Jains don't even turn the porchlights on at night because of the insects who would be killed when they were attracted to the light. I should have added that one of the dietary restrictions includes eggs - fertile or not, it's off the accepted list. No, they won't even crack an egg to feed themselves.

In mourning their deaths, they acknowledge that the turkeys lives actually had some value - so, I'd have to say it was both.

I'm glad somebody does this. I have to do it silence or be looked on as a loony.