Livestock comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2014 to July 2026.
Human Cloning, 1970s Science and Animal Husbandry
Andy Hunt argues that human cloning technology has been discussed as an inevitability since the 1970s. He explains the difference between biological cloning and science-fiction "duplicates," citing the common practice of cloning livestock, polo horses, and celebrity pets as evidence of the technology's maturity.
Real Estate Investment, Ecological Succession and Zero-Expense Farming
Restoration agriculture is framed as a real estate development strategy where degraded land is improved through natural succession. By integrating cattle, pigs, and perennial crops, the animals perform maintenance and pest control at a profit. This "zero-expense" model allows for an infinite rate of return on investment, as the land value increases disproportionately compared to conventional farms.
Polyface Micro, Scaling Livestock for Homestead Success
The book "Polyface Micro" provides a guide for individuals moving from urban areas to small-scale homesteads of three to ten acres. Salatin offers practical advice on scaling down livestock operations, managing water through ponds and cisterns, and building trust with intelligent animals like pigs. Specific technical tips include proper nest box height to ensure clean egg production and avoiding common pitfalls for beginners.
Star People, Extraterrestrial Pets and Missing Time
An 1888 diary entry shared by Brad Steiger describes a California tribe caring for a "Crazy Bear" that arrived via a "small moon" piloted by star people. The authors discuss the "extraterrestrial pet" hypothesis and the prevalence of missing time in Bigfoot sightings, comparing it to the alien abduction phenomenon.
Livestock Euthanasia, Supply Chain Fragility
Millions of hogs are reportedly being euthanized because meat packing plants lack the capacity to process them, creating a bottleneck in the tight 11-month production pipeline. Because the infrastructure for fresh meat relies on a pipeline of only a few days, these disruptions manifest almost immediately as empty shelves in grocery stores. Farmers are forced to choose between killing current stock or destroying the next generation of animals.
Chupacabra Theories, Hunting Dogs of the Greys
A theory proposed by researcher Robert Morningstar suggests that the Chupacabra may be "hunting dogs" for grey aliens. While there is a correlation between Chupacabra sightings and UFO activity, some cryptozoologists find this "hunting dog" label too anthropomorphic. The debate continues over whether these creatures are biological animals or extraterrestrial biological entities.
