furloverF Posted November 15 Posted November 15 I discovered on Facebook that I have a distant cousin in Poland. He breeds foxes and minks there. About 19 years ago, he moved his business from the Netherlands to Poland because he was fed up with the anti-fur sentiment and the enormous regulatory burden imposed by politicians. Soon, around 19,000 minks and some 1,100 foxes will need to be harvested. My wife and I have decided to help out. We will soon be heading to the Polish countryside. I will be involved in (helping with) the slaughtering and skinning, as well as other tasks. My wife will mainly take care of household chores. As a reward, I will receive two silver foxes and 60 minks. My wife and I are discussing this: we both want a new coat. We will probably ask my cousin if we can buy furs for my wife at cost price. So I will have a busy time on the farm and slaughter my own animals for a coat. My wife has said that she wants to see the animals and the fur afterwards, but doesn't want to witness the slaughter. She will also get a new coat. I am really looking forward to this: a dream come true. Of course, I will report on it from time to time, but unfortunately without photos. My wife and I are going to sign for them. We are looking forward to our new experiences. 7
kev86 Posted November 15 Posted November 15 (edited) Yeah, politicians and the regularity about fur farm are really hard and I don't imagine the next year with "Union European Commission". A massive number of minks and foxes, really fun and I see like you a real opportunity to have new fur coat with these beautiful pelts !!! A beautiful opportunity for your wife and yourself, surely you have fun moment and aopportunity to stroke your next coat, hahaha... Your wife is really happy for this opportunity and I understand her... Great to read soon the next chapter of this adventure. Poland is perfect for wearing fur during the winter season... I'm jealous, I search new pelts, hahaha... I'm happy for you !!! Edited November 15 by kev86 1
hawk_560 Posted November 16 Posted November 16 21 hours ago, furloverF said: I discovered on Facebook that I have a distant cousin in Poland. He breeds foxes and minks there. About 19 years ago, he moved his business from the Netherlands to Poland because he was fed up with the anti-fur sentiment and the enormous regulatory burden imposed by politicians. Soon, around 19,000 minks and some 1,100 foxes will need to be harvested. My wife and I have decided to help out. We will soon be heading to the Polish countryside. I will be involved in (helping with) the slaughtering and skinning, as well as other tasks. My wife will mainly take care of household chores. As a reward, I will receive two silver foxes and 60 minks. My wife and I are discussing this: we both want a new coat. We will probably ask my cousin if we can buy furs for my wife at cost price. So I will have a busy time on the farm and slaughter my own animals for a coat. My wife has said that she wants to see the animals and the fur afterwards, but doesn't want to witness the slaughter. She will also get a new coat. I am really looking forward to this: a dream come true. Of course, I will report on it from time to time, but unfortunately without photos. My wife and I are going to sign for them. We are looking forward to our new experiences. Can´t wait to read more 😊🦊😈 1
hawk_560 Posted December 2 Posted December 2 On 11/15/2025 at 10:27 AM, furloverF said: I discovered on Facebook that I have a distant cousin in Poland. He breeds foxes and minks there. About 19 years ago, he moved his business from the Netherlands to Poland because he was fed up with the anti-fur sentiment and the enormous regulatory burden imposed by politicians. Soon, around 19,000 minks and some 1,100 foxes will need to be harvested. My wife and I have decided to help out. We will soon be heading to the Polish countryside. I will be involved in (helping with) the slaughtering and skinning, as well as other tasks. My wife will mainly take care of household chores. As a reward, I will receive two silver foxes and 60 minks. My wife and I are discussing this: we both want a new coat. We will probably ask my cousin if we can buy furs for my wife at cost price. So I will have a busy time on the farm and slaughter my own animals for a coat. My wife has said that she wants to see the animals and the fur afterwards, but doesn't want to witness the slaughter. She will also get a new coat. I am really looking forward to this: a dream come true. Of course, I will report on it from time to time, but unfortunately without photos. My wife and I are going to sign for them. We are looking forward to our new experiences. Any news? 😊
furloverF Posted Monday at 11:00 AM Author Posted Monday at 11:00 AM Yesterday we arrived at the fur farm in Poland. My cousin and his wife gave us a warm welcome. We are sleeping in the guest house. My cousin and his wife have a beautiful house, and the farm is huge, with thousands of animals and lots of barns. The minks and foxes live in open stables. At the moment, they have their beautiful winter coats and are ready to be harvested. I went straight to the foxes to take a look. The silver foxes are beautiful: deep black and shiny silver hair. They are also nice and big. Maybe a meter and a half, once skinned. Soon I will choose two. I want to skin them so that the fur remains completely intact: the head with ears and lips and the paws with their claws and, of course, the tail. It will be a wonderful addition and I look forward to playing with the lovely fur while watching TV. Today, my wife and I looked everywhere, and after lunch we will start work. My wife will mainly help with the housework: making coffee and food for the workers. I will help with the harvest of minks and foxes. My wife loves fur very much, but she doesn't want to see the killing and skinning. We think we will stay for about two weeks. 5
hawk_560 Posted Monday at 11:38 AM Posted Monday at 11:38 AM Thank you for your first report and keep going with some more stories 😊 2
kev86 Posted Monday at 12:34 PM Posted Monday at 12:34 PM (edited) Great new step in your project, the Poland is beautiful and peoples are adorable with a warm heart. I visited often with friends, I adored Poland and Norway... Oh silver look stunning with a great fur, amazing winter coat... I'm really happy for you my friend ! Enjoy your farm with your cousin and enjoy skinning all these beautiful fur... Adorable !!! Edited Monday at 12:35 PM by kev86 2
pelliccia Posted 18 hours ago Posted 18 hours ago I hope you can share some pictures or even video… if possible 1
hawk_560 Posted 18 hours ago Posted 18 hours ago 42 minutes ago, pelliccia said: I hope you can share some pictures or even video… if possible That would be great. I would love to see him selecting his first fox and pelt him. But he already said and that's pretty normal that the farm owner did want any pictures 🙁 and I think we have to respect that. 1
pelliccia Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 16 hours ago, hawk_560 said: That would be great. I would love to see him selecting his first fox and pelt him. But he already said and that's pretty normal that the farm owner did want any pictures 🙁 and I think we have to respect that. Ah yes I forgot. I got too wrapped up in the excitement of this opportunity and the continuation of these details! It makes sense though. I’m sure we are all jealous haha
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