If you’re curious about the foods chickens can eat – and those they can’t – you’ve come to the right place! Many people decide to raise chickens because they are versatile little creatures that can eat just about anything. In fact, feeding chickens things like kitchen scraps and leftovers is a great way to cut …
Chicken lice are not anything that any chicken keeper wants to deal with. Unfortunately, in some cases, they can be tough to prevent. It might seem like no matter how diligently you clean your coop or how meticulously you care for each and every chicken… you keep getting chicken lice. And they keep coming back …
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[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to dehydration, there are few better options when it comes to preserving in-season produce. Dehydrated foods, if properly stored, last for months. If dehydrated food is stored properly, some homesteaders even claim that dehydrated food can last up to a year! Unlike canned and frozen foods, the equipment for which takes up …
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to sprucing up a bland dinner or adding flavor to homemade pickles, there are few ingredients that can compare with good ol’ fashioned salt. Salt allows food molecules to be released into the air and gives the food a distinct aroma and flavor. It highlights and suppresses the taste of foods, and …
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s a prepper, the real question you should be asking yourself is why shouldn’t you raise rabbits? They are a great investment for anybody looking to stockpile large quantities of meat, fur, fiber, or fertilizer. If you live in a small apartment, it can be difficult to raise most livestock due to the noise and …
As a prepper, you need to make a long-term plan for survival and sustainability. This plan should include raising animals for food, protection, and transportation. In order to determine what’s best for you, the factors you need to consider are the size of your household, the location and size of your residence, and the costs …
