Rashi seems to explain that the concern with force-feeding is on account of tircha (overexertion) on Shabbos (see D”H Ela). Notwithstanding this concern, why wouldn’t over-feeding a camel (in anticipation of a journey) or calves (to fatten them) be assur on account of Hachana (preparing for the weekday)?
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Shabbos 155 – שבת קנה
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Today’s Daf Yomi Question:
Rashi seems to explain that the concern with force-feeding is on account of tircha (overexertion) on Shabbos (see D”H Ela). Notwithstanding this concern, why wouldn’t over-feeding a camel (in anticipation of a journey) or calves (to fatten them) be assur on account of Hachana (preparing for the weekday)?