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re: We sent a cow to the processor
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:09 pm to Odysseus32
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:09 pm to Odysseus32
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Guess I have a soft spot?
I been out here 3 months. I had to put a calf down last week. It's hardened me a bit, but a cow that lets me pet her, that eats out of my hand. It's hard to know she's going to be put down.
My only solace is we've toured the processing facility. It's stress free, they take the cow to the killing floor, and it's over quick. She will be great and the family will appreciate her.
This would be me. Huge animal lover,and if I had cows/pigs, etc, would be hard to let one go.
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Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:14 pm to Kafka
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There were so many buffalo (one herd covering 4 states) b/c Indians, incredibly, preferred the taste to beef.
Actually their preferred animal was a mule or donkey. Everybody wanted some ---
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:16 pm to Odysseus32
So I'm guessing this was a pet at one time. I would probably feel awful if it was a personal pet, but getting some good meat for the freezer also sounds pretty good. I've never had a farm animal as a pet, but I could see it being a tough decision.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:16 pm to Odysseus32
I have a friend who runs a few cows and always keeps one for me. I think I need to go meet the animal personally. I can't just run around taking everything this world has to offer for granted.
This post was edited on 8/2/23 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:24 pm to Odysseus32
Congrats on the beef? 
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:24 pm to Odysseus32
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:28 pm to kywildcatfanone
The Bearded Butchers break down animals for a living. In this episode, they go to a farm to select a Wagyu steer for slaughter. One keeps nudging one of the brothers and eating out of his hand. He looks at the guy and said, "not this one." haha
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:28 pm to SwampyWaters
quote:nothing like butchering a yard chicken.
I've never had a farm animal as a pet, but I could see it being a tough decision.
You grab two legs inone hand, a hatchet in the other, and you stretch that chicken’s head out with the hatchet why are you make sure it’s in contact with the cutting block before you whack it and throw it to the side so the blood doesn’t splatter on you while it flips around in the yard.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:29 pm to Odysseus32
How old are you? Livestock is meant to benefit us so no need to get teary eyed.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:30 pm to Quatrepot
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nothing like butchering a yard chicken.
Those old maw maws got their legs pecked a few times. Those were the first birds to go. Maw maw didn't play.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:31 pm to Odysseus32
We’ve raised a couple/few pigs over the last 18 months, all for slaughter. My wife and younger kids (9,7,3)play with them, feed them, interact with them but are well aware of the purpose of the pig. Now, they don’t hang around the day I slaughter and butcher it, but they do help set up the spreader bar, pulley, rope, etc. (which I hang from their swing set). I also taught them about the method of dispatching the pig(large enough bullet and properly placed) so that it doesn’t suffer. They also help make sausage and wrap the meat for the freezer.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:36 pm to Btrtigerfan
quote:Indeed not .
Maw maw didn't play.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:39 pm to go_tigres
Its a good thing to understand the life cycle and how it works. Just remember that that animal had a good life and would have died some day. Enjoy it and don't waste it. Life's a real bitch, when you die something is going to likely eat you up too.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:42 pm to go_tigres
quote:Properly placed is what is important. I’ve put pigs down with a .22 caliber in the ear
I also taught them about the method of dispatching the pig(large enough bullet and properly placed)
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:44 pm to Odysseus32
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Idk man. I've learned a decent bit about cows since I've been here. They definitely don't experience emotions the same way we experience them, but they are not dumb.
My grandpa was a cattleman, and I grew up around them. A cow is a stupid and powerful beast that can seriously maim you without even trying or thinking about it. In my experience no one that has really dealt with them frequently would give two shits about whacking a cows head right off.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 5:51 pm to Btrtigerfan
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Those old maw maws got their legs pecked a few times. Those were the first birds to go. Maw maw didn't play.
My cousins wife killed the hell out of a rooster that spurred her. Chickens with attitude meet the pot quickly.
My grandma would wring their neck. One quick motion and they gone.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:00 pm to Odysseus32
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Anyone relate?
I mean, I love a good smoked beef rib if that helps.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:08 pm to Odysseus32
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She went into the trailer so willingly. That's what's fricking me up. She definitely was a little stressed, but she just waltzed in there like nothing could hurt her.
Great job, if they are stressed the hormones can give you off flavors, best you sing to her all the way to the knife.
Posted on 8/2/23 at 6:34 pm to Odysseus32
I don’t eat red meat often. Mostly eat chicken and turkey. Don’t feel bad because those frickers can get mean.
I can understand relating a cow to a horse almost if one raises them
I can understand relating a cow to a horse almost if one raises them
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