#chicken or goat manure

[farmerstrend]

Parsley Farming Success Story From a Kiambu Farmer Earning Thousands

Stephen Wachira is one of the many farmers in Kenya who have achieved success through cultivating a variety of herbs. The farmer in Kimunya, located along Kenyatta Road in Kiambu County, grows a variety of herbs on his farm, including parsley, which helps him supplement his income. After months of searching for a more profitable crop, he finally decided to settle on parsley. Armed with a capital…

[homeofhousechickens]

You may not want to hear this, but none of these cows in the above pictures are being neglected or abused. That last cropped picture is actually from a bigger farm as well during the storms happening during the Loon fallout event.

Mud is a completely normal part of raising livestock, especially in places where it gets wet and rainy during different parts of the year. Even the driest climates will experience a build-up of manure and mud around feeding and watering locations since livestock likes to hang out there for obvious reasons.

The idyllic pictures you see of cows in green pastures likely have a rotational grazing setup or large amounts of land, which isn't possible or feasible for most small farmers. Pastures in this state are a common side effect of having large livestock, but even chickens, goats, and dogs can turn a pasture into dirt if the pasture can't get rest. It doesn't mean the animals are getting neglected or abused, and anyone who says otherwise is likely coming from a place of privilege or ignorance.

The suicide rate for agricultural workers is five times higher than the general population. Farmers experience more debt, indignity, and isolation compared to the general population and what sucks is when I talk about this I get replies that are like "just choose a different profession" when these people are how your getting fed. Food does not magically manifest in the grocery store it comes from farmers, and farmer depression is a global crisis.

I'm sure there are some people who are uncomfortable with those photos but I want you to sit in that discomfort and realize that when you buy beef from the store it's not unlikely that that cow stood on a muddy floor and that cows have been standing in muddy pastures for thousands of years.

This isn't a post bashing rotational grazing and other forms of pasture management. I just think it's ignorant to assume these animals are being neglected because their pasture is muddy and that their owners arent always looking for ways to change that. This stuff does make it harder for people to share their troubles or profession. The cows above likely have less hoof issues then cows only on sand, metal grates, or concrete.

Memes like the above exist for a reason.

[arminzblackbimbo]

yes or yes

blackbimbo!reader x country boy aoi todou

tw: mdni, inexperienced reader, very spoiled reader, sloppy kissing, virgin reader, messy oral (fem. r), missonarry, mentions of blood, nipple play, choking mention, reader calls todo "to' ", communication kink ??, babycakes as endearment, and lots of pouting !!

you're a spoiled thing

always been spoiled and always got your way with whatever you wanted. prancing around in pink with your pretty bows. never lifting a finger ever. causing your parents to hire nice farm boys to do all the heavy lifting on your family's farm.

all the boys in town wanted to get in those little skirts you wore, always flirting with you and peeking under your skirtsl when you bend over. playing with your feelings. your parents always having to save you from their evil intent

you never knew when they were flirting with you, you just assumed they were being nice to you. always helping you, always getting close to you until your snatched from their grasp by your loved ones.

todo watched you walk out your house all done up while he was throwing hay as far as he can, arms bulging with muscles as he observed you say your greetings to the animals in their pens.

a mini skirt and a short top that just cover you push up bra and shoulders leaving your bare stomach out. of course leaving plenty cleavage. smiling at your pets (the farm animals). they are damn there like your pets every last one of them. finding ways sometimes to sneak them in the house for comfort.

you are stunning in the sun light as you travel to the chickens that you've given each their own names. patting their little heads and feeding them out the palm of your hand.

kissing the ducks and goats on their head leaving a little bit off your lipliner on their fur and feathers. he gets so entranced by the way you're so kind to things that would end up on his dinner plate. it makes him see your sincere ways

of course you have on you pretty pink heels some how missing all the manure and mud that lays on the ground. the hard working boys are moving fast to pick up the mess so your pretty feet don't get dirty.

it doesn't matter how fast they move because at the end of each day your telling your daddy about all the mud that got on your shoes and orders one of the farm boys to get to cleaning

"hii todo" your smiling hard waving your hand excitedly as you say your daily greetings. chest bouncing while you wave. so friendly and clueless at the eyes that wander while you do something so innocent

he missses you saying hi to everyone else he's just too concentrated on waving back and saying his daily "hi miss (୨୧)"

sneaking into your room slowly not to alert everyone sleep in the farmhouse. all the employees having their own rooms in the back of the house, he has to travel through the large flat home to the east wing.

praying your daddy doesn't wake up and snatch him out his skin, on the west side. being extra quiet shutting the door behind him. he just wanted to give you a goodnight kiss before you go to bed, which you have grown to love.

“omgg todo i’ve missed youuu !!!!” you jump up and down on your knees. his white beater and sweatpants looks so good on his wide body. seeing his thick length swinging free in his sweats as he tells you to shush.

“babycakes hush up !!” he holds his finger up to his lips giving you a nervous look. on you knees looking so cute and innocent on your pretty pink sheets. wearing a nightgown that cups your breast and flows at your hips. making him eye you up and down.

"i'm sorry to' im just so excited" you launch up out of your bed standing on the sheets on your painted white toes. you walk towards him. jumping on him and putting your legs tightly around him. he has to hold your butt to keep you up on burly body.

"i missed you too" his chest rumbles as he says it. the tone low and gravely. maybe it's the way your legs are wide open around his body but for some reason you feel thumps in your underwear. it's thumping so hard against him. you hope he doesn't feel it.

your whine now grabbing his neck it almost sound like crying. "you ok babycakes ?" he reaches underneath your flowy night gown to rub his heavy hand on your back. you lip is poked out , you stick your face into his neck, gripping his waist tightly.

him rubbing your back is making the rhythm in your panties jump with your heartbeat. and his one hand on your butt occasionally gripping the flesh there, hand making contact with your underwear covered backside.

you whine almost wanting to jump out of his hands from the pleasure your feeling all of sudden. usually your kisses were innocent just wanting to have his lips on yours, never feeling like how you do now. y'all first couple of kisses being messy and unorganized. you've just now got the hang of his lips on yours.

you start to squirm in his hands making him have to grip you tighter. "i just want my kisses todo" your muffled in his neck. he pats your butt lightly making you whine "what do you say baby ?" he's gripping your flesh tighter "please to' " while your hands are tight around his neck.

you lift you head up to look at him lips trembling cause your not getting your way. your so spoiled. he goes to peck you trembling lips. "it's ok baby, ill give you all the kisses" he pecks you lips harder kissing your lips a little feverish. gripping your tightly. you try and move your lips faster against his but you just can't keep up he's moving to fast.

your lips slow him down he wants his pretty girl to kiss him slow. so slow that you start to feel fuzzy in your skin. feel like your getting too hot for your clothes. even the a.c. in your room is not helping. you pull away and breath against his pillow like lips. you know what needs to be done to relieve your body of this temptation.

"todo i want you to touch me " he eyes widen as you look into them. "w-w- what do you mean, i'm touching you right now babycakes" he looks so cute stammering and his cheeks heating up.

"no, i want you to touch me right 'ere" your hand goes to touch the front of your panties while you hand lingers there you make contact with his bulge. he hisses a little not use to the feeling. he shudders, his body shaking. soft ohs leaving his lips at the realization of what you want him to do.

he sits you both down in the bed. needing to control his emotions. you still in his arms now sitting in his lap. "you sure babycakes ?" your eyebrows furrow up at his question. yes your sure. you want him to touch you badly. so badly why his he not doing what you want him to do ? you just told him what to do.

do all boys do this? "if you don't touch me, i'm gonna get somebody else too" you pout at him. your upset at him at such caution he is taking. you need him to have urgency this is an important issue you have. you just can't quite put you finger on it but it feels drastic in between your thighs.

looking at you being pouty and a brat he sucks his teeth at you. your something else knowing those boys down the hall are just waiting for one syllables of your approval to jump on you. the hand gripping the flesh of your butt goes give you a rough love tap on the fat there "ah cut it out, baby your so spoiled"

your whining at the hit. crossing your arms in front of your chest. he puts both hands on each check of your butt. rotating his palms in circles. "i want to touch you, but i want you to be sure because you can never take back what i'm about to do to you, do you understand ?"

you gulp lowly. you really want him. nodding your head. liking the way your tingling in his hands is making your breath shorten and stagger. "come on, baby you gotta say it ?" he moves to your ear and whispered into it.

your eyes watering at the need that you are feeling "yes please touch me todo" you grip on his hard arm muscles getting excited. tears welling in your eyes even more. feeling him give your earlobe a soft lick at your pleases. makes you almost shake in his hold.

he likes how you react to his movements. going to suck on the skin of your ear. he continues his sucking on your soft skin and moves down to where your ear and neck meet. your legs feel so jelly like, you can barely move them it's like static.

"ok baby, i'll give you whatever you want " he had so much love in his eyes. he lies you on your back in your pink sheets. loving how you wrapping around him tighter like a koala. and tongue licking up your neck looking for a good spot for him to start sucking on the skin. lips smacking against your jaw line when he pulls away from the hard suckling of his lips.

his lips going back to make another bruise on your throat. his heavy body on top of you makes the pleasure your feeling even more intense. slight whimpers of the contact starting to make you dizzy. you can feel something so big on your panties. it's making friction with you as todo moves on top of you.

the feeling of his burly body between your legs was enough to make you moan. on top of him sucking on your neck making you feel you buzz in your skin. he is just as excited as you were. he almost impatient but he wants this to be perfect for your first time.

going to take your nightgown off he feels you become tense. "it's ok, it's only me" he consoles you pulling the cloth up slowly while you shake your head ok. your nervous for him to see everything. as your clothing flies over your head. he looks at you with admiration. he sees your blemish free skin and your supple breast that sit on your chest.

you moisturized after your bath, your skin glistening in the soft light of your room. the air conditioning making your skin prickle and the peaks on your chest harden. he is breathless as he looks at you "you're so beautiful" he cups your breast in his hands. hands squeezing with pressure making you whine a lilttle.

he goes to give you a light kiss on the peak of skin there sticking his tongue out a little to get just a small taste of you, he can't resist himself. getting a taste of the shine on your skin you taste so good. kissing each nipple just once. he groans while he kisses the flesh. hands gripping your supple skin, your so soft.

opposite from his hands that are rough with farm work. he lets your breast go. he wants to hold them longer but he'll be stuck if he does. stuck looking at your beauty.

he slips his hands down your stomach hands tight on your abdomen liking how it curves out for your hip. he looks at your pretty panties that have a little bow on the front. "so cute" he smiles at the undergarments. you can feel your cheeks get hot at him staring at you so fondly.

he works the cute underwear off of your hips, wasting no time in seeing your whole body. and of course what lies under the drenched cloth is something he doesn't want to take his eyes off of. it's so pretty and plump. he has to get on his chest on the bed and get a closer look.

the brown swirls of skin and you little hole that pushes out more and more of your juices. everything he has dreamed of. it makes him so hard in his pants he has to breathe slowly. "she's so pretty" it's makes you blush that he can be so soft about things like this. his breath touching the liquid down below.

his fingers itch to touch you and he can't help himself when he brings your juices to your clit. he circles your slimy skin under his fingertips. you almost jump out of the bed at the feeling, you feel your skin become on fire his touches so tenderly where your most sensitive. just small circles feeling you pulse under his fingertips as he continues to warm you up. your soft sounds make him want a taste of you.

pulling his fingers back to see your stickiness try and keep him in place but his mouth is greedy. wants a taste, needs to taste you so bad it makes him needy. putting your legs over his shoulders. he has closer look at you. his mouth is watering as he makes one broad lick to your folds.

his licking you softly tasting where your most fertile. loving how to twitch and whine. you moan so softly he wouldn't hear you if he wasn't listening. hearing your breath quicken while he licks you up so sensual. quickening his tounge causes you to hear your wettness connect with his spit.

his lips go to suck tenderly on your clit. his strong arms locked around your back he can feel you arch in his hold. your back coming off the bed as you start to cry out louder. the suction of his lips doesn't stop the movement of his tongue. making you try and get away from the pleasure.

"ahh to' " he looks up at you head thrown back, with your pretty lips open for your moans to come out. your gaining volume "baby cakes you gotta be quiet" he speaks against you.

your cheeks heat up at his words "i'm sorry" your embrassed by your loudness as you cover you face with you hands. you feel him sigh against you

"it's ok baby just don't be so loud" he kisses your sticky skin and goes back to slurping you juices in his mouth. loving the taste of you his tongue lapping at you. your so wet it dripping out of you so much he had to work fast to swallow it all up.

he just started but you feel your toes start to buzz flexing over his shoulders. you start to move your hips around, his hands having to keep you steady as he feast on you. it feels so good you have to bite on your lip to contain your sounds.

"ugh todo" the pleasure makes it hard for dialogue. for you to even think. you just can think about its making you feel like your ears are popping. your hands making way into his hair that is in a bun.

your grip the hair in effort to make him at least slow the carress of his tongue. hands shaking on his head. his own hands come to your legs to pull them back just a little more so he can push his face in more. it feels more intense like he has more access.

you have to put you hand over your mouth as you feel your moans in your throat threaten to come out. while todo eats away at you sloppily, making slurping sounds bounce off the of the walls of your room.

your calfs starts to flex and you begin to feel a shaking sensation in your legs. it's a sweet pleasure that moves through you, right into your stomach and you moan loudly in your hand. it's hard to breathe with one of your air supplies cut off.

loud moans behind you hand and he just can't get enough of you it makes his eyes roll back when you juices squirt in his mouth and your legs shake in his hands. so cute for him. he so happy that his fantasies get to come true.

he slurp you up one last time and give you one last special kiss that makes you jump on the bed as he pulls himself up to look at you. you spread out for him and breathing hard your hand over your face collecting yourself.

he come close to your face and kisses your hand away and looks you in your tired eyes "you still want me babycakes ?" you shake your head fast still catching your breath. grabbing your face and squishing your cheeks together "what do you say ?"

your lips smushed together by his fingers "yes, todo please" he pecks your puckered lips and start to work his way out his clothes. taking the white beater off to show his big chest and his hard stomach. he moves slow taking off his sweatpants not wearing nothing underneath, your automatically met with his long length.

it's so pretty and it's so big. his brown skin coats everything, tanned so perfectly. he lets you stare at him just as he admired you. letting your eyes wander all over him. "can i call you pretty too ?" you ask innocently.

he laughs a little it makes his body shake lightly with it. even the thickness between his thighs. you eyes never leaving it even as he answers. "of course you can baby" your so cute to him. as you cheeks get hot at his answer and you shy away

he position his arms in the crook of your knees. spreading them wide, keeping them suspended there with his rod of arms so you are open for him to see.

"i'm not flexible todo, that hurts" the sudden stretch in your muscles makes you pout. your bottom lip shaking while you feel your hips stretch with your legs. never being in this position before makes it hard for you

"all ya' do is whine all day just be quiet real quick baby" he moved one palm off the bed and goes to grab the column of your throat just to hold you secure to shut you up. not to hurt you he could never hurt his baby. but he can only take so much whining.

"why are you being mean to me" you lip is wobbling at him. he looks at your eyes beginning to water. "not mean baby, just want you spread for me is that ok ?" pecking you lips to stop your eyes from the tears.

"it's ok" you whispers softly against his lips. suddenly feeling that thumping from the beginning of the night come back worst, its like your on fire. you initiate the first kisses that starts his grinding against your sloppy entrance him rubbing against you skin to skin makes you hum into him

you leaking a lot, plenty of juices to coat him entirely. he pulls away breathlessly and rest his forehead against you. he's almost just as needy as you are. he sits himself up and looks down at the mess you've made in such little time.

spread your juices all over him. while you just watch him in amazement. he's ready to have you. he positions his arms back where they were. spreading you just a little wider for him. he can see you pulsing waiting for him. 

pressing one last kiss to your lips he pressing into you slowly, you can hear a pop as he slips inside finally. the tip of him entering your wetness. you try and relax but his width making you tense up. as you whine at the intrusion.

"it's ok, it's ok " he pecks your face with little kisses to calm you down. your chest heaves as you breathe hard to relax your being teared into. even with just the tip he is spreading you wide. you can feel your breathe escape you.

you try and breath when you feel him slowly add more of his length into you but you can barely keep up. holding onto his arms as you whine from the way he trynna work more in. while you breath in and out slowly. todo making kisses across your face relaxing you in the process.

grabbing him by the neck you push your face into his neck his body weight on top of you causes you to be stretched out more. your legs twitching beside his arms. "mmh todo it hurts" you face smushes into his skin.

"you ok ?" he sucks on your neck the suckling making you pull your head back. your skin is humming at the pressure in your pelvis. he can feel you nod your head into his skin. "come on babycakes use your words" you huff out in annoyance.

"yes todo, please" you whine into his strong neck liking how when he moves his arms you legs stretch out even more. he careful pushing more into you, your walls clenching tight around him. he's happy you can't see his eyes roll back in his head. breathing hard into your soft skin.

so wet for him. it's leaking under you making the bed wet. he has to moan softly he feels bad knowing your in pain while he is in pleasure. his tip leaking more precum into your walls.

he's almost flush with you with one more thrust in. you can feel the pressure move deeper inside you as you stretch to accept him. with one final push of his hips he pops inside. hips touching yours all the way. you feel him poke something that has you body shaking. eyes seeing the back of your head as you moan into todo neck gripping him with both arms.

you moan right in his ear making his sensors go off. "you feel ok babycakes" you whine at his question shaking your head into his skin

"that felt good to' " his arms flex at the new realization. he pulls his face up to look at you.

"you like be fulled up don't you doll" he looks at you eyes while you pout. your embrassed at him looking at you so vulnerable

he pulls his hips all the way back looking down at the slight tint of red in the cream that leaks out of you. leaving just the tip in for you to suction on. rolls his hips slow making sure to be flush with you once again and now he can see you convulse with thrill and your head thrown back. legs quierving within his arms.

"mmm it feels so good todo" you now see the pleasure that all your friends talk about the things you read about. you feel him in your stomach making your moans gain volume, your swollen lips open to let the noise out. you can hear your wetness moving with todo movements too causing your room to grow with sound. he goes to shut you with lips allowing you to moan in his mouth

his strokes are long and detailed, your back almost coming off the bed as you arch up from him hitting a spot deep inside of you. his tongue circling with yours in your mouth. the moans muffled in by both of you

his hips moving but so slow hitting the spots so deep in you that you want him to hit them with more urgency. you pull you and todo lips apart "harder to' " whining out against his lips. his hands gripping into the sheets. he still moves at almost a snail pace and moving his hips to have a long stoke enter you.

he looks at you in the eyes seeing you tense your eyebrows at his slow pace. his arms spread you out more allows him to go almost deeper than before making you eyes flutter. "mmm go harder todo" he is not listening still pistioning his hip slowly make you stretch around him so slow. your walls are tender as the stretch around him accepting his big length as he reaches even further each thrust.

he moves his hand to grab at your neck. adding a small amount of pressure as you pulse around him. "stop wit all that whining, that's not how you ask baby" his hand squeezing a little tighter. your breath being caught in your throat. todo always teaching you to use your manners even in an intimate moment like this.

tears almost sprouting in your inner corner "please, todo go harder" you look so pretty with tears in your eyes, spread open for him to see all your cream that coats you and him, making obscene noise.

hand on your throat as you bottom lip shakes. "as you wish, baby" he moves to suck on your lip that is wobbling liking how you suck on his top lip too.

he takes his hand from your neck to press on your stomach while moving closer to where you're most sensitive. his big palm pressing adding pressure on top of pressure of him inside of you. his fingertips choose to rub your sensitive flesh in slimy circles. your clit thumping under his fingers. your hips jump up at the feeling . your juices gushing even more.

pulling out of you all the way seeing your hole push out even more cream your hole looks so pretty as it pulses for him. still moving your sticky flesh in circles. your skin buzzing almost hearing the buzz in your ears.

he positions his tip again as he slowly pushes in and it feels like the first time all over again he's so big stretching you so wide. only the tip in and with so much wettness he is able to snap his hips into you. the rough treatment making your body move with thrust, it almost hurt but at the same time it feels so good.

your shaking like a leaf, feeling so good you can't help and moan out loud. " babycakes what's wrong ?" you face pouting deep as he thrust harder again making you cry out. "ain't this what you wanted ?" he starting a harsh pace of thrust that makes your legs tremble and with him rubbing on you it's making you start to clench around him tighter then you already are.

todo groans as the his strong strokes almost becomes to much for even him. as he starts clenching his jaw to control himself not wanting to be too rough with you. "ahhhh todo i-i think i-i-i'm -" your mouth can even keep up with brain as it thumps in your head from todo as he surrounds you his burly body keeping you suffocated by him.

your eyes rolling all the way back as you shake violently as liquid goes in a stream in between your bodies. his rubbing causing it to spray instead of stay in a steady stream of juices. "there you go babycakes, don't you feel better you were all pent up" he sweet talks you watching you relax into your pleasure

but he doesn't stop his movement making your limbs shake stronger and you continue to spray out your wettness on to his stomach. "ahhh to' please i can't take it" your french tip toes flex so hard your tensed up. he moves his hand away from your swolleness to hold you neck once more to kiss your pretty lips.

his tongue moving fast he hasn't taught you about all of this, the way his tongue is trying to suck on yours letting spit gather in both of your mouths. you feel him start to move around moving his arms to circle at your waist but he brings your legs into the tight embrace.the crook of you knees in the crook of his arms keep your legs secure as wraps his arms around your waist.

"oww todo that hu-" he doesn't even let you finish up he just goes right back to kiss on you. kissing messy as you try to kiss him at the same speed but he is moving faster than you. keeping you distracted he start thrusting hard and with your knees to your stomach like this it feels even deeper it feels like it's touching the back of your walls making you lurch in his hold.

he hips so strong that his stride is not ruined by your hips moving trying to get away from him. the pleasure makes black dots appear in your vision. your shaking hand having to come to his flexing stomach to try and slow him down but really he is to distracted by how wet you are to even see your little hand try and push him away.

his lips now breathe hard on you. you can finally hear his moans. they are deep in his chest but some are high pitched you never heard him make any of these noises. the way his hips almost move faster from his hard pace making you see stars.

"ugh todo gimmie it i-i-i can take it" it's almost like he can't snap out of it. the trance you have him in maybe it's soul connecting with yours from the intamicy your bodies share. your babbling against his lips it's almost like nosense hiccuping random words together.

your legs involuntary jerking in his hold. his grunts get louder. it's almost like he embrassed trying to kiss you to quiet himself but it just bounces off the sounds your making. he has to resort to other things moving his head down to your chest to suck on the peak of your breast. twirling his tongue his moans muffled by your chest. this different sensation on top of the way he is abusing where your the most plump.

you body feels like pins are shooting through everywhere and you can't even prepare yourself for the stream of juices that leave you making you silently scream out. you clench up so tight he has no choice but to release into you. the warm liquid is such a unique feeling. it makes your plush walls even tighter around him pulsing hard.

he happy he choose to suck on your soft skin because he is sure he would have made plenty of noise for everyone to hear. he still sucks when he comes down from his high of euphoria he had stilled his hips fully contected to you while he grinds into you tip tapping at back of your walls

the swollenness of your walls gripping him tight while he grinds. you body shaking and your eyeballs in the back of your head. your gripping on his shoulders. suckling never stopping making you tingle.

you can feel the air from his nose hitting you skin as he overstimulates himself while grinding. static is what your skin feels like when he stills himself with deep groans. he comes up for air to check on you. you look so worn out and tired but your usual pout is a small smile. content on how you body is feeling

he just laughs at you while you eyes start to close from exhaustion. he lets you rest while trying to pull out but you don't allow it, putting your hands at his waist to keep him in you. when your legs are set free from his grasp you pull them around his waist tight keeping him extremely flush with you

moaning in overstimulation at the feeling. he just sighs and lets you. knowing it's going to be hassle to get you in the tub to wash him off you. but he content with everything that has conspired.

your lip is still poked out later on when he says he has to give you a break and you cant get no more of his loving. he has to teach that you can't always get your way. but he fails because your just too sweet for him to handle. he did say your were spoiled as can be.



[rothjuje]

I don’t know what happened, but we’re becoming farm people. I just spent 20 minutes comparing different kids of manure.

Yesterday I saw that my favorite farm stand had opened for the season and I squealed and Justin was like why don’t I build you a fenced in garden and you just grow your own? A bit later I was talking about quail for their tiny adorable speckled eggs and getting a rabbit just to use its droppings in the garden and Justin asked “why are you talking about quail and a rabbit? Our next animals are goats.”

So that’s what we’re doing, living out our farm fantasy hahaha. Justin discovered that goats eat poison oak and that people pay big money to rent them out to eat excess vegetation and Justin is sold. I’m not ready for goats, seems like a big responsibility, but apparently sometime soon. And apparently their droppings are more beneficial than rabbit droppings, but so are chickens if you compost them right.

Why am I this way? What happened to me? Instagram? I had chickens in Texas and I loved my girls, but I wasn’t this level of obsessed with them. But now I see all these different breeds and characteristics and egg colors and I have become a chicken hoarder. I had to stop going to my favorite tractor supply because I became friends with the manager and he kept getting me to take his store’s injured birds home. So far we have rehomed 4 aggressive roosters (but kept our sweetheart silkie roo) and have 18 total. Three starlight eggers, three buff orpingtons, three mystic marans, two Easter eggers, two silkies, two booted bantams, a leghorn, a rhode island red, and a silver-laced sebright. We’ll get medium green eggs, light green eggs, maybe some blue if we’re lucky. And lighter brown, medium brown, and dark dark brown from the marans. And smaller cream colored ones from the bantam ladies. And the leghorn will lay the standard white you’re used to from the store, fun fact I hatched fertilized eggs from the store once and leghorns are what hatched!

I saw some reel that said that chickens are the gateway farm animal and ding ding ding. Once you have chickens you start looking up guard animals and then you want a goose. Then you go to a feed store and see that they have turkens (naked neck chickens that are social/sweet and are so ugly they’re cute), turkeys, ducks, and quails. I mean ducks are stinky and messy but I’ll take the rest please, thank you.

My grandma was an animal hoarder, is this genetic? She had an actual aviary and llamas and cats. We had animals growing up but I remember begging forever for a Guinea pig, it’s not like we had a farm. But at one point I was breeding Guinea pigs and fish. And incubating chicken eggs. So maybe it is in my genetics. A 10 year old asking for fish breeding supplies is not on my radar, what kid does that? Maybe this side of me has lied dormant under some depression fog. I don’t know.

Justin being on board is dangerous though. He didn’t even say anything when he came home from his work trip to 6 new chickens living in his office. He wasn’t as pleased about my “pointless” fish though, but I am loving my little aquarium. It’s next to my aerogarden and it’s such a happy little corner.

Anyway.

We need to push back the retaining wall in the backyard. Well *need* might be a little strong. But the wood panels are rotted out and need to be replaced. Right now it’s 2.5 high and the field of poison oak beyond is starting to travel down and I am so severely allergic my arms are constantly covered is weeping wounds. We’re going to push it back til it’s at 4 ft and then build the chicken run, originally it was supposed to be 10 by 8, but now I’m thinking it needs to be 12 by 8 minimum.

We’ve been chipping away at excavating ourselves but with between the kids, the boulders, and my rash reaction it’s just not worth it, we need someone with a machine so we hired someone to come excavate it next week. With the space, our backyard will eventually be dining area w pergola, chicken run/coop, fenced in garden area, swing set and jungle gym for the kids, goat shed/area, then Justin’s big shed that he hopes to break ground on this summer. When we’re done with that we’re going to build steps up to access our side yard, clear and level the clearing, and then put pavers or bricks down for a fire pit area.

I am absolutely obsessed with our property. I want to utilize as much of it as we can, and I never want to take for granted that we are lucky to have land and live somewhere breathtakingly beautiful. Life isn’t perfect by any means, but I still feel like I’m living the dream.

[crimeronan]

growing up in the deep rural woods like

you look out at the lightening 6am morning and see a fucking massive horse trotting down the road

wait shit it has antlers that’s not a horse. shit. shitshitshit

mom dad wake up there’s murderous megafauna loose at the bus stop

the woods are totally safe and completely fine except for how some kids swear up and down they got threatened by a mountain lion once and also there are ghosts. you do not even know if mountain lions live in your area (ghosts definitely live in your area)

half the girls in freshman year english class write their personal essays about the first time they butchered or shot game 

these essays are great and these girls are making you feel things. mysterious things

your best friend’s driveway always smells overpoweringly of manure no matter which way the wind is blowing. she does not live on a farm

the neighbor’s free roaming chickens come over to say hello to you every morning

those bitches really do scream at the crack of dawn. the legends are true

the neighbor’s goats keep getting loose and coming to say hello also

they are eating the front yard

all of it

eating him

the man down the road always brings by 30 pounds of homegrown squash and zucchini from his garden when harvest time rolls around

there is a giant pack of feral turkeys roaming the street like a gang and they want every human on earth dead

they WILL terrorize your toddler

the turkeys are scarier than any bear or moose ever

[sesame-sim]

Cottage Living vs Horse Ranch comparison

Horse Ranch deemed by many to be merely a good game pack. Meanwhile, Cottage Living is one of the expansion packs most lauded for being expansion pack worthy. But is Horse Ranch really so much worse?

Let’s compare.

Cottage Living has 12 lots.

Horse Ranch has 13 lots

Cottage Living animals = rabbits and foxes which can not be owned. Chickens and cows and llamas that can be owned but are tied to their housing object. Also, chickens can breed.

Horse Ranch = horses, goats, sheep that can be owned and are not tied to housing object. Horses not only can be bred but pass on traits and have special traits which can only be achieved from breeding.

Cottage Living has neighborhood missions

Horse Ranch has neighborhood missions

Cottage Living has competitions for things like best crops/pies

Horse Ranch has horse-related competitions of various levels

Cottage Living has Agnes and Agatha Crumplebottom

Horse Ranch has Robert Crinkletop

Cottage Living has a lot of farming gameplay and lot challenge of simple living and foxes

Horse Ranch has nectar making gameplay and lot challenge of wild prairie grass which can be harvested and horses can freely graze on it. Also, manure can be harvested and used. 

Cottage Living has a town center area with bar, 2 stall shops, and also shell shop which can only be clicked on

Horse Ranch has a town center area with nectar bar and shell shops which can only be clicked on

Cottage Living has grocery delivery service

Horse Ranch has ranch hand service

Cottage Living has gameplay for child sims such as interacting with the animals

Horse Ranch allows horse riding for child sims as well as interacting with the other animals

Cottage Living has cross-stitching

Horse Ranch has a new type of dancing

Cottage Living does not have a new event type

Horse Ranch has 2 new event types

Cottage Living has Lactose Intolerant and Animal Enthusiast traits

Horse Ranch has Rancher and Horse Lover traits but also an entire set of traits for the horses

Cottage Living had 1 new aspiration: Country Caretaker

Horse Ranch has 2 new aspirations: Championship Rider and Expert Nectar Maker

Cottage Living has swimmable area

Horse Ranch has swimmable area

These are the ones I've thought of. I did not go so far as to check the exact number of build/buy or CAS items. But I don't think Horse Ranch is faring as badly as people would think in head-to-head comparison.

[simplesongwires]

blog intro i guess

hello everyone, this is a side blog unrelated to my main or secondary blogs. in an ideal world, Simple Song is my personal growth and sustainability efforts. I don't know where these efforts will lead, i don't even know if they'll get off the ground, but I have plans.

Plan the First;

get meat rabbit breeding pair or trio.

raise meat rabbit kits to maturity to have food for myself, my dog, and my family - if they want it.

use a mixture of forage and commercial rabbit foods to ensure that my buns are healthy. plan to increase forage as i get better at it.

butcher the rabbits and use every part. this means learning to tan, making bone broths, dehydrating parts for dog treats - or human jerky, canning, freezing, stewing, etc.

use tanned furs/leathers to make useful things. at the moment i want to learn to make slippers and mitts, but eventually i want to make other useful items that i can use, give away, or sell.

use rabbit poop, pee, and blood for fertilizer, possibly sell or give away fertilizer.

Plan the Second;

buy property. there is no way at the moment i can afford to buy any sort of property, but if i start saving now, i might be able to finance something in a few years. especially if i can sell rabbit things to subsidize my income. however, selling rabbit things is not a priority at the moment, just a potential side effect.

focus on property without existing houses - or houses that need to come down. lots of at least 0.5 acres is preferred, but not so big its unmanageable for one person.

pay property taxes to local Nation. begin - or continue - supplying Nation food bank with rabbit in a few forms.

build a home. depending on location, build an earthship or other similarly principled sustainable housing. in this house have root cellar, bedroom, indoor/outdoor rabbit warren, kitchen, living room and not much else.

home should have in it; grey and black water systems, solar heating/geo-cooling, solar power, rain water catching system, local and recycled materials.

Plan the Third;

build a chicken coop on property. coop must be safe from local predators including my dog-s. also build chicken and rabbit 'tractors' - movable 'cages' that give access to the ground for free foraging.

build up soil. dependant on the state of the soil but, either full or partial hugelkultur - buried wood, manure, leaf and loam litter, topped by straw or more wood. use rabbit and chickens to help with this.

plant cover crops - use cover crops to feed rabbits and chickens.

plant several perennials and berry bushes - blue, rasp, Saskatoon, etc

plant a kitchen garden - herbs etc - and a food garden. focus on foods that do well in root cellars. i.e. potato, beets, etc.

at that point i don't think i'll be able to work in my current industry, but i should be able to get a part time, low stakes job to help pay for things like mortgage and... cows milk lol.

as i plan on being mostly urban - if rural small town type place - i don't think i can get any dairy goats or a cow. i don't really want chickens for butchery - happy to have them for eggs. but that might change after i get used to butchering rabbits.

i don't want to get rich or anything, i want to survive, which does mean i'll still have to make some money to pay off the property/taxes/etc, so i'll have to sell somethings - even if it's only my own labour. but i want the majority of my surplus foods to go to people who need it. food banks, family, new mothers, refugees. so long as you're hungry, you're welcome to my supplies.

i am pretty close to plan the first at the moment; i have bought rabbit meat to try - if i don't like it as a foodstuff, i don't think i can justify getting meat rabbits - and i've ordered some cages. once the cages get to me i can actually start looking at buns to buy.

plan the second is... much much more challenging. i have very little in savings at the moment and as a single person - in my industry - it will be a challenge to get financing on property... but i am keeping my eyes out for interesting land - there are a few parts of the country i'd happily buy in at the moment - and socking away any extra pennies.

plan the third is entirely contingent on plan the second. so. no movement there yet other than planning.

[biblenewsprophecy]

Bird Flu and 4th Horseman's Ride

The World Health Organization (WHO) is greatly concerned that the avian flu (H5N!) is passing to cows and goats and then to humans. Have farmers done anything, like feeding chicken manure, to cows that might have affected them? Were unnatural feedings of ground up animals to cows (which are vegatarians) the cause of 'mad cow disease'? Does the avian flu have an exceedingly high mortality rate for humans? Have any scientists suggested bird flu could be 100 times worse than COVID? Are the USA and China working on making bird flu more infectious? If so, why? Can scientists control all that can happen with biological experiments? Did Jesus warn about pestilences? Could scientists, farmers, corporations, governments, or just regular consumers cause diseases like will happen during the ride of the fourth horseman of the Apocalypse? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these topics.

Youtube video link: Bird Flu and 4th Horseman's Ride

Related Items:

Biological Weapons and the 4th Horseman of the Apocalypse

Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse

Fourth Horseman, COVID, and the Rise of the Beast of Revelation

Amphibian Apocalypse: Threat to Humans?

Zombie Deer Disease is Here! Are the 10 Plagues on Egypt Coming?

The Gospel of the Kingdom of God

Sermons related to the free online book above:

The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!

The World's False Gospel

The Kingdom of God is the Solution

The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments

GMOs and Bible Prophecy

Related videos

GMO Risks and the Bible

GMOs, Lab meat, Hydrogenation: Safe or Dangerous?

Chimeras: Has Science Crossed the Line?

Half human, half pig: What's the difference?

Human-Monkey Embryos and Death

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Sorrows and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

These Signs of the 4 Horsemen Have Begun

Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?

6000 Years: When will God’s Kingdom Come?

When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2023, 2024, or 2025?

Great Tribulation: 2026 or 2027?

Can Jesus Return In 2023 Or 2024?

The New Testament Church, History, and Unclean Meats

Related videos

Christians and Unclean Meats (sermon)

Did Jesus declare all animal flesh food?

COVID, Pandemics, and Unclean Meat

LATEST BIBLE PROPHECY INTERVIEWS

LATEST NEWS REPORTS

[cannoncreekfarm]

Learn About Raising Farm Animals While You Work from Home

In the age of remote work and a growing interest in sustainable living, more individuals are considering raising farm animals while working from the comfort of their homes. This dual pursuit provides a unique and rewarding experience and contributes to a more self-sufficient and eco-friendly lifestyle. This blog post will explore the fascinating world of raising farm animals and how it can seamlessly integrate into your work-from-home routine. 

The allure of raising farm animals

Connection with nature:

One of the primary reasons why people choose to raise farm animals is because it allows them to connect with nature. Whether it's a small farm or a backyard of land, the presence of farm animals can bring a sense of responsibility and tranquility. 

Sustainable living:

Raising your farm animals aligns with the principles of sustainable living. By producing your eggs, milk, or meat, you reduce your reliance on industrialized agriculture, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Educational value:

For families with children, raising farm animals provides an invaluable educational experience. Children learn about responsibility, empathy, and the interconnectedness of life cycles. It's a living nature classroom right outside your doorstep. 

Which are the suitable farm animals?

Chickens

Chickens are an excellent starting point for beginners. They are relatively low-maintenance, and their egg-laying capabilities provide a constant source of fresh eggs. Plus, the gentle clucking of chickens can be surprisingly therapeutic.

Goats

If you have a bit more space, consider keeping goats. They are not only affectionate but also great at clearing unwanted vegetation. Goats can provide milk, cheese, and fiber, making them versatile additions to your homestead.  

Rabbits

For those with limited space, rabbits are an ideal choice. They are quiet, easy to care for and reproduce at a manageable rate of offspring. Rabbit manure is also an excellent natural fertilizer for the garden. 

Balance farm animal care into your work-from-home routine

Create a routine: 

Farm animals thrive on routine. Establish a feeding and care schedule that aligns with your work hours. This consistency benefits the animals and helps you manage your time effectively.

Establish dedicated spaces:

Designate specific areas for your farm animals to ensure a harmonious coexistence with your work environment. This may involve setting up a chicken coop, a goat pen, or a rabbit hutch in a suitable place on your property.  

Utilize breaks wisely:

Working from home often means more flexible breaks. Use these breaks to check on the animals, refill water and food supplies, and enjoy a brief moment outdoors with them. It can be a refreshing break for you. 

Challenges and rewards

Raising farm animals comes with challenges. Weather conditions, potential health issues, and the initial learning curve can be daunting. However, with proper research and dedication, these challenges can be overcome.

The rewards of raising farm animals far outweigh the challenges. From the joy of collecting fresh eggs each morning to knowing where your food comes from, the rewards are tangible and deeply fulfilling.

Conclusion

Raising farm animals while working from home is not just a trend; it's a lifestyle choice that connects us with the land, promotes sustainability, and offers unique challenges and rewards. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or a city dweller yearning for a closer connection to nature, the journey of raising farm animals is a venture well worth exploring. So, as you navigate the digital landscape from your home office, consider the possibility of having clucking hens, contented goats, or gentle rabbits as your new co-workers. Visit website https://www.cannoncreek.com for more information. The experience might transform your work-life balance and your perspective on what it means to feel at home

[chappythegardener]

Organic Fertilizer

Organic Fertilizer

we believe that every gardener can achieve a flourishing, healthy garden without relying on harmful chemicals.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our goal is to provide you with the tools, resources, and expertise you need to work with any type of organic fertilizer and support your garden's growth and health.

Organic Vs Miniral

What is the difference between mineral and organic fertilizers?

Fertilizer Type

Types of Organic Fertilizers

Fertilzer Shop

Blood Meal

Bone Meal

Worm Castings

Organic Compost

Composting is an excellent way to enrich the soil in your vegetable garden, providing it with essential nutrients and improving soil structure.Here are some reasons why you should start composting in your vegetable garden: CompostWhat Is Compost?

Build CompostHow To Build A Compost Pile

Compost

Cow Manure

Cow manure is a valuable fertilizer that provides essential nutrients to plants and helps improve soil structure.Here are some reasons why you should consider using cow manure in your vegetable garden: Cow ManureWhat Is Manure Organic Fertilizer?

Cow ManureNatural fertilizer for vegetable garden

Cow ManureEco-friendly organic fertilizer

How To CompostCow Manure

Donkey Manure

Donkey manure is a valuable fertilizer that provides essential nutrients to plants and helps improve soil structure.Here are some reasons why you should consider using donkey manure in your vegetable garden: Donkey ManureDonkey Manure Organic Fertilizer

Donkey ManureOrganic fertilizer for vegetable gardens

Donkey ManureSustainable vegetable cultivation

How ToCompost Donkey Manure

Fish Manure

Fish manure is a valuable fertilizer that provides essential nutrients to plants and helps improve soil structure.Here are some reasons why you should consider using fish manure in your vegetable garden:

Fish ManureOrganic Fertilizer Fish ManureOrganic Fertilizer for Vegetable Gardens

Fish Emulsion

Fish emulsion is a liquid fertilizer made from processed fish waste and is a valuable addition to any vegetable garden.Here are some reasons why you should consider using fish emulsion in your vegetable garden:

Fish Emulsion

Fish emulsion organic fertilizer

Fish Emulsion

Fertilizer for Vegetable Gardens

Fish Emulsion

Boost Vegetable Garden Growth

Green Manure

Green manure is a cover crop grown to improve soil health.It provides nutrients and organic matter to soil, reduces erosion, increases water retention and leads to healthier plants. 

Green Manure

Green ManureFor Organic Vegetable Gardening

Goat Manure

Goat manure is a type of fertilizer obtained from the excrement of goats.It is a rich source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential nutrients for plant growth.It also contains smaller amounts of other micronutrients and organic matter, making it a well-rounded fertilizer for vegetable gardens.  Goat Manure

Goat ManureMaximizing Vegetable Garden's

How To Compost Goat Manure

Chicken Manure

Chicken Manure

How To CompostChicken Manure

Sheep Manure

Sheep ManureOrganic Ferilizer

Sheep ManurePerfect For Vegetable Gardens

How to Compost Sheep Manure

Horse Manure

Horse Manure

How To CompostHorse Manure

Organic Manure

Organic Manure: A Natural Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers Manure Rabbit Manure Bird Manure Llama Manure

Yak Manure

Alpaca Manure Pig Manure Algae Manure Guano Manure Organic fertilizer is a great choice for growing organic vegetables.It is made with natural materials, free of any chemicals or synthetic additives.This ensures healthy growth of your vegetables while still meeting the requirements of organic certification.In addition to providing essential nutrients, organic fertilizer can improve soil structure and water retention.It also encourages beneficial microorganisms and helps to reduce soil erosion.Customers will appreciate that this product is not harmful to their plants or the environment, and it will help create healthier, more abundant crops.Plus, it's easy to use and cost-effective too!

Peat Moss

Kelp Meal

Banana Peels

Worm

Read the full article

[ellis-in-name]

Chapter 2: Three Years

Read on AO3

Three Years Later

I turned my gaze and looked out to the open blue sky and smiled as clouds drifted by to an unknown destination. I looked back down at the flower I held in my hands and smiled again. It’s a small, mostly unnoticeable flower with pure white petals. “It’s called a Snow-Frost flower.” The store owner had told me when I bought it. I carefully set the small flower into the small hole I’ve dug into the pot and began to cover the roots delicately. I picked up the pot, and gently set it on the edge of the window.

“Calian, just what do you think you’re doing?” Miss Valory said with a laugh as she walked through the wooden gate and into the fencing that defined the yard that surrounded her house.

“Oh, well, I dropped by to deliver your mail, but you weren’t here. I also had this flower so I figured I would plant it for you.” I said with a slight smile as I felt my face heat up. Miss Valory walked up and rubbed my head.

“Even after three years you’re still as sweet as ever.”

“It’s not a bad thing, is it?”

“No, of course not. Thank you for getting my mail, Calian.”

“It’s not a problem,” I stated as I walked towards the gate, and I then turned to look at Miss Valory again. “By the way, you’re looking well today Miss Valory, Is it a special occasion?” I asked as I looked at her blue dress and raven black hair.

 “No, not today Calian. I guess this is what I felt like wearing.” She replied with a laugh. “And thank you for the apple pie you left the other day, I really enjoyed that!”

“What? That wasn’t me! I swear!” I said as I blushed and received a laugh from Miss Valory. “I have to go deliver mail to Mr. Duncan; do you need anything?” I asked as I quickly changed the subject.

“Yes, as a matter of fact, can you pick up a couple eggs for me? I ran out yesterday.”

“Yes, I’ll be back later!” I called out and took off running.

 An hour passed by as I ran for Duncan's farm. Green hills rolled by, and wheat sprouted from the ground. The long, itchy grass pulled and wrapped around my ankles as I breathed in the fresh summer air. In the distance, a bright red barn rose from the ground and the racket of animals talking filled the air as I got closer. As I walked into the yard of the farm, I found Mr. Duncan feeding the chickens in his typical methodical rhythm. I gagged a little as the scent of cow manure filled my nose and made my stomach heave.

“Good morning Mr. Duncan, I have your mail for you, Miss Valory also requested a couple eggs,” I said through a held breath.

“Eh? Speak up boy, I don’t hear as well as I used to.” The grey-haired man replied.

“I need a basket of eggs! And here is your mail!” I yelled.

“Well why didn’t you say so? I’m right here, no need to yell.” Mr. Duncan said and took his mail from my hands. The old man handed his mail to the goat without even looking at it and began to collect fresh eggs from the chicken coop. While I waited on the eggs, I met the goats lazy eyed stare as he munched on his meal of paper. I chuckled under my breath as I saw a letter addressed by the mayor be swallowed whole.

“What you laughing for kid!” Mr. Duncan said as he handed me a basket of eggs.

“Nothing Mr. Duncan, nothing at all.” I replied as I took the basket and gave the old farmer a smile. “Have a good day sir.” I began to walk back towards town when Mr. Duncan stopped me.

“Hey kid! Where’s your sister? Haven’t seen her in a while!” Mr. Duncan called after me and I stopped dead in my tracks.

“She’s… She’s dead sir.” I said quietly and continued walking before he could reply. As I walked the mile or two between Miss Valory’s house, I felt tears welling up in my eyes, but I shook my head and continued walking. I soon found myself at Miss Valory’s gate without realizing it. The people’s opinion of me had changed ever since Miss Valory took me in for a year until I got a job and moved out again; but the people never seemed to realize, or remember, that my sister ever existed or was dead.

 Her house was simple in design, a small two-story cabin. An oak wood door in the center of the porch guarded by two windows. I looked at the curtains flapping out of the window as they are blown by the wind like velvet hands reaching for the distance.

 As I walked through the gate I heard Miss Valory scream.

“How dare you! You jerk! You stupid jerk! How dare you have the nerve to say that!” She screamed as small pieces of torn paper fluttered out from one of the open windows. I peeked around the corner of the window, fearful of what I would find. Tears streamed down Miss Valory’s face, and she let her head fall down into her arms.

“Um, Miss Valory, is um, everything ok? I got the eggs you asked for. If you want me to come back-”

“I’ll be fine Calian,” she said as she raised her tear-stained face from her arms. She took a deep breath, let out a sigh. “Calian, can you do me a favor?”

“Anything, as long as it is within my power, Miss Valory.”

“I’m going to be leaving for a couple days to meet with an old friend of mine so I can give him a piece of my mind. Can you look after things here while I’m gone? It’ll only be a couple days, a simple train ride and back.”

“Wh-wh-what do you mean you're leaving, giving a piece of your mind? To Whom? Where are you going? Miss Valory, you can't leave!” I cried out, “You are important to this community and who will I talk to?”

“Calian, relax. I'll be gone for two days. Again, I'm only going a half day's train ride away, I’ll talk to a friend, sleep, and then come home.” She said as she flicked my nose and grabbed a small travel bag from under the desk she was sitting at. She walked out of the cabin and wrapped me into a small hug. “Just keep an eye on the house for me. Please?”

“Yeah, sure I can do that. Yes, Miss Valory! Will protect your house with my life!”

She laughed as she released me from her embrace. “You don't need to do that Calian. I don't need you dying because my house got upset.” She said to me, and I started to laugh with her. “Goodbye Miss Valory! Have a safe trip!” I called after her as she walked down the path that led out of town.

[mygardenvideos]

Is Super Napier grass good for cattles?

Super Napier grass is fodder grass that produces a lot of high-protein and carbohydrate content.

Super Napier grass has 16% to 18% proteins also give good high yield.

45 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to chickens, ducks, and rabbits

Super Grass at this stage will be very palatable because the stalks are tender

60 days of planting and can be fed to goats, cows, buffaloes and horses.

It has other uses aside from fresh feed for farm animals.

If there is excess harvest because there are not enough animals to eat the newly cut grass, the same could be shredded and made into silage.

The shredded leaves and stalks could also be made into organic fertilizer by mixing the same with cattle manure.

[practicalsolarpunk]

Anon asked: Can I ask a few dumb questions? Why can’t dog or cat poo be used in composting? Is it the same for human poo? Or are pet and human poo usable? What all should I BE composting, other than leaves, twigs, and grass?

There is no such thing as a stupid question!! And these are all great questions, composting can be a super complicated topic and I totally understand your confusion.

So the short answer is, anything that will decompose CAN be composted, poo included.

Long answer is, its complicated. Poop in general can carry diseases and parasites, which, if it’s being used for growing food, means that it needs to be well decomposed before its put anywhere near food plants. Chicken, horse, cow, rabbit, and goat manure are generally fairly safe to use if allowed to decompose for a few months. Of course, this process can be sped up through a method called hot composting, but that’s a bit more involved. My strategy is, when I clean out my chicken coops, I pile it in a specific place and leave it alone for 6-12 months, then spread it out in early spring in areas I’ll be planting later. This is called cold composting, and requires very little effort.

Composting toilets are a great example of how to treat human waste! I believe what comes out of them is safe to use for food plants, though that may only be true of the systems I’ve seen. And I’m not 100% sure of the legality of using it, many places don’t allow it to be used in larger scale agriculture. A lot of people are also really grossed out by the idea of using human waste to grow food, even when it’s entirely safe.

Dog and cat waste seems to be treated similarly to human waste. There seem to be mixed opinions on whether it’s safe or has any benefits in the garden. Rather than putting my dogs’ waste in the trash, I usually toss it out into the forest, away from where anyone will be walking or foraging. It’ll break down fairly quickly, especially if it’s spread out, and there’s no risk of contaminating anything.

As for what you should be composting, kitchen scraps are great! Coffee grounds, tea leaves and vegetable scraps are common things that can be added to your compost. Animal products, such as meat, dairy and eggs, can be stinky whilst decomposing and attract rodents and insects, so most people don’t put them in their compost. Cardboard boxes, toilet paper rolls, napkins and paper towels can all be composted!

I’ll find some resources on composting to share, but feel free to ask more questions!

- Mod S

[the-barn-rat]

is it okay to ask what the problem is with lab cultured meat? i'm genuinely just curious, i've always seen it as an interesting alternative but i don't know enough aside from an article there and there

You have broken the seal, here we go:

Molecular reductionism, which is a fancy term describing what happens when people assume taking a multivitamin has the same value as consuming those same vitamins in whole foods. Or all the various nutrition fads from low fat (forgetting that sugar is in many ways "worse" for you) to low carb (forgetting that fruit sugars in the context of a whole fruit are good for you). This article has some good discussion of molecular reductionism in lab grown meat.

Further psychological distance between people and their food sources, which is also touched on in the Slate article above.

My own area of greatest interest, which is that you need domesticated animals (and their waste!!) to effectively increase soil organic matter and cycle carbon into the earth so it can be recycled into plant-based food. When you grow a crop on the land, you remove the edible part of the plant and take it elsewhere to eat, thus reducing the amount of organic matter in that soil. When you spread manure on that land, you replace the organic matter subtracted by the food crop. Now, theoretically you could do this with human waste, but that's a whole thing, and the physical presence of animals on the land has other benefits (e.g. pest control by chickens, soil aeration by goats).

The question of who profits from the production and sale of the lab grown meat, because capitalism ruins everything. This, I think, is the biggest block for me. Because if we go from huge factory farms run by Monsanto and Perdue to huge fake-meat factories run by Monsanto and Perdue, I don't think we've actually made any progress.

There are some potential upsides (the obvious being no animal dies to make it, potential reductions in food-borne illness, potential increases in resource use efficiency), of course. Some people also claim that it will have a lower carbon footprint, but researchers have cautioned that this claim is based entirely on speculative analysis.

Anyway, lab grown meat will probably have a place in the future. But,

[chamomile-and-cotton]

Why I ❤️ Rabbit Shit

I love my bunnies. I also love plants and growing things. One of the (many!) benefits of being a bunny-loving gardener, is that your furry friends crap out gold-standard super fertiliser. Seriously:

-Rabbit manure has FOUR TIMES more nutrients than cow or horse manure

-Rabbit turds are little bombs of nitrogen. Higher than sheep, goat, chicken, cow or horse manure

-Also much higher in phosphorus- excellent for getting lots of big, gorgeous blooms on your flowers!

-Packed with potassium, minerals and micronutrients.

-Rabbit poo is a hot OR cold fertiliser. That means you can compost it, or put it straight in your soil. It doesn’t have to be rotted like cow, horse, chicken etc.

-Try burying a few poops around the roots of your favourite plants, or in your planters and raised beds. Tomatoes absolutely LOVE it.

-You can also use it to make rabbit crap tea - soak a big pile of poops in a bucket of water for a few days, stirring occasionally, then use that to water the roots of your plants. It stinks a bit though.

-For long-term benefits, you can add some bunny poops to your soil to improve the quality as they break down over time. As well as adding nutrients for your plants, it’ll improve the soil’s structure, improve porosity, add stability, and worms LOVE it.

-Speaking of worms - if you’ve got a compost heap, bunny poo is an absolutely stellar addition to that too. For all the reasons mentioned above.

-Safe to use on any plant - no risk of burning, unlike other types of compost.