that's*satyrical-- farm journal

[77Herford]

There are more important things in life than making a buck.

Very true. We took a large hit when I quit my job with DH's blessing. Life isn't about money or the things that you can buy with it. As long as I can pay my bills, feed my family and have a little left over then I'm quite happy. Happier now than when I was a drone for an idiot.

Some of my family would sure enjoy a little more income. We all help family out when were allowed. My sister would love to be a stay at home mom, they just can't afford that. Now that my BIL got a promotion of sorts they will make more money but probably still not enough for her to quit. It tears at my heart to see my little sis not getting to be a full time momma, I can't imagine what she goes through.

 

[that's*satyrical]

Oh I know. Times are tough out there right now. We certainly don't have a lot of extra money laying around either. We sacrifice so I can stay with them & keep goats & chickens & garden. We have gotten help from family at times when we needed it, thank God. I just don't see the point in going to work full time & not have much more money than I do going part time. I would have to pay someone to watch my kids while I'm out working & pay for gas etc. It wouldn't come out to very much more money & I would be sacrificing a lot more than a few bucks & superfluous items I might have otherwise bought.

 

[Ms. Research]

Oh I know. Times are tough out there right now. We certainly don't have a lot of extra money laying around either. We sacrifice so I can stay with them & keep goats & chickens & garden. We have gotten help from family at times when we needed it, thank God. I just don't see the point in going to work full time & not have much more money than I do going part time. I would have to pay someone to watch my kids while I'm out working & pay for gas etc. It wouldn't come out to very much more money & I would be sacrificing a lot more than a few bucks & superfluous items I might have otherwise bought.

Good for you and your DH sacrificing staying home with your children. A few more bucks and superfluous items aren't really that important when it comes to actually raising your children. I was a stay at home mom, sacrificed lots that my family thought I was nuts to do it. Best thing I ever did. My hats off to anyone today who looks at raising children as more important than vacations, Big Screen TV's, expensive cars, manicures, etc.

K

 

[that's*satyrical]

Thanks for the support it is nice to not be criticized for staying home for once

Well my little scheme is coming along nicely. Dh found some rabbit cages on craigslist that I went to pick up today. That will make it that much easier to keep the bunnies I am picking up on the 12th for his Christmas present a secret!! Muahahahahahahaha.... There are some really nice ones that I am getting the catalog for in the mail that we may spring for later but these will do nicely for now and they're not too shabby

Pics to come soon!! Cute lil bun-buns!!

 

[Ms. Research]

Can't wait to see your new buns.

K

 

[that's*satyrical]

I know!!! Me too!! The boy bun is older (3 months old) I believe?? The 2 girls are sisters from the same litter. They will be just baby buns. This will be our first venture into buns & true heritage animals. We are getting American Chinchillas. These bunnies actually have papers. It's kind of strange to me that he wants to eat bunnies with papers. Oh well, as long as I don't have to do the deed. He better hide what we're eating well too. lol

 

[Ms. Research]

I know!!! Me too!! The boy bun is older (3 months old) I believe?? The 2 girls are sisters from the same litter. They will be just baby buns. This will be our first venture into buns & true heritage animals. We are getting American Chinchillas. These bunnies actually have papers. It's kind of strange to me that he wants to eat bunnies with papers. Oh well, as long as I don't have to do the deed. He better hide what we're eating well too. lol

Smart move getting meat rabbits with papers. You don't just have to eat them. Lots of people out there looking to show American Chinchillas also. So your buns can have a dual purpose.

My DH already has already been delegated that job when the times comes for our meat rabbits. That's in the future. Right now we just have pets.

And tell your DH to hide the rabbit meat in chili or a stew. Very good.

K

 

[Roll farms]

I shudder to think where I'd be in my life if I hadn't 'lost' my job (it went to Mexico), I was miserable and DH and I were at the verge of splitting up.

MUCH, much happier as a semi-broke goat farmer than I ever was at a 'real' job. And you're right, childcare $ is just ridiculous.

 

[that's*satyrical]

I shudder to think where I'd be in my life if I hadn't 'lost' my job (it went to Mexico), I was miserable and DH and I were at the verge of splitting up.

MUCH, much happier as a semi-broke goat farmer than I ever was at a 'real' job. And you're right, childcare $ is just ridiculous.

I know. Sometimes when things "happen" and you think they are bad things they end up being blessings in disguise, for sure!!


Hmmm. Showing bunnies eh? That sounds fun. What do the judges look for exactly with buns? Do they have conformation issues as well? Length of body & such? Shiny & pretty coat, clear & bright eyes?? Interesting. We may just have to try that.

Exactly how delicate are baby buns? Will they do ok "hidden" from dh in the basement or should I hide them at my parent's house in their upstairs where it's warm? I don't want anything to happen to the papered buns they are hard to come by & kind of pricey.... Any taking care of buns advice is welcome here too!!

 

[Ms. Research]

I shudder to think where I'd be in my life if I hadn't 'lost' my job (it went to Mexico), I was miserable and DH and I were at the verge of splitting up.

MUCH, much happier as a semi-broke goat farmer than I ever was at a 'real' job. And you're right, childcare $ is just ridiculous.

I know. Sometimes when things "happen" and you think they are bad things they end up being blessings in disguise, for sure!!


Hmmm. Showing bunnies eh? That sounds fun. What do the judges look for exactly with buns? Do they have conformation issues as well? Length of body & such? Shiny & pretty coat, clear & bright eyes?? Interesting. We may just have to try that.

Exactly how delicate are baby buns? Will they do ok "hidden" from dh in the basement or should I hide them at my parent's house in their upstairs where it's warm? I don't want anything to happen to the papered buns they are hard to come by & kind of pricey.... Any taking care of buns advice is welcome here too!!

I'd keep your new buns at your parent's house upstairs in the warmth. Until Christmas time when you present them to your DH. If you keep them in your basement, your DH might find before Christmas. Either place though is good, just as long as they are warm and dry and fed.

Regarding what the judges look for, you named it all. Conformation is the key for some judges. My suggestion is if you want to do this or sell your buns as Pedigree, is take one of your does and enter, doesn't cost much to enter into an Open Show and see what the judges say about your bun. You can get lots of feedback on how well your bun is in conformation. Plus you can talk to other breeders who are looking to help their herd. Lots of options in this if you want to go this route. Just something to think about with your papered buns, then just eating them.

K