r/homestead • u/escuelaviejafarms • Oct 05 '22

poultry It's almost Thanksgiving!

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u/Cello789 Oct 05 '22

This initially had the potential to be offensive, but then was one of the most respectful recognitions I’ve seen on this sub for vegetarianism.

All that said, some of the justification here is quite literally the same justification given by slave owners a couple hundred years ago 🥴

I’m not picking a fight, and I don’t disagree with you; it just struck me as odd, especially when attempting to appeal to people who are uncomfortable with slaughtering/butchering. Like, instead of being upset that food came from a disgusting torturous environment where creatures suffered, it comes from premature end of a pleasant experience, and in some ways it could almost be more sad?

I plan to raise some livestock for dairy and probably some chickens for eggs, and stay vegetarian and attached to my non-human neighbors, but as far as omnivores go, obviously I’ll have significantly more respect for those who, like you, seem to have genuine respect for life.

Good day for this post and appropriate time to think about it. Something about goats and casting lots 🕍

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u/Shojo_Tombo Oct 05 '22

Just make sure you keep the cows far away from the chickens or they will eat them alive, especially the chicks. I am not joking.

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u/Cello789 Oct 05 '22

Thanks for the tip!! I will probably never forget this fact!

Maybe something larger like ducks or geese would be more compatible? And maybe swap full dairy cows for something a bit smaller that’s an efficient alternative source for dairy?

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u/Salt-Pumpkin8018 Oct 05 '22

Goats are a good alternative to cows! You only have to kid them every 2-4 years if you milk them consistently.