tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post2178611451178213819..comments2023-11-20T08:04:53.018-05:00Comments on the simple life ain't easy: Pigs for butcherAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143489710058190187noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-25736256853041522122011-06-05T21:29:21.303-04:002011-06-05T21:29:21.303-04:00Thanks for the comment Brianna. Let me know how th...Thanks for the comment Brianna. Let me know how the goat thing goes! I'm really considering one as well, maybe just a little Pygmy that wouldn't mind if I take some milk now and again for cheese, soap and maybe to make some caramel! It is really rewarding knowing how well your own 'food' is being treated.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143489710058190187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-4693881046841826042011-06-05T14:00:16.710-04:002011-06-05T14:00:16.710-04:00I totally get what you're saying. As omnivores...I totally get what you're saying. As omnivores it is obvious that we will end up slaughtering and eating another animal, and as humans civilized we started raising these animals rather than having to constantly hunt. It wasn't until money and greed became more important that we started treating our animals badly in favor of production.<br /><br />Since we moved to our house a few months ago, I am already caring for 4 month-old chicks and would like to get a milking goat by next Spring. Once little goaty clears up our back area (lots of blackberry bushes and cat tails) we can look at getting some pigs. I know that my husband is neutral about it all -- as long he sees the benefits -- but having the fresh meat, dairy, and eggs is SO crucial to health and wellness. There is nothing produced (other than from another's home farm) nowadays that compares!Brianna Storchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536753517735374221noreply@blogger.com