Chickens are scavengers, and they're filthy. I have, in recent years, seen chickens playing tug-o-war over a half rotted snake that both wanted to eat. No, thank you. *shudders*
But with the chickens you get feathers, and you could make pillows! Plus, if the chickens ever get loose, they won't multiply like, um, rabbits, and so won't eat all of everyone else's gardens!
Rusty PS found your site from Lonely Libertarian's site
Chickens are scavengers, and they're filthy. I have, in recent years, seen chickens playing tug-o-war over a half rotted snake that both wanted to eat. No, thank you. *shudders*
ReplyDeleteFood is a filtration system for things you cannot eat yourself.
ReplyDeleteMost meat is from something eating something you can't or won't.
The maker of that chart doesn't understand the difference between pets and stock.
in a grid down teotwawki situation it looks like I want to raise pigs though rabbits are nicer to hug!
ReplyDeleteA chicken, while alive, produces eggs, nice, neat little food units. When she stops producing eggs, she's the subject of a tasty meal.
ReplyDeleteRabbits don't lay eggs. All you can do is eat them.
I've raised both.
MC
What the cajun said.
ReplyDeleteBut with the chickens you get feathers, and you could make pillows! Plus, if the chickens ever get loose, they won't multiply like, um, rabbits, and so won't eat all of everyone else's gardens!
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