Comments by "Wobbles And Bean" (@WobblesandBean) on "Why ‘Ethical’ Foie Gras Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider" video.

  1. Hi, I'm a zoologist with avian veterinary training, and a duck/goose lover. I'm uniquely qualified to say this: there is no such thing as "ethical" foie gras. The reason for this is, foie gras is made of diseased livers. The goal is to bring the bird as close to death as possible before slaughter. The engorged fatty livers make life very painful for them. Also, they are not "hypnotized" by the bright light. He is merely triggering a predatory fear response. They are motionless because they are trying to be still until the perceived threat passes, but they are far from calm or relaxed. HOWEVER, as far as foie gras goes, this guy's methods are...not humane per se, but minimizes suffering as much as possible. If people are determined to have foie gras, I hope they support Eduardo, instead of traditional foie gras farmers. Frankly, the old method should be outlawed outright.
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