tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post1291046257428745653..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: A good hearty laugh is always welcome; added content (butchering dates)Phelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-49543156930594498652011-10-19T06:36:42.584-05:002011-10-19T06:36:42.584-05:00Desert Cat, compared to buying it from the grocer ...Desert Cat, compared to buying it from the grocer or the locker, you do get a deal through the rancher. But as they can not butcher on land and then sell it, they have to charge you with the cost of the Locker prices. You can buy a cow and they can help 'at your own risk" to butcher from the bottom of their giving hearts.<br /><br />Yes, we have had a 22 experience go bad with a pig before. Stupid books gave us trouble. But now that Husband knows where the sweet spot is, no problems there. Pastor Mike is very good. Every shot was spot on, perfect. I know we would have had to grained them and wait until the were eating and do it in the back of the head.<br /><br />Pastor Mike as a story about him taking out two deer with one bullet. After seeing what he did with the lambs, I don't doubt the story.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-15674216720148818102011-10-18T13:24:56.476-05:002011-10-18T13:24:56.476-05:00That sounds about right from what I've seen th...That sounds about right from what I've seen then. There was an article in a recent issue of Backwoods Home Magazine that seemed to indicate I could get it cheaper dealing direct with a rancher for a whole cow. Perhaps, as you say with the drought. <br /><br />Re Pastor Mike, that is impressive then. I've read horror stories of .22 kills gone bad, and my Dad would use slugs in his 12 ga to kill hogs. Overkill no doubt, but it got the job done cleanly.Desert Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656526816699347744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-77687805971206022712011-10-18T08:15:24.222-05:002011-10-18T08:15:24.222-05:00oh Desert Cat, Husband wanted me to mention that t...oh Desert Cat, Husband wanted me to mention that the shots were taken from 10 ft away.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-88368192274998074922011-10-18T06:21:38.930-05:002011-10-18T06:21:38.930-05:00Dessert Cat, Pastor Mike Used a .22 rifle. It does...Dessert Cat, Pastor Mike Used a .22 rifle. It doesn't take much to drop a sheep.<br /><br /> The beef prices are going to vary depending on so many things. I sold my bull live. Not live weight, but as a breeding living bull.<br /><br /> $5 a lbs live weight is typical for my breed of cattle and that includes the butchering costs. Right now because of the drought, beef is flooding the market and you can by for much cheaper. <br /><br />Looking at eat wild Arizona, you are looking at an average $5.50 a lbs. <br /><br />I would find out what type of cattle he is raising, find the average price for a live breeder (not prize winning) and send it to the locker yourself or diy. <br /><br />Prices for cattle range from $400 to $3,000. I hope that helped. You can also check with your local locker and see what they have available.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-41993188338630648772011-10-17T19:12:31.659-05:002011-10-17T19:12:31.659-05:00I love how farm animals (especially sheep) seem to...I love how farm animals (especially sheep) seem to always manage to make their human counterparts look silly! What a lark.Love my Lawnmowerhttp://cordless-electriclawnmowers.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-70490972596368206872011-10-17T13:26:54.202-05:002011-10-17T13:26:54.202-05:00Good job on raising such a fantastic young man Phe...Good job on raising such a fantastic young man Phelan! really good job!<br /><br />i am soo glad that Pastor Mike was able to help you out - in more ways than one. having good friends is like gold!<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-29170537063266137162011-10-16T22:47:36.880-05:002011-10-16T22:47:36.880-05:00Catching sheep is always a fun thing to do, huh? ...Catching sheep is always a fun thing to do, huh? I can just picture Large riding off into the sunset! Glad to hear you sold a steer at full price!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-18933639657575102672011-10-16T22:00:17.758-05:002011-10-16T22:00:17.758-05:00Another question, what would be full price on a pe...Another question, what would be full price on a per pound basis? I've been looking at some grass-fed beef around here (S. Arizona) and some of the suppliers seem to be asking an awfully high price. I've got a beef cattle neighbor down the valley a way and I've thought about approaching him about buying a whole beef.Desert Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656526816699347744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-40810397705246153932011-10-16T21:53:37.382-05:002011-10-16T21:53:37.382-05:00Phelan,
Just curious, but what caliber does Pasto...Phelan, <br />Just curious, but what caliber does Pastor Mike use for this purpose?Desert Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656526816699347744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-80130535142125042702011-10-16T17:48:02.775-05:002011-10-16T17:48:02.775-05:00You have got a great life and I am so glad for you...You have got a great life and I am so glad for you. Large appears to be living up to his rank in the clan. Good for him!<br /><br />thought I'd check and see what everybody is up too. Hard fun is the best. <br /><br />the mohave ratAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-11674102620922617182011-10-16T06:53:07.182-05:002011-10-16T06:53:07.182-05:00Thanks for the morning laugh! I can picture it all...Thanks for the morning laugh! I can picture it all in my mind since I've experienced trying to wrangled a large sheep and going for an unexpected ride. Good story!Sandy@American Way Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386748022630293500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-80175042189595612122011-10-15T10:53:15.338-05:002011-10-15T10:53:15.338-05:00Oh, but how I wish you'd had video running jus...Oh, but how I wish you'd had video running just then! Well done, Large :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14894152513746944497noreply@blogger.com