We need protein to survive and I prefer animal protein. The animal protein I raise is much cheaper and has zero chemicals unlike the more expensive store bought animal protein .
No I read that part but the thread evolved past that. Rifles were bought up as being more effiecent then bow. We don't need to kill deer as we can buy meat in the store. Like I said it evolved past the original intent. My train of thought went in the same direction as the post. Sorry about that. Too answer you question... I wouldn't take a crap shot in hopes of putting meat in the freezer nor should anyone else. That is with rifle or bow. Justify all you want, it is still a crap shot you were hoping to get lucky on. And it wasn't taken just so you could fill your freezer because you needed the meat. I however still need the meat and the bow though to accomplish it. That part still hasn't changed and I promise to take only a good shot and one shot. Tim
I am not trying to start a debate, but I agree and also disagree with this statement. I have raised my own cattle, and it is nice knowing where the meat came from. It is also nice to not pay for all the chemicals that the stores have added to the meat. The part I disagree with is that it is cheaper. When you raise your own, most people do not figure in the cost of grain, hay, fencing supplies, ect. By the time that steer is big enough to butcher, you could have well over $8000-$10,000 wrapped up in costs. Like I said at the beginning, im not trying to start a debate, or an argument, just stating what my past experiences have been.
Don't raise beef cows but the chickens we raise and butcher are cheaper than buying in the store. We keep records (4H also requires it of the 4H member) and the cost per pound to raise them is much cheaper than equivalent chicken (organic) in the store. The 4H hog we bought at the fair was cheaper than buying the meat at the store and the hog included butcher costs. I can see where overhead such as fencing, housing (barns) can add to the cost, it has definitely added to the cost of the goats we are starting but that cost gets spread over years. Chickens can be raised relatively cheaply and with very little overhead costs, if any. Just food and maybe electricity if they need heat lamps. I do know that when the 4H member sells their steer at the 4H auction they do make money but that does usually mean that they already have the infrastructure, barns, fencing, in place and they do not have that additional cost. I believe it can be done but you have to keep records to know for sure.
