What do you do to cut expenses down?

[NH Homesteader]

If you don't mind paying a vet to do that... Yes it could be a win. They could bleed out easily if you attempt to cut them like you would a young piglet.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I've heard that too! But YIKES, how do you restrain a critter that big???

 

[Beekissed]

I read an article once about a lady who raised those pet type pigs, not sure which ones now as it's been a long time since I read it. She raised them to sell to people as pets, but she also kept and butchered them for their own use. She had an excellent deal going on....she offered to take back any pigs the owners no longer wanted. As these pigs look really cute when little but soon grow to be not so cute, she often got pigs returned to her~for free, of course~and she would then butcher them.

That's meat she didn't have to spend money or time on to get to eating size, so I thought that was quite brilliant. She sold them AND got to eat them in the end. That's a win/win in my book.

 

[Beekissed]

 

[NH Homesteader]

That is about the biggest pig that should be done without a vet. I read anything over 4 months, livestock specialists recommend using a vet. I urge people to not attempt castrating an adult boar at home. It is dangerous for both you and the pig.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Holy cow - I wouldn't even do one that big - I'm a chicken!!

 

[NH Homesteader]

Neither would I! The guy from Sugar Mountain Farm swears boars under 6 months don't have taint anyway. I've never tested that theory.

My friend has a 1000+ lb duroc boar that is related to most of his sows, and he's definitely selling, not eating him!

 

[lcertuche]

Oh my goodness. I can't believe how quick that went. I've read about how to do it but never seen it done.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

Gave Hubby a hair cut this morning. I'll cut mine some time this week, then hand the scissors to him, and he'll fix my patchy work on the back side! Every time we cut our own hair, we save about $50 on the 2 hair cuts. Not to mention, the time wasted driving to town, paying for a cut that ends up being a poor quality rush job 90% of the time. When we cut our own hair, we end up with better cuts!

I find it amusing that folks are aghast when I tell them we cut our own hair. The usual reply: "I'd be terrified to do that. What if I made a mistake! What if it came out looking bad?" My reply: "Hair grows. And if you never try, you'll never learn." And, my follow up reply: "If I don't look in the mirror, I won't be disappointed!" Then, there's the little lady on the dementia unit who runs up to me every time she sees me. "Who cut your hair?" She'll ask. I tell her, "I did." Then she'll start patting my head and say... "It's so even. You do such a beautiful job." Of course, being where she lives, I don't know whether her comments are to be taken as a compliment... or otherwise! As an aside. I feel absolutely blessed to be able to work with this population, and to be able to speak a blessing into their day. Last week, I worked with a dear lady who was non verbal. I was able to re-arrange the furniture in the air conditioned gym to provide a nice big circular path. She and I walked for about 1/2 hour in the air conditioned coolness. Then finished up with some sensory stimulation with warmish water in the kitchen sink. Here it is almost a week later, and I still smile and tear up when I mentally revisit the pleasure she expressed during our treatment session.

 

[Hinotori]

I've paid for a haircut twice in my life. Mom insists on still doing it now we live close enough to visit. She's always been a very gifted beautician. She has an issue with her eyes now though, so soon she won't be able to.

Back in Virginia Beach I'd usually have a friend or my hubby cut it for me. My hair was longer and just cutting it straight across worked fine. Hubby was pretty decent on doing actual styles. Mom had taught me how to cut the back even on myself and how to do properly do bangs.

I've cut his hair many times. He still keeps it in a short military cut even though he's been retired for a decade.