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65. I slaughter most of my families protein

Thu Aug 4, 2016, 02:11 PM

Aug 2016

Normally Ill harvest 2-3 deer a season and what that doesnt cover I go up a ways to my neighbor and will get a half of a cow from his farm. Same with the pigs, normally just one will do. As far as poultry, we have a variety in the back yard to choose from. If you havent had a fresh egg, then you dont know what you are missing. We also are planning next spring to set up 3-4 beehives. Thats about the only thing we are missing. As far as vegetables go, thats probably the biggest pain in the ass we have to insure that they come in properly every year. My grocery bill for a family of 5 is about 100-150 dollars every month, if that.

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Poll: Most would not stop eating meat if asked to by their loved one [View all] davidn3600 Aug 2016 OP

Why you ask.....because.... snooper2 Aug 2016 #1

That does look really, really good!!!!! tonyt53 Aug 2016 #9

That's just one of the bacon stacks at Red Mill! SeattleVet Aug 2016 #64

BLT my favorite sandwich! B Calm Aug 2016 #77

Most people wouldn't eat so much meat if slaughtering the animal yourself was required. tenderfoot Aug 2016 #2

And people would eat fewer apples and potatoes if required to pick them themselves. Nye Bevan Aug 2016 #3

So you make your own bacon? Do you wash off the driveway with the leftover blood tenderfoot Aug 2016 #30

That would take an awful lot of blood. Or a driveway only a Smart Car would fit in. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2016 #41

I grew up in a small farm with six other kids. Yep, I know how, but too damned lazy to do it now. tonyt53 Aug 2016 #8

I don't think killing 1 or 2 cows a year would be too traumatic. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2016 #15

I cut up and froze 5 Stripers last week. ileus Aug 2016 #26

You're a freaking monster. Orrex Aug 2016 #58

Beat me to it... whatthehey Aug 2016 #73

Then what's stopping you now? tenderfoot Aug 2016 #32

Lack of need. The meat market suits my wants quite nicely. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2016 #36

Most people wouldn't drive cars if you had to build 'em yourself. Throd Aug 2016 #17

Slaughtered a cow have we? tenderfoot Aug 2016 #33

I drive my car built by GM to buy meat at Safeway. It's much easier that way. Throd Aug 2016 #40

Well that escalated quickly. n/t reflection Aug 2016 #43

Read some of tf's posts. They're hilarious. And scary. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2016 #45

. Glassunion Aug 2016 #49

Maybe next time, you can watch. Orrex Aug 2016 #52

What an unnecessary thing to say. cwydro Aug 2016 #71

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Dude, you might want to go take a walk. cwydro Aug 2016 #81

Except... RobinA Aug 2016 #19

Not nearly as much as with factory farms. tenderfoot Aug 2016 #34

Not as many, but probably a higher ratio whatthehey Aug 2016 #74

You get over it quick. Loki Liesmith Aug 2016 #27

Killing cattle or people? tenderfoot Aug 2016 #29

Both, from what I understand. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2016 #37

Chris Kyle would know the ease of killing people. tenderfoot Aug 2016 #38

So would a drone pilot in an air conditioned trailer in Nevada. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2016 #39

If meat was the only thing they couldn't get at the grocery store ToxMarz Aug 2016 #44

Most people wouldn't eat so much bread if growing your own grain was required. uppityperson Aug 2016 #56

Most people wouldn't perform surgery on themselves, therefore surgery is bad. Orrex Aug 2016 #57

So much assholery over one comment. tenderfoot Aug 2016 #62

I'm pretty sure everyone here sees where the assholery originated Orrex Aug 2016 #68

And we could all live in Venezuela also DustyJoe Aug 2016 #79

My father worked for 36 years in a slaughter house liberal N proud Aug 2016 #61

Look at you. tenderfoot Aug 2016 #63

Obvious troll is obvious. Orrex Aug 2016 #69

I've eaten animals I've killed, but not for a long, long time. hunter Aug 2016 #75

Maybe some but not as many as one would think...... Jim Beard Aug 2016 #78

One of my earliest memories is standing in the driveway when a headless chicken MgtPA Aug 2016 #82

Clearly you've never been to an Eid Al-Adha celebration (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Aug 2016 #85

Why would anyone ask you to? frazzled Aug 2016 #4

There is NO need to eat meat for health reasons. But, as a veggie, I agree with all else you say. Doodley Aug 2016 #10

For you, that's true. There are a few health conditions that require animal-based protiens. haele Aug 2016 #23

Thanks for the reply. Do you mind if I ask what type of anemia you have? Doodley Aug 2016 #47

Aplastic Anemia. Genetic, runs in my mother's family. haele Aug 2016 #48

Sometimes there is frazzled Aug 2016 #25

"Compromised" is not a good description marybourg Aug 2016 #53

Completely untrue. I have severe hypoglycemia marybourg Aug 2016 #51

+1 FLPanhandle Aug 2016 #13

they want it all for themselves ;-) GreatGazoo Aug 2016 #24

"Willing" and "able" are two entirely different things. WillowTree Aug 2016 #5

I've been married to a vegetarian for 20 years.... vi5 Aug 2016 #6

I would, as long as I didn't have to cook. what a pain in the ass to chop vegs and have Gabi Hayes Aug 2016 #7

You eat meat, but are you saying you don't eat (or chop) vegetables? Doodley Aug 2016 #11

A small, very inexpensive food processor now does all my chopping. KittyWampus Aug 2016 #21

We evolved as ominvores. SheilaT Aug 2016 #12

Human evolution... handmade34 Aug 2016 #54

Our continued evolution SheilaT Aug 2016 #60

possibly handmade34 Aug 2016 #70

Are insect grubs meat? hunter Aug 2016 #76

My wife is a vegetarian and so am I most days. hunter Aug 2016 #14

I would not. Throd Aug 2016 #16

LOL at the article title and picture petronius Aug 2016 #18

It's just so much easier if both partners either eat meat or don't eat meat. Fortunately my wife OnDoutside Aug 2016 #20

I've had this exact discussion with my GF... Javaman Aug 2016 #22

Wouldn't change Loki Liesmith Aug 2016 #28

My offhand interpretation is, the deciding factor is how much the choice directly impacts others. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #31

You know how to tell if someone's a vegan? Marr Aug 2016 #35

I would not stop eating meat bigwillq Aug 2016 #42

People should support the elimination of factory farms. Vattel Aug 2016 #46

Sorry I like my protein JesterCS Aug 2016 #50

My husband gets testy if I try to serve a meatless meal Freddie Aug 2016 #55

This is a very entertaining thread TeddyR Aug 2016 #59

I slaughter most of my families protein Separation Aug 2016 #65

I would never stop drinking no matter who asked whistler162 Aug 2016 #66

Friends don't ask friends to give up bacon cheeseburgers. nt B2G Aug 2016 #67

I would sneak out for a hamburger on the sly. roamer65 Aug 2016 #80

I'm trying to eat more legumes. I have a lentil recipe we really like. applegrove Aug 2016 #83

Begs the question: Would you want a partner who makes demands for you to change? Quantess Aug 2016 #84

I tried to ask to ask my dad to change his diet. yewberry Aug 2016 #86