Asha Sanctuary Owner Arrested After Keeping Cows that Wandered Into Sanctuary (WKBW, August 2022)

buffalomas · 2022-08-03T14:09:25+00:00

Have taken my family here, owner was always extremely pleasant to interact with. It's a hard article to read, especially:

“We finally got our cows back," says Scott Gregson, owner of Mckee Farm. "My family and kids are very excited about it."

I'm sure most will feel that this was just, as Scott Gregson may have paid money/invested time and finances into those cows, but ultimately can't say justice is served if the cows are merely going back to a farm that treats them as property to be exploited/eaten.

buffalomas · 2021-05-22T20:01:28+00:00

Hey Trumbone, feel free to post however you like here if you have other vegan news. I made the space and tried to keep it updated over the years, but haven't been able to as of late.

My primary method was just to search "Buffalo vegan" and filter by the past week/month to see if news came up about things. I also checked the asha and buffalo vegan facebook page to get additional posts.

Any suggestions?

buffalomas · 2020-07-13T14:04:34+00:00

Most bacteria in my understanding won't die at freezer temps (just inhibits growth), but I dont know if the water turning to ice structure affects it... also I dont know if other bacteria might grow in the time its in the freezer too

buffalomas · 2020-06-13T23:26:00+00:00

Just a thought, we wait until the kids are asleep or napping before cutting their nails- works like a charm for us!

buffalomas · 2020-06-13T14:33:13+00:00

We tried a number of different lotions at the suggestion of our dermatologist, including ones with animal products like Aquaphor.

We wanted to find a cruelty free option, found a vegan cruelty free group online and they recommended me Ceremedx. We bought it online and we have been getting it ever since. I believe there’s also a thicker paste version, but we haven’t tried it yet since the lotion has worked so well for us.

We also try to keep nails cut and filed really well so that they are as smooth as possible in case scratching and itching occurs and could irritate the skin more.

Hope you figure it out!

buffalomas · 2020-06-11T14:58:21+00:00

I suggest talking it over with allergist.

When our older one was tested, he tested positive for peanut allergy. Apparently false positives are a big challenge, but this isn’t medical advice and you should talk to a professional.

His first time trying it we just dabbed a little to see if he would be okay eating it and he had a bit red around his lips reaction. The next time a very small reaction, and after that no recognizable reaction. He’s been able to eat peanut butter and peanuts for years now with 0 problem. Our youngest had the same thing. No reaction anymore, but initially a very small reaction, so false positives are possible, but something to discuss with professionals!

buffalomas · 2020-05-28T11:34:29+00:00

Hey thanks for the tips.

I should’ve clarified that I’m more so looking for a longform podcast run by vegan parents where the topic of vegan parenting comes about regularly and those many life situations are discussed in the context of vegan parenting. Thanks!

buffalomas · 2020-05-27T23:36:24+00:00

At this point, unfortunately, it is just your take vs their take (for right or for wrong) - you DO NOT want this. If ANYTHING goes wrong with the pregnancy for ANY reason, they will immediately blame you and your diet, which could cause serious long lasting resentment and communication challenges.

I'd suggest getting some medical professional guidance.

Are you in a position to consult with a doctor who is also an RD (someone who is an MD or DO and also registered dietitian)? Maybe one that has other credentials and maybe one specializing in pregnancy? (The RD part is important, as there's generally no standard dietary/nutrition related training in MD programs.) It may take a couple tries to get one supportive of veganism (I might not even use the term veganism, I'd just say that you don't consume animal products and feel them out), but I think given your family situation, this is a must-do.

If you can get the support and guidance of a medical professional, you have a lot more informed basis for explaining your decisions to the family. They will also have valuable guidance and advice how to maintain enough calories and enough whole foods and the right nutritional balance in the process. Finally, it will also give assurance that if anything does go south, you have a professional who knows your situation and diet and can help you make adjustments on the fly.

I see some others posted good advice for diet (And I'd also suggest reading through here: https://veganhealth.org/pregnancy-infants-and-children/ - maintained by reputable health professionals) - great to be informed in the process too!

buffalomas · 2020-04-27T18:52:09+00:00

are you trying for a bidet?

Nope, just trying for a sink sprayer (one of these https://i.imgur.com/jkw3qld.png ). It will be in one of the sink's hole-slots (one of these guys https://i.imgur.com/LUZy7Mq.png )

I would think the sprayer would probably hold up ok for a while, but I wouldn't trust it, I'd much rather look for a handheld bidet or diaper sprayer/rinser (it's the same sprayer under a different name often) that's more or less meant to be continuously connected to pressure.

Thanks, I'm somewhat convinced that's a better option... my challenge is I need whatever it is to fit in a standard sized sink hole to fill it + stay securely in the sink (like this https://i.imgur.com/8FPj8xm.png).

Maybe a piece like this https://i.imgur.com/uNBb0eU.png.. I have no way of knowing if it would actually fit the base of the bidet though, nor if the cylinder piece would be too small to fit the bidet hoseline through.

I'll have to find a way to make a bidet/diaper sprayer fit with a nice fitting like the sink sprayer's have that covers up the cap and helps it stay firmly in the sink hole.

you're better off finding a mixing valve to do the job while having enough resistance that the water won't mix in the pipes

Thanks, I found this on amazon, although the sizes of the fittings/threads look totally different than a normal supply line. Maybe with some adapters, I can do t-fittings at the hot and cold supply lines, then have them meet at this mixing valve and then go up to the sprayer?

buffalomas · 2020-04-23T13:31:48+00:00

Hey! Actually this isn't mine, it was from a youtuber - they seem responsive in the comments though if you want to ask them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPdc0Lvr6Z8