Yes! It was a great visit. We really never know what's going to happen when we go visit my parents. That's great to hear about your son. I've been fascinated to find out how many Steemians have some experience with livestock! Thanks so much for commenting!
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This pic is from about a month ago.
When he was teenager he got a young entrepreneur grant from the USDA and he raised chickens. It was nothing for us to have 200 chickens ranging from chicks to getting ready for the trip to the butcher fowl at our house. He's raised quail, pheasants, ducks.. you name it, he had them. Now he's a grown man (31 years old) and he's moved to bigger livestock. I'm waiting for one day for him to say.. Hey mom, I got an elk/buffalo/caribou... gosh only knows with him!
Thanks so much for sharing the photo! I'm sure it would be quite interesting if he got an elk or buffalo. I can only imagine...
My parents also had yard chickens for several years. Never 200 of them, usually around 30 or so. Then they got some turkeys. That was definitely an experience. Here's a picture of my wife with some of the birds a couple of years ago:
Eventually, the turkeys became a nuisance because they were so tame. Anytime someone would come to visit, they would crowd around them as they got out of their car and gobble anytime someone started to speak. haha
So I've had some interesting experiences. I'm not sure why I've never blogged about them before. This one seems to be a hit.
Thanks for your comment. I hope your son is doing well now! You'll have to keep me updated on his wildlife and livestock ambitions!