Sure, Everyone Loves Bacon!

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Not at all. I admit to playing the fool a bit but no, I don't want to harm my hens. I'll keep it for the wild birds in the winter.

Thanks for your help.

of course! I honestly know people do this often, but I really wouldn't risk it with my hens. (They are fat enough) and also, you may not care, but I try to stay away from unclean foods. (I do admit I eat them somtimes) but I wouldn't want to put it in my eggs when it wouldn't even taste like bacon

 

[EggWalrus]

I buy the uncured stuff from New Seasons so no nitrates anyway buy yeah, just about pure fat.

That's smart! Nitrates and nitrites aren't really good for you. You're using your head if you can't raise your own pork. I've been cooking with rendered lard for over 50 years and as far as diabetes, heart disease, clogged arteries, I'm healthy as a mule. Veggie fat is bad for you and Dr's are finally starting to admit it. Whether it's butter or lard, both are more easily digested that veg oil. And they tend to have more of the healthier cholesterol. But like I said earlier, everything in moderation. Too much of any one thing is always gonna be bad for you.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

That's smart! Nitrates and nitrites aren't really good for you. You're using your head if you can't raise your own pork. I've been cooking with rendered lard for over 50 years and as far as diabetes, heart disease, clogged arteries, I'm healthy as a mule. Veggie fat is bad for you and Dr's are finally starting to admit it. Whether it's butter or lard, both are more easily digested that veg oil. And they tend to have more of the healthier cholesterol. But like I said earlier, everything in moderation. Too much of any one thing is always gonna be bad for you.

I definitely agree with everything in moderation!

 

[Cyprus]

I know, but bugs and fish are acceptable even for vegaterions.

I beg your pardon.
Do you know the definition of Vegetarian?

 

[Cyprus]

I have to disagree. I believe the Bible says not to eat animals that eat flesh... I could be wrong

You can't possibly expect chickens to follow the Holy Babble.

Oops, I meant bible.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Yes, I am just saying that generally they are not considered a problem.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I beg your pardon.
Do you know the definition of Vegetarian?

You can't possibly expect chickens to follow the Holy Babble.

Oops, I meant bible.

not my chickens, but me.

 

[EggWalrus]

I thought @ButtonquailGirl14 meant kosher instead of vegetarian when she spoke of fish and some bugs from the bible. But she will be back soon so we'll see.

 

[Cyprus]

FYI, Vegetarian means NO animal flesh. If it has a heart, it's an animal.

I've been a vegetarian my entire life so I'm very well versed in the matter.


Chickens are Omnivores. A.K.A they eat bugs, larvae, other meats but more plants than meats.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I thought @ButtonquailGirl14 meant kosher instead of vegetarian when she spoke of fish and some bugs from the bible. But she will be back soon so we'll see.

I said vegetarian, (I am by no means one, or think it's healthy) but I think kosher foods are healthier than non-kosher foods.. that's why I avoid them when possible.