“They Cut the Beaks Off” — What David Ramms Saw Changed Everything
Episode #0021
When you're ten years old and watching chickens get their beaks chopped off, the world stops making sense. That was the beginning for David Ramms.
It’s easy to ignore where our food comes from. Most of us grow up thinking it’s normal, maybe even natural. Then someone like David comes along—not screaming at you, not pointing fingers, but calmly walking you through the darker corners of something we all participate in: the food industry. And honestly? You might never look at your plate the same way again.
A childhood lesson most of us never got
David grew up vegetarian. But it wasn’t a trend, a health kick, or a rebellious choice, it was his mom’s way of living. She taught him to be kind to animals, not in the cutesy storybook way, but in a quiet, deep-respect kind of way.
When David was ten and curious about McDonald's, his mom didn’t argue. She showed him footage, graphic, raw, real. And it hit hard. Chickens so crammed together they’d attack one another, so their beaks got cut off. Pigs having their teeth pulled without anesthesia. Not to protect them—but to protect profits.
“You realize,” he said, “it’s not about feeding the world. It’s about extracting everything we can, with as little cost as possible.”
From Chorley to Croatia, armed with a camera
David didn’t just read about animal cruelty, he went to see it. He filmed it. Walked into farms and slaughterhouses across the globe. And each time, he thought he couldn’t be shocked anymore. Each time, he was wrong.
It wasn’t the overt violence that stuck with him the most, it was the psychological breakdown of the animals. Animals losing their minds in cages. Mothers crying after their babies were taken. Cows forcibly impregnated year after year just so we could drink their milk.
And yes, he’s filmed it all. Some of those clips? You’ve probably scrolled past them, thinking “this video is too sensitive.” That’s his footage.
Is change even possible?
You’d think someone who’s seen this much pain might be full of rage. But David’s approach is disarming. He’s funny. Calm. Strategic. He compares meat substitutes to video games, “If someone loves the taste of meat, but not the pain behind it, why not play Call of Duty instead of going on a real-life shooting spree?”
That one stopped us in our tracks too.
Still, he’s brutally honest about the challenges. The misinformation. The defensiveness. The trap of performative activism online—what he cheekily called “vegan porn”—where shock replaces substance. He's made his own mistakes. Called people “meat flakes” and leaned into outrage before realizing it didn't work. These days, his goal is simple: have real conversations. Build bridges. Keep the door open.
Protein myths, processed fears, and practical steps
What about nutrition? Don’t vegans risk protein deficiencies?
David’s response is clear: “If protein deficiency was such a risk, hospitals would be full of vegans. They’re not.”
He agrees that processed foods can be a problem, but that’s a problem everywhere, not just in veganism. His advice? Don’t swap one trap for another. Use whole plant foods when you can. Keep learning. Take it slow.
He’s not telling you what to do, he’s asking you to think.
What’s next?
David’s not done. He’s working on a massive project, top secret for now, but he says it’ll impact everyone. He’s planting seeds he may never see grow. And he’s okay with that.
“When I’m on my deathbed,” he said, “I want to know I did what I could. No regrets. That I built the foundation for a better world.”
🔍 Want to See What David Sees?
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This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being awake. Even if just for a moment.
