The Rise of the Ranch King

Chapter 113 112 Hot Spring and Piggy

Chapter 113 112. Hot Spring and Piggy

Lin Feng quickly contacted a professional testing agency in the city of Helena and asked them to come and conduct a comprehensive test on the water quality at no expense.

While waiting for the results, he strictly prohibited anyone from touching the hot water to ensure safety.

Although he was full of expectations, Lin Feng still maintained a cautious attitude.

He knows very well that if there are real problems with water quality, such as excessive heavy metals or pollution, then the livestock in River Valley Town will have been affected long ago, because their pastures are nourished by groundwater every day.

In the afternoon, FWS detectives arrived as scheduled.

They were not specifically targeting Lin Feng, they were just conducting routine random investigations and evidence collection.

The two detectives patrolled the pastoral area, but in the end found nothing and could only leave in frustration.

The livestock police followed closely and maintained communication with Hans at all times until it was confirmed that they had completely left River Valley Town.

Shortly after the FWS agents left, Thomas arrived at the ranch.

Lin Feng asked how things were going, and Thomas easily stated that everything was going well.

"Mr. Grando will handle the follow-up matters properly. You don't need to worry too much. Those agents should not try to take away anyone from our pastoral area."

Lin Feng was deeply moved by Thomas' words, and he almost impulsively stepped forward to give him a big hug.

When Thomas was about to leave, Lin Feng stopped him, "Wait a minute, can you tell me why the Animal Husbandry Committee is trying so hard? Is it because of me?"

He wondered if it had something to do with his relationship with Jasmine that made Hans so helpful.

Thomas smiled and explained: "It's not all because of you. In fact, we would do this to any pastoralist. This is the meaning of the existence of the livestock police."

Lin Feng nodded after hearing this, feeling quite pleased.

Uncle David was full of smiles as he watched his eldest son drive away.

Regarding the North American gray wolf No. 29, Lin Feng kept it secret from his parents and did not tell them to avoid worrying the couple.

The next morning, several staff members from the Montana Department of Health and Human Services came to conduct water quality testing as agreed. Compared with the FWS agents yesterday, these people had a much kinder attitude and were quite enthusiastic.

The entire inspection process was carried out in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere, and they were obviously very familiar with this type of work.

Montana contains underground natural springs with temperatures significantly higher than the local average annual temperature. A new hot spring was just discovered in the southern region last month.

Generally speaking, there are two possibilities for the formation of hot springs: one is caused by magmatism within the earth's crust, most of which are sulfate springs; the other is formed by the infiltration and circulation of surface water.

The terrain and environment of Lakeside Ranch also provide favorable conditions for the formation of hot springs.

Viewed from the air, the ranch is located on the riverbed of a valley. The terrain with mountains at its back makes the water pressure here higher, which contributes to the natural phenomenon of hot water rising upwards.

After testing, it was found that the water temperature was maintained at around 40 degrees, which was ideal. With the test report from the relevant department as an endorsement, Lin Feng finally felt at ease.

He decided to transform the large pit originally prepared for the biogas pool into a natural hot spring pool. Then he built sheds and fences and added some decorative elements. It will become a highlight of the ranch. Just imagining it makes people excited.

Due to the discovery of hot springs, the biogas pool had to be re-located. Lin Feng decided to move it 500 meters back. Although this meant that the pipes needed to be lengthened, considering the huge surprises brought by the hot springs, such an adjustment was undoubtedly worth it.

During dinner, my mother accidentally said that she wanted to eat pork.

When the couple came to the United States, they ate beef and mutton almost every day.

Although it is delicious, eating too much will not only make her get angry, but also make her gain weight. Lin Feng didn’t say anything but remembered it in his heart.

Looking around, there is no market around the ranch where pork can be easily purchased.

Residents here prefer beef, and chicken is relatively rare, let alone pork.

In order to satisfy his mother's wish and to enrich the pasture's food choices, Lin Feng decided to raise a few piglets in the pasture.

He is even considering raising some chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry to make the pasture more ecologically diverse.

Of course, if it is really impossible to successfully breed on the pasture, Lin Feng also has a small world as an alternative.

He can send the piglets to the slaughterhouse for processing when needed, and then pretend to have bought them from the supermarket as a surprise to his family.

Although I have adapted to the cold meals at the ranch, deep down I still prefer steaming Chinese meals.

The light style of vegetable salad does not suit his taste, especially when dining with Jasmine, who always orders this dish to control her weight.

However, for Lin Feng, a plate of vegetable leaves smeared with sauce is really difficult to stimulate his appetite.

The types of vegetables in the pasture are also relatively simple. Currently, they mainly rely on Chinese cabbage produced in the small world. If you want to expand the selection of vegetables, you may have to go to town to buy them, which will undoubtedly add a lot of trouble.

Lin was inspired by the Cassidy family's small plantation, where they grew just enough fruits and vegetables to meet the family's needs.

Looking at the harvest scene of the Cassidy family, Lin Feng also began to look forward to opening a plantation of his own on the pasture next spring. This would not only achieve a free supply of vegetables and fruits, but also add a touch of greenery and vitality to the pasture.

I called Cassidy with the intention of giving it a try, but I didn't expect that his family actually raised piglets.

This was really a pillow for sleepy people. Lin Feng was overjoyed and immediately decided to go to Cassidy's house to pick up a piglet to satisfy his craving.

This trip to the Witch Ranch not only met Cassidy’s grandfather, a gray-haired but energetic old man, but also gave him a deeper understanding of the customs and customs of the pastoral area.

In the vegetable garden of Witch Ranch, Cassidy showed Lin Feng the free-ranging piglets. They were running happily in the vegetable patch, injecting endless vitality into the land.

Lin Feng couldn't help but feel excited when he saw these little guys having fun. However, when he was about to capture a piglet, he found that these little guys were extremely alert and disappeared in a flash.

Cassidy entered the scene in person, skillfully grabbed a fat, white and cute little pig, and gently lifted its two hind hooves.

The little pig swayed in the air, looking a little helpless.

"Brother, you can raise this little pig for another half month. Its weight will increase rapidly and its meat will be more delicious." Cassidy suggested.

Lin Feng asked curiously: "What do you usually need to feed it?"

Cassidy pointed to a large bag of corn kernels stacked in the corner of the vegetable garden and said: "We usually feed them corn, but these little guys are not picky about food and eat almost anything. Vegetable leaves, peels, and even leftovers. All the dishes can be eaten with gusto.”

He paused and then added: "Of course, if you plan to eat them yourself, it's best not to feed them hormones. Although that will make them grow faster, it may have adverse effects. If you eat them yourself, it is better to feed them naturally. rest assured."

This piglet was a free gift from Cassidy to Lin Feng, which made him feel very grateful.

It is a very common phenomenon in pastoral areas for people to help each other and share resources, which is one of the reasons why he likes it here.

After leaving the Witch Ranch, Lin Feng immediately put the little pig into the small world.

He plans to raise the piglets for a few more days and then slaughter them after they become fatter, and then invite David and Charlie's family to come to the ranch to enjoy a sumptuous pork dinner.

(End of this chapter)

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