Comments on: reader letters: A Plea http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/ handcraft in a hectic world Thu, 24 May 2012 16:10:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Katehttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-27444 Kate Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:12:25 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-27444 I hate to put a damper on this, but even though this family raises sheep primarily for wool, they do eventually go to slaughter. Sheep farmers can't afford to keep thousands of sheep until they die of old age!The family does come off as nice, but they are running a business...not a rescue. There's a huge difference.I'm sure no one wants to see these sheep suffer but these donations are not "saving" these animals. Instead the money is going towards prolonging their lives so they can be bred to produce even more sheep who will be used for human purposes and then be killed when no longer useful.I truly don't mean to be argumentative, but I just wanted to put the other side of the story out there. I hate to put a damper on this, but even though this family raises sheep primarily for wool, they do eventually go to slaughter. Sheep farmers can’t afford to keep thousands of sheep until they die of old age!

The family does come off as nice, but they are running a business…not a rescue. There’s a huge difference.

I’m sure no one wants to see these sheep suffer but these donations are not “saving” these animals. Instead the money is going towards prolonging their lives so they can be bred to produce even more sheep who will be used for human purposes and then be killed when no longer useful.

I truly don’t mean to be argumentative, but I just wanted to put the other side of the story out there.

]]> By: Lien Vonghttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-27043 Lien Vong Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:58:44 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-27043 I can't believe that I found this posted here - as I check this site every so often. I went this farm last weekend as I met them through friends. What a small world. I've got pictures on my blog!! http://get-popped.blogspot.com I can’t believe that I found this posted here – as I check this site every so often. I went this farm last weekend as I met them through friends. What a small world. I’ve got pictures on my blog!! http://get-popped.blogspot.com

]]> By: craftydabblerhttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26916 craftydabbler Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:33:07 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26916 I really liked the idea of this, too. Regarding Mulesing, if you read all the way to the bottom of the blog he does have Mulesing done. He said he can't be there when it is done. From what I've read online, Mulesing is being phased out and may be illegal by 2010 (this is from wikipedia). It is currently illegal in Britain. I really liked the idea of this, too. Regarding Mulesing, if you read all the way to the bottom of the blog he does have Mulesing done. He said he can’t be there when it is done. From what I’ve read online, Mulesing is being phased out and may be illegal by 2010 (this is from wikipedia). It is currently illegal in Britain.

]]> By: shannonhttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26732 shannon Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:38:30 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26732 Jude, I was wondering the same. so I read deep into the blog and they state that they run a humane farm. Also, they practice pasture management that allows for diverse grasses et al, as well as wallabies and kangaroos. This is impressive to me. It looks like there may be more farmers taking up this idea, and rightly so, but one will have to look into whether or not other farmers who are offering the same kinds of programs are practicing mulesing. My husband says to me, "you aren't going to adopt a sheep, are you?" with a smile on his face. We already have 12 sheep here at home! Jude, I was wondering the same. so I read deep into the blog and they state that they run a humane farm. Also, they practice pasture management that allows for diverse grasses et al, as well as wallabies and kangaroos. This is impressive to me.
It looks like there may be more farmers taking up this idea, and rightly so, but one will have to look into whether or not other farmers who are offering the same kinds of programs are practicing mulesing.
My husband says to me, “you aren’t going to adopt a sheep, are you?” with a smile on his face. We already have 12 sheep here at home!

]]> By: judehttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26639 jude Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:55:53 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26639 Does anyone know if the people asking for money practice mulesing? I would hate to send money in good faith and then find out they practice this barbarity. I think mulesing is illegal in NZ, but couldn't find any information when I googled. Does anyone know if the people asking for money practice mulesing? I would hate to send money in good faith and then find out they practice this barbarity. I think mulesing is illegal in NZ, but couldn’t find any information when I googled.

]]> By: adminhttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26620 admin Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:27:19 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26620 I doubt its a scam. it was reported in two of Australia's respected newspapers. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,20877084-5006009,00.html http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/wool-you-adopt-me/2006/12/07/1165081066290.html I doubt its a scam. it was reported in two of Australia’s respected newspapers.
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,20877084-5006009,00.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/wool-you-adopt-me/2006/12/07/1165081066290.html

]]> By: Angelahttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26513 Angela Wed, 13 Dec 2006 05:40:20 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26513 I have forwarded this along to my local spinning and knitting clubs and I hope that others might do the same.It would be great if other clubs the world over would support this family. As we get so much joy from Merino fleece. It only seems right to give back to the poor little mites who live to grow wool for us to play with. For clubs it would only take a couple of dollars per person.A suggestion...send around the hat at the Christmas party...P.S. I have no affiliation and cannot vouch for this project in anyway but generally believe in the goodness of people (and sheep!). I have forwarded this along to my local spinning and knitting clubs and I hope that others might do the same.

It would be great if other clubs the world over would support this family. As we get so much joy from Merino fleece. It only seems right to give back to the poor little mites who live to grow wool for us to play with. For clubs it would only take a couple of dollars per person.

A suggestion…send around the hat at the Christmas party…

P.S. I have no affiliation and cannot vouch for this project in anyway but generally believe in the goodness of people (and sheep!).

]]> By: Miss Dothttp://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26480 Miss Dot Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:14:05 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/12/13/reader-letters-a-plea/#comment-26480 oh I hope this isn't a con, I couldn't resist and got an old whether for my Dad for Christmas, he will think it is a hoot! I wish them all the best. Thanks for posting. oh I hope this isn’t a con, I couldn’t resist and got an old whether for my Dad for Christmas, he will think it is a hoot! I wish them all the best. Thanks for posting.

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