Backyard Chickens. Now, More Than Ever!
California’s 2014 Proposition 2 carries a potential 40% price increase in eggs.
Back in November I and many other Californians voted YES to Proposition 2 which requires calves raised for veal, egg-laying hens and pregnant pigs be confined only in ways that would allow these animals to lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs and turn around freely. Beginning January 1, 2015, farmers will have had to make needed changes or face fines and/or imprisonment for up to 180 days.
The proposition was supported by the Humane Society of the United States, The California Medical Association, Consumer Federation of America, The Center for Food Safety, 63.4% of Californians (or 8,009,556 hip voters), and me. Yours truly. James Arthur Gielow, Deputy Director/CEO/COO/DMD of Mind Your Dirt Inc. Ltd LLC etc. In other words, 5 out of 5 James Gielows’ agree; being cool with animals is pretty neat!
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A Huge Step for Piper!
They grow up so fast! Not a month ago she finally learned how to use the ladder so I didn’t have to literally put her to bed every night.
Then, she finally made her way halfway up. And promptly stopped and slept there.
After a week of that, she finally went all the way inside. A week after that, she discovered the luxurious second floor loft apartment.
Tonight she did it! Jumped all the way to the perch! I’m as proud as can be. My fluffball is smarter than I thought. Synapses are firing left and right! That’s my girl Piper!