Comments for WildHumans.org http://wildhumans.org An escape from domesticity Fri, 18 May 2012 08:08:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on A Day of Great Findings by ikus http://wildhumans.org/2012/05/a-day-of-great-findings/comment-page-1/#comment-517 ikus Fri, 18 May 2012 08:08:33 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=630#comment-517 great catch! you know, I expect, that you must not eat them raw (Morchella rotuna contain a composant that destroys red blood cells) and not in big quantities. great catch! you know, I expect, that you must not eat them raw (Morchella rotuna contain a composant that destroys red blood cells) and not in big quantities.

]]> Comment on Lucky Fox by Katherine http://wildhumans.org/2012/05/baby-fox/comment-page-1/#comment-516 Katherine Thu, 17 May 2012 20:27:03 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=625#comment-516 I know they've recently domesticated foxes in Russia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domesticated_silver_fox) by breeding only the ones that are naturally friendly to humans, so it is possible that it may react well to animals it's raised with, given that it is sociable now. I know they’ve recently domesticated foxes in Russia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domesticated_silver_fox) by breeding only the ones that are naturally friendly to humans, so it is possible that it may react well to animals it’s raised with, given that it is sociable now.

]]> Comment on Lucky Fox by Amanda http://wildhumans.org/2012/05/baby-fox/comment-page-1/#comment-515 Amanda Thu, 17 May 2012 18:47:44 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=625#comment-515 Adorable!! We need more pictures of him! Adorable!! We need more pictures of him!

]]> Comment on Lucky Fox by Sara http://wildhumans.org/2012/05/baby-fox/comment-page-1/#comment-514 Sara Thu, 17 May 2012 17:55:25 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=625#comment-514 He is precious and the thought of a sweet fox friend is fun, but the reality is that he is a wild animal and you are certainly doing him (and yourselves eventually) a disservice by keeping him. I would encourage you to find a wildlife rescue that knows how to properly assess his situation, care for him, and release him back to his lovely wild life as soon as possible. Party pooper, I know, but I would hate for him to end up with a long life of confinement when he has the chance to be properly reintroduced back into his real home. Truth is his instinct will kick in at some point and put you all, and especially your animals, at risk (which will lead to his death or lifelong confinement due to being too familiar with humans to be released). Much love to you for helping him out... He is precious and the thought of a sweet fox friend is fun, but the reality is that he is a wild animal and you are certainly doing him (and yourselves eventually) a disservice by keeping him. I would encourage you to find a wildlife rescue that knows how to properly assess his situation, care for him, and release him back to his lovely wild life as soon as possible. Party pooper, I know, but I would hate for him to end up with a long life of confinement when he has the chance to be properly reintroduced back into his real home. Truth is his instinct will kick in at some point and put you all, and especially your animals, at risk (which will lead to his death or lifelong confinement due to being too familiar with humans to be released). Much love to you for helping him out…

]]> Comment on Lucky Fox by Ashley Powell http://wildhumans.org/2012/05/baby-fox/comment-page-1/#comment-512 Ashley Powell Thu, 17 May 2012 09:33:08 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=625#comment-512 My grandfather had a pet fox, found in the same way you found yours. From what I remember he was a much loved and friendly pet... much like any dog. I am excited for you! My grandfather had a pet fox, found in the same way you found yours. From what I remember he was a much loved and friendly pet… much like any dog. I am excited for you!

]]> Comment on Lucky Fox by A Day of Great Findings http://wildhumans.org/2012/05/baby-fox/comment-page-1/#comment-509 A Day of Great Findings Wed, 16 May 2012 19:17:35 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=625#comment-509 [...] there was Lucky Fox, who is now sleeping in his towel after a long walk slung around me in a makeshift foxy-bjorn. He, [...] [...] there was Lucky Fox, who is now sleeping in his towel after a long walk slung around me in a makeshift foxy-bjorn. He, [...]

]]> Comment on Lucky Fox by Tiffany http://wildhumans.org/2012/05/baby-fox/comment-page-1/#comment-508 Tiffany Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:30 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=625#comment-508 Oh my goodness! He is adorable. I've always wanted a pet fox as well. I had no idea their urine smelled so awful. Good luck with him. Oh my goodness! He is adorable. I’ve always wanted a pet fox as well. I had no idea their urine smelled so awful. Good luck with him.

]]> Comment on Legalize It! by Marian http://wildhumans.org/2012/04/legalize-it/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Marian Fri, 04 May 2012 03:39:24 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=615#comment-501 Hey Nick, Great job explaining the often times unintended consequences of the law. I appreciate that you provide reasonable solutions and that you see the benefits that come from testing your milk. Many raw dairy operations think they are immune to E. Coli. I also thought you might try a cow share--I've seen many dairy farmers successfully implement this model. Also, ranchers out West have created mobile slaughter houses so that they can meet governmental regulations and collectively maintain their very rural, small scale operations. I think there might have been a McArthur Grant that funded it's implementation. Keep fighting the good fight. xo. m Hey Nick,

Great job explaining the often times unintended consequences of the law. I appreciate that you provide reasonable solutions and that you see the benefits that come from testing your milk. Many raw dairy operations think they are immune to E. Coli.

I also thought you might try a cow share–I’ve seen many dairy farmers successfully implement this model. Also, ranchers out West have created mobile slaughter houses so that they can meet governmental regulations and collectively maintain their very rural, small scale operations. I think there might have been a McArthur Grant that funded it’s implementation.

Keep fighting the good fight.
xo. m

]]> Comment on Legalize It! by Ngofamilyfarm http://wildhumans.org/2012/04/legalize-it/comment-page-1/#comment-498 Ngofamilyfarm Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:57:12 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=615#comment-498 Here! Here! When you break it down into the numbers like that, it's even more ridiculous. You make a great point about forcing a black market. I'm saddened by all the stories I hear of small farms being "busted" for selling raw milk. -Jaime Here! Here! When you break it down into the numbers like that, it’s even more ridiculous. You make a great point about forcing a black market. I’m saddened by all the stories I hear of small farms being “busted” for selling raw milk.
-Jaime

]]> Comment on Legalize It! by Peter http://wildhumans.org/2012/04/legalize-it/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Peter Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:09:15 +0000 http://wildhumans.org/?p=615#comment-495 Hi Nick A fine and well reasoned article; did the Vermont Farm Bureau get a copy, I hope? Can't wait to have some of Winnie's milk and yogurt when we visit next month. Hi Nick
A fine and well reasoned article; did the Vermont Farm Bureau get a copy, I hope?
Can’t wait to have some of Winnie’s milk and yogurt when we visit next month.

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