It is Time to Say Goodbye...
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
- Funny how a milestone can kinda hurt. These are the first two cows that we have ever sent off to the butchers. They are the ones you see in our opening video back over two years ago. They are completing their purpose and providing my family with clean healthy food. It is still hard to do though.
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I've told my wife that I don't think I could raise just a couple of cows, because I'd get too attached and they'd become pets.
I always feel better when eating what we raised. knowing their life and what they ate. Always interesting how there are no recalls on wild game or home-raised meats.
Very true my friend. Thanks for the reminder.
Even though steaks are very yummy, that's so sad. It brought tears to my eyes.
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Give thanks for all the Lord has given you. Next time name them Ribeye and T-Bone. Time for a bigger freezer. God bless y'all and keep growing.
Brian, ya know you could keep them as pets, the perfect lawn mowers. And that's it. They will grow old and pass on. Seems like a life wasted from their purpose, don't ya think? I get it! I had a pet cow, and the day they carted her off, it broke my heart. She completed her purpose though, not as my forever pet. But, my pet for a while, and then she moved on and finished her race.
Thank you
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We lived across the street from a cow pasture when we were in Illinois. We fell in love with the cows, even naming the ones we could tell apart. I could never raise my own butcher cows-I’m too much of a softie-but I won’t stop eating cow products.
Peace be with you.
Thank God for this sustenance. Then Thank the cows for their sacrifice when you drop them off. Good job for living in a good way.
I felt the same way when we took our first steer to the butcher. It's difficult. But the next one will be worse because it was born here. I was there when he came into the world. I held him in my lap. I ate the placenta. (Just kidding on that last part). Seriously though, every time an animal that I've raised dies so that I can eat it, I am reminded that there is no life without death. And no eternal life without Jesus' death.
Ha, ate the placenta
Well I’m not crying 😭, yeah I’d have an issue with cows! I love them, I’ll walk right up to one and hug it 😂🤦🏻♀️ but it is just one bad day! I can’t wait to have a few!!
I feel your pain brother Brian. I am having the same crisis of conscience but mine is with three fluffy bunny kits. I have butchered ducks chickens and so many quail. But these I have made friendly and they are happy to see me with treats. Although it just may be treat happiness 😊
Ugh, bunnies are so cute.
Good job on raising your own beef my friend! Sure wish I had acreage so I could do some beefing of my own LOL. I still haven't managed to get any meat birds but maybe fall will be a better time for that. God Bless you Brian and Mrs. Flannel and the little flannels too.
Thank you Tunya!
Ah....the big guys mooing behind ya in the wagon good-bye, yes not easy especially after you said although they're so big, they follow ya all around your place like dogs, well now they'll be nourishing your family and you Brian. Yes,not to clean that cow poop in flipflops,better you used those cool,long boots.😊👍
We honestly don't have the land for cows, but this, this right here is why we can't have them.
I love the whole idea of homesteading & farm to table. But I would get way too attracted.
Bless you & your family!!
It is harder than I thought it would be, but then I guess all things worth doing are hard.
@@FlannelFarms very true.
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it's hard to let them go. I don't raise cows, but I watch my neighbor. every year they get one baby calf. it bonds with them because it has no buddy, and I listen to it cry every night. it sucks. BTW restore that trailer! it's a great one. and they are so hard to find, and when you do, the current market is EXPENsive! pull your mats up and let it air dry. OK lecture over, love your work.
Good tips! I'll pull the mats soon. I want to fix some of the metal work and get the lights running.
I was cerified as an animal welfare officer. Had to get it to be Animal Welfare Approved. Just a word of caution, make sure your processor gives them plenty of time to calm down before they are processed. No cattle prods or exitement before they go down the chute. This is not only is the right thing to do for the animal, it also ensures the highest quality meat.
Great point. One of reasons we chose Nick from CVCM is because he doesn't do any of the typical slaughter house stuff. He is small time and takes his time.
Producing real food can be tough; I think I hear my carrots screaming every time I take a bite.
Funning aside, dispatching animals raised for food does require time for reflection.
Good form!
Thank you my friend
not sure if I should say my condolences or congrats on processing the cows. because it's sad to see that type of animal go with how you described it but congrats since you'll have you own grown quality beef that you successfully and lovingly raised. mixed feelings I'm sure. I remember awhile back you got a bull, are you going to try breeding the cows like you do with the pigs? and lastly 🎶who wears short shorts, da da da da da da da, he wears short shorts🎶 😁
Haha.
We did breed him and we are expecting a calf any day now.
@@FlannelFarms that’s awesome. Do you still have him or was he one of the two you took to get processed. If you have him is he still nice and gentle?
@stephenluna7932 still got him. He isn't friendly but he isn't aggressive.
Still remember being a lil sad as a kid when we'd sell off or have our cows butchered. I've seen several youtuber homesteaders say they partner up with others and exchange their animals (using the same butcher) so they won't be eating what they raised. Maybe that's an option to look at. Is venison part of your plan for meat? Plenty of those in your neck of the woods.
Not a bad idea with the swap. I'm guessing like the pigs and others that it will get easier as we go. Still heavy though.
As for venison, haven't gotten into that yet, but it isn't off the table.
@@FlannelFarms Well if you ever need help thinning out a venison herd just holler. Good meat. And cheap. Unless you drop 300k on some hunting property like my buddy and average getting 1 per year haha.
@mcb2206 haha yikes!
Did you mean hunting them or raising them?
@@FlannelFarms hunting
I'd be down. Are you anywhere near us?
Did you look into Northern Neck Meat Processing? only hour +/- from you.
I didn't! But I will keep them in mind for the future. Have you used them before?
@@FlannelFarms Not personally .. but they also have a vegetable stand A Bloom in Heathsville. I did buy a ribeye package of meat from them at the farm stand. Think their pricing is similar. Family run business. Between Lancaster and Heathsville.