Let me start by saying that we were regular and heavy contributors to Heifer International and World Vision charities for many years because we believe in the concept of giving livestock as "a hand up, not a hand out." I'm sure many thousands of people in third world countries have benefitted...
I butchered a Midget White turkey last week and cooked it for company. This was the first 'heritage' bird we have cooked. It was HORRIBLE!!! The dark meat tasted like an 8 year old billy goat in the rut and twice as tough. The white meat was passable, but not great. I'd been hearing so much...
I just read an alarming story in Discovery News in the 'Animals' section about how at least 2000 American dogs have DIED from eating chicken jerky treats made in China. Apparently these are sold under the Nestles/Purina brand. Duck and Sweet Potato jerky are being investigated as well.
Has...
O.K. We got some turkeys about a year ago last July. Supposed to be two different hatches of White Hollands but turned out to be some BB Whites and Midget Whites! The BB Whites developed health problems and got processed. The Midget Whites did O.K. and the lone hen went on to hatch out 9...