Success!

[Mudflap]

http://www.agsci.ubc.ca/animalwelfare/games/piggame/nursing.jpg

I got my financial closing summary reports for 1st quarter, fiscal year 2002 today.

weaned pig production = 102.6% of budget (I projected 102%) feeder pig production = 106% of budget (my projection was much more conservative. I did better than I thought I would)

Bonus checks? You betcha.

Last time my farm enjoyed this level of production? That would be back in 1999, when I was originally running the same farm. I left this particular farm back in Sept. of '99 to try my hand at a couple of different jobs. Now I'm back, and with my return are the profits.

Am I bragging? You betcha.

I have so little.

I AM THE GAME! FIRE UP THE BARBECUES! (aka "grills")

[Billyman]

Congrats man! Now I, as well as others, have no idea what what those number really mean but If you're happy, I'm happy for you. :D

Truth be known folks, this is no new or BIG accomplishment for Mudflap. For as long as I've known him, no matter where he was, no matter what farm where he was the HNIC, he always had the best in the end.

My hat off to ya buddy.

:bowdown:

[Cruise Director]

I'm pretty sure that those numbers mean that Muddy is producing weened pigs faster and producing feeder pigs at a rate higher than his goals. !!!!

Good job, Muddy.

(Now that you've "flooded" the market with all that extra pork, I'mma go down and get me some chops for dinner. :D )

[MAC]

hmmm......

Next spring should be my first attempt at snake breeding.

What advice would you give a fellow about general philosphy for successful breeding and raising of young?

As in, how do you get oriented (from a mental POV) towards stimulating growth in animals?

[Koliedrus]

Words echo in Kol's sleep
...he always had the best in the end.



ZzzzzUP!

Damn! What am I doing in the basement's drainage gutter? Can't sleepwalk.

*senses gnaw-marks on his spine*

Ffft. Rats again. Silly fuckers.

*raises eyestalks*

Aw. Rabs put sausage in my jar :) Must be a special occasion.

*squishes back to his jar, plops in and begins to slowly absorb pig flesh*

Hmmm. Jimmy Dean!


Seriously, this makes you my employee cuz I pig on pig :D

'grats!

[Deadpool]

I have notified PETA.

[Mudflap]

Originally posted by theMAC
hmmm......

Next spring should be my first attempt at snake breeding.

What advice would you give a fellow about general philosphy for successful breeding and raising of young?

General philosophy? Sure, no problem.

As caretaker of critters, it is up to you to provide the optimum of three key factors. Give 'em what they need, when they need it, and mother nature will take care of the rest. The big three:

[list=1] FEED: proper, balanced nutrition. Ensure they are fed the right proportions of carbs, proteins, and fats. A diet too high or low in any of these nutrients can throw their metabolism off kilter and negatively impact their reproductive systems. Vitamins and trace minerals are also important. Don't over feed nor under feed. The diet should be palatable, as well.

WATER: it should always be clean, fresh, and readily available.

ENVIORNMENT: temperature, air quality, humidity, etc. Be mindful of drafts. A thermometer can't tell you how much of a cooling effect a draft has. I'd imagine this is even more critical with cold blooded critters. Know what their needs are, provide for them, and constantly monitor and control their enviornment. And don't neglect light. Many animal's reproductive systems are influenced by light, i.e. intensity, duration, sunlight vs. incandescent vs. flourescent. [/list=1]

Learn as much as you can about their requirements concerning the big 3 and then provide for them to the best of your ability.

Another important factor: STOCKMANSHIP. This refers to how you handle your critters. As their caretaker, they must become acustomed to your presence without being stressed. I'm not saying you should try to cuddle with your venomous critters, but you should be able to provide for their needs while striving to minimize any stress to the animal. A stressed animal is not inclined towards procreation.

With all of the above in mind, apply the same principles to the care of the offspring when they arrive. Be aware of any needs of the young that differ from the adults and make adjustments as needed. Also be aware of their changing needs as they grow and mature.

That's my general philosophy and it has served me well.

Originally posted by theMAC
As in, how do you get oriented (from a mental POV) towards stimulating growth in animals?

If I interpret this correctly, you're asking me what frame of mind you will need to be successful in raising critters. From where I sit, it looks like you already have it. As a caretaker of animals, hold yourself responsible for providing for all their needs. If a snake is capable of being content, see to it that it is. Remember, they depend on YOU because of the decision that YOU made to become their caretaker. You willingly accepted the responsibility, so see it through. I have no doubt that you'll be outrageously successful.

[Mudflap]

Originally posted by Deadpool
I have notified PETA.

Cool. Make sure you get a t-shirt out of the whole deal.

[MuffyTheVampyreLayer]

All hail Mudflap, the King of Pork!!!

Seriously Muddy - well done. Like Billyman, I have no idea what those figures actually mean, but if you're happy, I'm happy :)