Smart Guy with a Beard

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by n david

I admit ignorance about the "cage free" and "free range" claims years ago. I started buying eggs labeled with those terms thinking it meant these chickens were on farms and living in the open range.

I was surprised to find out that "cage free" only means they're not in cages, but still crowded in large pens with hundreds and thousands of other chickens; and that "free range" only means that the door to the cage must be open at least, IIRC, 5 minutes a day or so.

Stupid, misleading, dishonest and plain wrong.

That's why you as a consumer you need to know about the "farm" who produces your "food."

[Apostolic1ness]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Free range means that they are wandering around the entire farm. They have free area to roam about and eat and drink where ever they feel. My chickens are grass eaters, bugs, and whatever else they come across, small reptiles and rodents. Animals which are treated better and killed quickly are better stock. Animals which are sick and filled with antibiotics, are lower quality. They took care of their animals well in the OT, because it was part of the law Proverbs 12:10, Deuteronomy 25:4. So, logically they would of used the same care in slaughter for sacrifices. Pentecost isn't known for its health practices. They focus on taking care of spiritual while sadly allowing their bodies to fall apart.

stick em in the neck and let em bleed out....after you tie them to the altar that is...EB aren't you 6'1" 253lbs?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Apostolic1ness

stick em in the neck and let em bleed out....after you tie them to the altar that is...EB aren't you 6'1" 253lbs?

5'10 and 211.

10% bf

You?

[Evang.Benincasa]

As far as bleeding out, the Romans believed it as the best way to die. It is termed "Roman Suicide" and left up to the magistrate or the emperor to allow you to go that route. Instead of beheading (Roman execution) the way for the elite who were sentenced to death were to open both wrists while in a warm bath. As they bleed out the peacefully slipped away. Hence the slit throat of an animal is quick when done properly. I do emphasize...properly.

[Apostolic1ness]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

5'10 and 211.

10% bf

You?

5'11" 180# havent seen my sixpack in about 10 years.

[houston]

Stupid, misleading, dishonest and plain wrong.

And they jack up the prices.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Apostolic1ness

5'11" 180# havent seen my sixpack in about 10 years.

Instead of a six pack you have a keg.

180 5’11” and a belly could just be your small intestine is folded over. With age it turns into what is termed an apron. Not saying that is what it is, you may just be pregnant.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by houston

And they jack up the prices.

The prices are higher because of the conditions they have to meet the compliance.

[aegsm76]

Originally Posted by Apostolic1ness

I find it kinda funny about the free range eggs and such like. Does it make people feel better about themselves to eat eggs from a chicken in a big pin vs a small pin.

not sure whats inhumane about a slaughter house. You would have hated to see the sacrifices in the OT.

My family only eats free range eggs... of course they are from our chickens and ducks.
Believe me they do taste better.
I am not sure they are better for you, but at least I know what they have been eating.
Just started harvesting my "extra" male ducks and will start on my surplus roosters after that.
And again, they do taste much different than store bought.
We do contract with a local farmer and buy about 1/2 of a beeve twice a year.
They are raised without steriods and minimal antibiotics (he tries for zero, but sometimes has to use them).
And the taste is totally different than store bought.
I would not say that it is better, because these are free range and grass fed.
Grain fed cattle do taste better, but they are not raised as "nicely" as these.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

My family only eats free range eggs... of course they are from our chickens and ducks.
Believe me they do taste better.
I am not sure they are better for you, but at least I know what they have been eating.
Just started harvesting my "extra" male ducks and will start on my surplus roosters after that.
And again, they do taste much different than store bought.
We do contract with a local farmer and buy about 1/2 of a beeve twice a year.
They are raised without steroids and minimal antibiotics (he tries for zero, but sometimes has to use them).
And the taste is totally different than store bought.
I would not say that it is better, because these are free range and grass fed.
Grain fed cattle do taste better, but they are not raised as "nicely" as these.