Re: The Good Life

clareb wrote:
On Jan 25, 7:01 am, "babypink2...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
<babypink2...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On 24 Jan, 18:44, Jeep Beep <pleasedontspa...@xxxxxxx> wrote:

babypink2...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

. I do think I will
struggle with finding one that allows for ducks or chickens so thats
why I found this organic and free range farm, who just happens to
delivering to menext week!

Hi Julie

Be very careful with organic meat - especially pork and chicken - I
personally would never eat organic pork ( as opposed to free range)
because pigs are prone to parasitic infestation --round worms and
tape worms especially if they are rutting around all day in the earth
- if they are organically raised how can they worm them effectively?

There ARE very effective natural wormers
How they are applied can vary, I grant you


I feel organic is often over promoted - organic is not neccessarily
healthy - sometimes animals need medicating to keep them healthy -
organically raised meat can't even be given anti-biotics when needed -
is that not cruel in itself??

It is FAR from black and white in any part of the food chain.
There are too many humans wanting food that is out of season or non native
for the land that is useable in this country.
Once you import you have lost any modicum of control over welfare of the
workers or the livestock, or the use of any chemicals


If you're interested in farm animal welfare why not take a look at
compassion in world farming (CIWF) http://www.ciwf.org.uk

Not if you want a balanced viewpoint
All these organisations have an agenda. Its usually highly political and
rarely has much to do with the "real" world


home grown veggies are fantastic - just remember they all have various
creepy crawlies - broccolli especially has nice tiny little green
caterpillers that hide until you steam them and they stick to the pan
gross LOL!

extra protein - scrummy
;)

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regards
Jill Bowis

Pure bred utility chickens and ducks
Housing; Equipment, Books, Videos, Gifts
Herbaceous; Herb and Alpine nursery
Working Holidays in Scotland
http://www.kintaline.co.uk


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