Recent content by JohnMc

Nothing fancy here, just a flock of Jersey Giants.

I have actually thought about putting together grow out cages that have `draft` on all sides so they can nest and save space when not in use. And a removeable flat top cover to match. Turned over they could also serve as day use rabbit tractors.

Re: Saccos My father taught me -- Never say anything you would be ashamed of if it was front page news. And a mentor once told me -- You are a master of your words before they are uttered. They are your master thereafter. I remember this incident making the news. The young lady made a...

Pit Bulls get a bad rap. Any breed can be trained good or bad. The unfortunate thing is PB's have the equipment to make bad behavior a nasty affair.

Why has it become so common for AR people to use death threats??? --------------------------- Because it works I am afraid. It has gotten to the point that politicians cower from militant groups. The result is rather than standing up for the livestock owner who is the victim they would rather...

.... and he did http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/02/25/fire ... s-outrage/ The man was protecting his property. His only real error was he posted it on social media.

Marinea, Was Al Gore knocking on your door?? Global Warming, pfffffft.

Get a copy of a rent-to-own contract. Then look at the liability and merchantability clauses. Copy them in any arrangement you come up with. The rental people have seen it all and have the clauses all covered for practically any contingency.

craneman you done good, regardless. Considering the circumstances you have a heart.

I would have no pause in offing the dog found in the act. Have had dogs most of my life, love'm. But when they are doing something they should not, like the red queen says -- "Off with their heads!" Having said all that if the dog appeared to be contrite you have an unusual task. Presuming you...

Homesteader I watch on YouTube has a beginning series on rabbits -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yLqdepJ8yU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm3gTzPMQ5o

kelikani, Something else to consider would be raising the buns under contract. Find someone who already has the necessary sales outlets and work an arrangement to sell your output to them. Doing so my obligate you to only raise a particular breed, delivered at a particular weight for sale. You...

You ain't from Texas now is ya? Good biscuits and sausage without white gravy is a natural sin. :)

I hate to taint this thread with the mention of money, but that is part of the equation. Many shelter operators receive a good percentage of their operating budget from government entities and private donors. Now how long would such an operation last if the shelter had no more pets? Then where...