ELeVan ~ Honaker Farm Journal

[elevan]

They certainly do!

DH put 2 guineas into the freezer today. We let the other 2 go since in the light of day we realized that we'd grabbed those 2 from the wrong flock.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Probably a silly question but what does guinea taste like? Like duck, turkey, chicken?

 

[elevan]

Nothing new to report. Daisy is still holding on to those kids, but most of you should remember the torture that she once put me through waiting for her kids once before

Kids went back to school from Thanksgiving break today, so that B has a better week. K asked to put her hair into a pony tail this morning...it's the first time it's been long enough for a "mini" pony tail. She was very excited about that.

Tomorrow I have to have a body scan done. When I die I think that I should donate my body to science so that they can figure out why it has created so many mysteries in life Wish me luck, cross your fingers or whatever you want to do!

J2P is updated if you're following the story and want to read!

Probably a silly question but what does guinea taste like? Like duck, turkey, chicken?

Not silly at all!

imo it tastes like a richer version of chicken. Many people say it tastes like pheasant with no gaminess, but since I've never ate pheasant I cannot make that comparison.

 

[elevan]

Well the "Hit Squad" struck again. This time they took out Red Mama, a hen that hatched and raised a single guinea keet. That poor guy was lost tonight without his mama to cuddle with (and he's almost as big as her). I was so mad when I found her that I was ready to just behead all 9 of them right then and there but that would be wasteful and I don't want to be wasteful. I marked Cinni's flock so that we won't make the mistake of pulling them again. DH will process the Hit Squad over the weekend.

 

[elevan]

And they struck again in the coop this morning!

K went out to let the chickens out (her daily chore) and had to chase the Hit Squad off of a golden buff hen. She's alive, with a bloody, swollen head and her eyes are swollen shut (this is their typical M.O.). We put her into a cage with food and water and I'm hoping that when the swelling goes down she'll be able to open her eyes...a few times they've completely obliterated the eyes, so

I'm so darn mad right now

 

[elevan]

2 more attacks by the Hit Squad this afternoon. One isn't gonna make it and the other is in the same situation as the one from this morning. I'm not sure we can wait until the weekend to eliminate the problem.

 

[autumnprairie]

 

[bonbean01]

Oh man...that really stinks!!! So sorry

Can you cage that hit squad until it is freezer camp time for them?

 

[Royd Wood]

Too bad I can't eat that darn horse. Ooops...did I really say that?

*sigh*

Horse steak is fantastic - eaten it many times in Belgium & Holland. Can you slaughter horses in the States. We have two horses here but acording to the wife there's more chance of me hanging on a hook than the neds.

Didn't know Guinifowl killed chickens - sorry to hear that and also very sorry to hear your having a tough time healthwise, good luck, chin up and I'm thinking about you

 

[bonbean01]

Royd, the answer to your question is no...in the US you can not slaughter horses...period. I love horses, but I do hate that old and unwanted horses are often neglected and sometimes just let out to fend for themselves...starvation, etc...this is a hot topic and I won't go any further on it and do not want to offend anyone on here. As previously stated, I've loved horses all my life...they were a big part of my life. I personally would not want to eat a horse anymore than eating a dog...but I also hate how this no slaughter has turned out for some poor horses Nuff said...now I will shut up