One of a triptych of paintings exploring the care and preparation of an animal as a source of food. Each one is of an animal that is both nurtured and then killed and prepared as food. The act of killing is displayed; a fish out of water, a knife to kill the pig (Little Swine) and a hand to wring the chicken's neck (Foul Deed) - I also added ominous sounding playful titles to elaborate upon the threat