chickenslegs Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 To paraphrase the song: Buffaloes, huh, yeahWhat are they good forAbsolutely nothingSay it again, why'all Mrs C has a few buffaloes on her land in Isaan, together with some cows. Seems that they have all been purchased to save them from the slaughter house. They can't be sold and must be fed and cared for. It's not expensive and I'm not complaining. My question is about buffaloes. I asked Mrs C "Why do people keep buffaloes, is it for the milk, the meat?". "No, we don't eat the meat or drink the milk". The nearest I got to an answer is that some buffaloes are special (competition winners) and can be sold on for a good profit. Whenever we are up country I see people herding their buffalo from one field to the next all day long. It seems like a lot of work for no apparent benefit. So, you guys who have made a life in the sticks - What is the value of raising buffalo? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyAndyAndy Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Once you find out let me know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted March 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: So, you guys who have made a life in the sticks - What is the value of raising buffalo? its like owning a Mercedes. and i am not saying there is anything wrong with owning a Mercedes. Edited March 20, 2020 by NCC1701A 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post White Christmas13 Posted March 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2020 They are good for milking farangs ???? 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: its like owning a Mercedes. and i am not saying there is anything wrong with owning a Mercedes. I understand that there is a "face" value - but I see countryside folks, who live in a tin shack and have no means of transport other than an old Honda Dream, spending half their day taking care of animals that (on the face of it) don't produce anything edible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Up in Isaan there are fields full of buffalo, but I've never seen buffalo meat or buffalo milk on a menu anywhere. Neither have I seen (in my 15 years here) buffalo pulling ploughs or doing any other work. Yet they seem to be held in very high regard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 43 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: Mrs C has a few buffaloes on her land in Isaan Turn 'em into Soldier's C L .. Bob Marley did .. ( sorry sorry ) Can you not race them like they do down South .. as far as I can see you only need a camp Freddie chiffon scarf and a stick to get started .. What's not to like .. ( and some of them hover as well judging by that pic' ) .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChouDoufu Posted March 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2020 when i lived in guangxi province, bought bottled water buffalo milk in one of the local shops. high fat content, makes excellent mozzarella. if you don't have access to rennet, white vinegar will do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 minute ago, ChouDoufu said: when i lived in guangxi province, bought bottled water buffalo milk in one of the local shops. high fat content, makes excellent mozzarella. if you don't have access to rennet, white vinegar will do. That would/could be a way to make a baht or two from buffalo milk (I would definitely be a customer for Thai buffallo mozzarella), but I don't see it happening in Isaan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 The were beasts of burden, and were used in rice farms . Don't think they have any real use anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, sirineou said: The were beasts of burden, and were used in rice farms . Don't think they have any real use anymore. Yes, in times gone by. But people are paying thousands of baht for them now. That is what I can't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: That would/could be a way to make a baht or two from buffalo milk (I would definitely be a customer for Thai buffallo mozzarella), but I don't see it happening in Isaan. does mrs c. have a niece or nephew that could open a pizza stand? guaranteed better flavor than pizza hut at half the price. then add a couple nephews that can deliver by bike during the virus lockdown. or sell it to the bars.............deep fried mozzarella sticks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 7 hours ago, chickenslegs said: Yes, in times gone by. But people are paying thousands of baht for them now. That is what I can't understand. Sort of like show dogs. You dont eat them either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, Nyezhov said: Sort of like show dogs. You dont eat them either. Koreans do. When I was in Timor, steak at the hotels was always buffalo meat. Quite tasty, cooked in coconut oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Buffalo fighting is popular here on Samui. Or it was until the PM stopped it due to the virus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Koreans do. When I was in Timor, steak at the hotels was always buffalo meat. Quite tasty, cooked in coconut oil. Buffalo can be tasty if prepared correctly. Bison are even better. Corn fed whitetails are the best. Except for a carefully aged Kansas or Oklahoma Rib Eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 8 hours ago, sirineou said: The were beasts of burden, and were used in rice farms . Don't think they have any real use anymore. In many countries, Buffalo has been primarily a symbol of provision, abundance, and prosperity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: Buffalo fighting is popular here on Samui. Or it was until the PM stopped it due to the virus. he could have jumped in the Ring, and raised his hands in between! - he does The Matador' thing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew Dwyer Posted March 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2020 What is your problem ? I am just sitting in my hole minding my own business !! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted March 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Koreans do. When I was in Timor, steak at the hotels was always buffalo meat. Quite tasty, cooked in coconut oil. I've eaten buffalo steak in CM, was OK, nothing to write home about though. They fertilize the fields with their dung, keep the grass low, their leather and horns fetch a good price. They are nice animals, they know their owners and recognize people, I often stop on my walks and chat to them, at first they wouldn't let me get too close now I can stroke both them and their calves without them shying away, the young ones are beautiful animals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 52 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: What is your problem ? I am just sitting in my hole minding my own business !! Thats is such a happy picture! Happy happy happy! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 10 hours ago, chickenslegs said: I understand that there is a "face" value - but I see countryside folks, who live in a tin shack and have no means of transport other than an old Honda Dream, spending half their day taking care of animals that (on the face of it) don't produce anything edible. you see the same in Los Angeles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 11 hours ago, chickenslegs said: Whenever we are up country I see people herding their buffalo from one field to the next all day long. It seems like a lot of work for no apparent benefit. Well all I know is there cows and need a buffalo to produce more. When we had bought 9 young cows we were asked if we wanted to buy a buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 10 hours ago, Nyezhov said: Buffalo can be tasty if prepared correctly. Bison are even better. Corn fed whitetails are the best. Except for a carefully aged Kansas or Oklahoma Rib Eye. Sigh. I keep telling you a Gippsland eye fillet is so much better than that feedlot <deleted>, because we feed the cattle with real grass. Can be cut with a fork, so tender. One of the things I miss, with a hearty Shiraz, naturally. Why do I get the feeling I am trying to describe colors to a blind man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Lacessit said: because we feed the cattle with real grass Didnt know you had grass in that giant desert penitentiary you call home. Clearly you have never seen an American artisan beef producer. But then again, with the value of your "money" you couldnt afford a USA Prime. Stick to the lesser Australian and Laotian grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 20 hours ago, chickenslegs said: So, you guys who have made a life in the sticks - What is the value of raising buffalo? Same as keeping a cat or dog ............ They're nice enough pets. I have some out the back of my house, always up to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Seems to be a bit of a c.ock waving thing up here. The more you have the more prestige it seems to bring. I was told that they increase in value and if reared from young fetch good stud money later on. All B.ollox of course as the old man had 4 at one time and they have either died or been worthless to the point where he couldn’t give them away let alone make a profit. As someone else said it seems to be like a pet thing and a good excuse to do f.uck all apart from walk them around and find somewhere to stuff their face. My girlfriend used to say her papa was at work whilst taking them for walkies ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Why do Thai's keep buffaloes ,they do it as a bank ,they do not cost a lot to keep ,and any problems they will sell a few ,same with Thai beef cattle . Wife's son-in law ,sold a few ,he wanted the money to buy a Kwie Lec,a walk behind tractor ,60k,same as my neighbour ,he sold two beef bulls and bought a small tractor ,cost him almost noting ,just a bit of labour to look after them . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) for snaring dumb farlangs into making mystery payments into some mysterious war chest quite a few die at a young age so vets bills can be high to keep em alive and they genereate a lot of poo for fertilizer on those rice fields Edited March 21, 2020 by 3NUMBAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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