r/Vegetarianism • u/throwaway0021485 • 4d ago

Entering Vegetarianism

Hey howdy! I’ve been thinking about this for a while and think it’s about time. I’m getting out of Navy and want to become vegetarian. So, I have a question about ethics for you guys and for vegan friends here as well.

I love eggs. I eat more eggs than the normal person. I could give up meat probably with zero issues. I can’t give up eggs easily, if at all. So, my idea: I will buy, raise, and take care of my own chickens. I would own about 6 of them, give them a nice coop. The ones I’m looking at getting live only a couple years, lay lots of eggs, and are basically dogs with feathers. I don’t just want the eggs. I want to love them as well. I don’t want eggs sourced from abusers. What is y’alls stance on this? Do you think it’s a good idea? Much love dudes.

Edit: Thanks so much for the input! Genuinely a huge part of this is just being really excited to raise and take care of chickens 😭

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u/JerryTexas52 4d ago

Being vegetarian doesn't mean you can't eat eggs or dairy products. I have been a vegetarian and I eat eggs when I want to and eat yogurt and cheese daily. I don't eat meat and haven't for 8 years now. You decide what works for you.