Simple Pleasures?
A farmer has lots of dirty, undesirable jobs that need to be done. So in those jobs its good to try to find little things to appreciate and be thankful for. Today while doing one of those jobs, I was reminded of one of farm life's simple pleasures. You can find happiness in something as simple as a sharp castrating knife!
Tips for castrating pigs(as if you wanted to know any).
-- Hold pig tightly - a moving target increases the risk of self-inflicted injury
-- Make a swift, aggressive cut - this is not a time for hesitation or indecision
-- Wear latex gloves - keeps your hands from being smelly and stained for the next 3 days(especially if a Sunday is coming)
-- Wear ear plugs - (optional) loud, high pitched squealing can damage hearing over time
-- Keep arms and legs away from sow - sows have sharp teeth, and those big old gals are faster than they look.
Have a nice weekend!
posted by Old Farmer @ 10:57 PM
5 Comments:
eeewwwwww!! Dad, that's gross.
Maybe so, but you can't deny how great good pork tastes!
I must admit...I have trouble evening imagining finding pleasure in a sharp castrating knife. In fact, it kind of freaks me out.
:)
Thanks for the tips Ed. I'll add that bit of knowledge to my un-ending source of random facts.
Luke, there is no joy in using a dull one :) As a guy,you really don't think about what you're doing when you're doing it!
Heidi, as a nurse you never know when you might use one of these tips!
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