Some posts may contain affiliate links. Raising Ducks VS Chickens More and more people are raising chickens as an effort to be self-sufficient. They collect eggs daily and should the need arise the chickens could be butchered for meat providing protein in a SHTF scenario. However, as this trend increases we are hearing rumor that …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Wooden Pallet Rabbit Hutch Every critter on the homestead needs its own space and appropriate housing. This is true whether they are kept as pets or livestock. Including rabbits! Their pen or housing is called a hutch. You can of course purchase a hutch. You can see them HERE from the bare minimum priced …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why Have Nesting Box Coop Curtains I love the articles that are really old fashion blogs! Real people managing real issues by trial and error successfully. Heidi Nawrocki tells us about her on going game of hide and seek to gather eggs from her free range chickens. But the constant …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Herbal Uses For Perilla Perilla is another of mother nature’s gifts to us. It appears to be an ordinary decorative landscaping plant but it contains within its leaves the healing properties for a number of chest. lung, and stomach ailments. It can even be helpful with food allergies however, as …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Homestead Declaration Protects Your Property Especially as the economy around us continues to fail knowing about homestead exemptions becomes very important. In the United States there are several states that have a homestead act that protects your primary residence from creditors. (Outside of the mortgage holder of course) In …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Storing Potatoes Long Term I know, I know, you already know how to store potatoes. Cool dark room and all. But there actually is more to it than that when you are talking a longer term! Things that I frankly had not thought of! An easy, nutritious, and very …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 15 PVC Pipe Projects I enjoy PCV pipe projects! The material is light weight and easy to use. It’s versatile enough that there is almost nothing you can’t make with it! And when you are done, it is so easy to pick up and carry away with you or for …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tan a Rabbit Hide I know that rabbit and squirrel hides are not the tanner’s dream hide. They are indeed small. Add them together however and you can use them for tons of things particularly post SHTF. Squirrel and rabbit are both more plentiful than larger game in most parts …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. When The Scavengers Come In any SHTF scenario even if only regional, there is an intense strain on natural resources. This will mean without a doubt competition for those precious remaining resources. For those who are unprepared and don’t have survival skills to live off the land this will …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Firewood Heat Value Comparison Chart It really does matter what wood you choose to burn and stockpile. One cord of the right wood can produce the same amount of heat as around 200 gallons of fuel oil! Many homeowners stop burning wood due to the sooty mess it can …
