I am starting to like my over pooping meaties more and more now. I didn't think I would consider another batch after this one because of how messy they are even with free ranging, however now I am planning my next batch in the spring. Seems the only way to be safe is to grow and raise your own. Now only if I could find a banana tree... My kids are obsessed with them and Mexico is starting to use GM trees to combat bugs and spoilage. From what I have read they are mixing them with genetics of bell peppers (to keep longer) and pesticides (for the bugs). I also wish we had a pick your own berry farm on my side of the state, I hate growing blackberries and raspberries as they seem to reach out and grab you.
I have Banana trees. This is the first year I've had 5 blooms. After I harvest this year you can have one if you want. Find someone strong to help dig it up. I didn't know they had pest problem I haven't had any problems with pest only hurricanes. I don't use pesticides only compost and green sand.P