Animals Deserve a Little Compassion

The videos, "Farm animals and Us" parts 1-3, were very interesting. I had not realized how intelligent farm animals were. That pigs could manipulate controlls, and chickens could get through mazes was more than i thought they could do. Before I thought that farm animals were just meant for eating and nothing else. I know now that they are very
intelligent creatures. However I do think that they should be eaten. I do think that the living conditions in which they abide are appalling. No animal should be confined and genetically bred like that. When I saw the chickens who could not even raise their bodies for water it pained me. Even though i believe animals should be eaten does not mean they have to suffer and be put through horrendous conditions.
I read the article on the BBC web site about pet treatment and agree one hundred percent. Animals as pets should have their needs met. Domesticated animals have their place in homes and with companions. Also some animals that are wild should remain that way. It is dangerous for people and for the animals when an untamed animal is domesticated. It is not natural and they should be as they were meant to be in their natural environment.
Overall I conlude that animals of all kinds should be treated with kindness. That is what struck me the most about the videos and article was that people need to treat animals nicely, even if they are to be eaten. While animals are in our care we should try to make them somewhat comfortable.