitrose.......middle class image and all that I suppose but no supplier can monitor its producers constantly. That link has made my mind up. Only MY eggs and MY chooks from now on. At least they've had a good life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Absolutely disgraceful Each of those handlers should be prosecuted, there is no excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 That is awful! I've not watched the video, but read the article. I've bought that brand of duck from Sainsburys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks MODS for *warning distressing images* I should have put a warning there myself. Eileen is really upset, and as fired off emails to waitrose and the RSPCA.... Those "handelers" really need to be prosecuted. The owner didn't know what was going on!, so he didn't see the skips!.,,, Apologies if I've upset anyone, I just thought you should know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Fair play to Waitrose, we've just received this email from them. "Thank you for your e-mail. We are appalled by the footage taken at Hall Farm and as soon as we saw it we suspended this supplier whilst we carry out a full investigation. We have sent a vet to the farm to ensure the welfare of other ducks on the site and we are staying very close to this situation. The behaviour seen on the film is totally unacceptable and completely goes against the high welfare standards Waitrose expects of its farmers. Green Label Farms, who contract the team of catchers shown in the video, is also taking this matter very seriously and has suspended those involved while it undertakes its own investigation. We appreciate your concerns regarding this matter. I would like to thank you again for taking the trouble to bring this matter to our attention, and providing us with the opportunity to clarify our position. Regards, Katy Kelsey Waitrose Customer Sales and Support." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 They have also issued a statement on their Facebook page. I suspect there will be some talk about this at work tonight...... It is just awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I just don't trust Waitrose after the whole Halal issue. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I do trust Waitrose. I think they have a lot to lose over this if they are not seen to act quickly and decisively - which they appear to be doing. If I can't get to the butchers then I will buy my meat from Waitrose as opposed to any other supermarkets. They are more expensive - but like their ethics on the whole. But that is just my opinion Will watch as this story unfolds with interest - it is how a company reacts to a situation like this that tells you how important ethics are as opposed to their bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Yes - but as I understand it (from their forum) ALL their meat is Halal (except the Duchy Original range) - I'd love to be proved wrong about this though. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks for bringing this to our attention, and hats off to Waitrose for getting it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I haven't watched the video because this sort of thing enrages me and makes me want to do the same to people who abuse animals I am a vegetarian but I do buy free range, high welfare for my dog, You read reports like this and wonder if it is an isloated incident? The last free range turkey mince I brought for my dog for example, I hope that the turkey lived and died in a humane manner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 That's appalling. I buy Gressingham Duck from Waitrose because of their high welfare standards.- I remember seeing a programme some time ago about ducks being raised for the table, and Waitrose were one of the few suppliers to insist that the ducks had more than adequate free access to water. I have to say well done Waitrose for acting so promptly. They need to do more surprise visits themselves, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 horrible good for Waitrose for acting so quickly, they cant afford to be associated with such practices, its a shame that they dont keep any eye on their suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 horrible good for Waitrose for acting so quickly, they cant afford to be associated with such practices, its a shame that they dont keep any eye on their suppliers That's a bit unfair. They clearly do keep an eye on their supplier, as they had a visit scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Maybe unscheduled visits/spot checks/CCTV might be better,though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Maybe unscheduled visits/spot checks/CCTV might be better,though. Definitely. This should be made standard practice for any middleman selling produce labelled/marketed as high welfare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I've seen similar footage in the past (RSPCA footage, nothing to do with Waitrose) so I didn't watch the film as I really don't want to see it again. It's good that Waitrose have suspended sales of this product, but given that this sort of thing has been brought to light before it's a shame that they (and presumably other retailers of this product too) weren't keeping a closer eye on things. I don't eat meat - thank goodness - but hubby does and I always buy the highest welfare I can, but even this doesn't seem to be straightforward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I couldn't watch it either but Hingham isn't that far away from me. Balaclava on tonight methinks and a trip to Hall Farm under cover of darkness .................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I couldn't watch it either but Hingham isn't that far away from me. Balaclava on tonight methinks and a trip to Hall Farm under cover of darkness .................... A friend of mine also lives near them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I may have two balaclavas .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I could only watch it briefly, I just find things like that too upsetting. I'm glad of the response from Waitrose. I'm still not over watching the Bernard Matthews people playing baseball with the turkey and that was years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
