12 Herbs To Feed Your Chickens (And 7 Not To)

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by Milo Martinovich

Herbs are awesome to have on the homestead, They make food taste better and also give us natural medicines that can be used to prevent and alleviate certain conditions.

Most of us grow plenty of herbs on the homestead, but far too few of us are putting these herbs to work to ensure our flock of chickens stays happy and healthy.

So, we’ve put together a list of the best herbs to feed your chickens. For those who are eager to feed everything to the hens, we’ve also included 7 herbs that should be avoided as well!

Massive Solar Storms May Shutdown Internet Around The World, Fears Expert

Solar storms or coronal mass ejections are known to cause damage to electrical grids and cause blackouts, however, experts are of the belief that they could also adversely affect the internet infrastructure, causing a global internet outage. 

https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/news/solar-storms-internet-shutdown-fear-548309.html 

10 Survival Items You Can Score at Garage Sales

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By Tom Marlowe

When you take up prepping as a lifestyle, you’ll find there is always something you need. It seems like that shopping list grows and grows until it stretches to the horizon: equipment, provisions, training, land, gear, weapons.

There is always some weakness you can shore up, some vulnerability you can eliminate or some scenario you can better prepare yourself for. If you are doing it right, that means a never ending cycle of self-improvement and self-investment.

Survivorman | Surviving Disasters | True Storm Stories | Les Stroud

How To Camouflage Yourself In A Survival Situation

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by MICHAEL MAJOR

Concealing oneself is pretty simple when we have a full set of advanced region-specific camouflage clothing to wear. Modern technology has made it very simple to blend into the environment and virtually disappear from view.

What happens when we are thrust into a survival situation and need to hide without our camouflage clothing? Or if we need to make our way across terrain unseen? What about hunting in a survival situation?

Survival situations have a nasty habit of sneaking up on us when we least expect them. Sometimes, we will need to conceal ourselves without any preparation or warning from humans or animals.

Fortunately, all you need is a bit of knowledge and some creativity to do a lot to blend into the environment.

Why Are Things Seen?

ULTIMATE GUIDE: HOW TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN – PREPPING 101

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By Morgan

When you begin to work on your emergency disaster plan, it’s recommended to try to get the whole family on board. Sit down with them and really talk about the importance of having a plan for ‘just in case’.

Think of an emergency disaster plan like you’re planning a trip to Disneyworld. You’re going to plan out when you go, how to get there, a budget, stuff to see, communication in case you split up or get separated, etc.

Shelter: Surviving in a Damaged Home

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The shelter is commonly understood to be one of the most important survival priorities. We talk about bugging in rather than bugging out because we have our home to use as shelter.

When bugging out, building a shelter is one of the first things to establish camp. Regardless of where we are, we need shelter to protect us from the weather and ensure our survival.

But what about when our home becomes damaged in a disaster; does bugging out become our only viable option? Would we be forced to abandon everything we own just because a hurricane dropped a tree on our roof? Can we still use our homes as shelter, even though they are damaged?

Ammo Calculator: How Much Do You Need?

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By Derrick James

Judging by the chronically empty shelves at gun shops and “out of stock” notices online, folks seem to be buying ammunition at unprecedented rates.  Preppers stock up on things, like toilet paper, by the case. Ammo is no different. So when they buy, they look for bulk ammo deals. But how much ammo do you need? We have built this ammo calculator and written this article as a guide.

As a note, while I am listed as the author here, it’s actually the result of a few minds coming together: myself, Steve Markwith, and my behind-the-scenes web guy who took our collective thoughts and turned them into an online ammo calculator.

Farm Versus Store Bought Eggs. What Are the Differences?

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By Jeanie Beales

The idea of being able to go out to your hen house and collect some fresh eggs for breakfast, or buy pasture raised eggs at a farmers’ market, is appealing.

But is there really a difference in the color, taste and nutritional content, or are we just happy to think that because they are fresh from the farm they must be better? We checked the research that proves there is a difference.

Eggs from hens that roam freely and are given the opportunity to try a varied diet of nutritious grains, grubs and fresh greens, as well as getting some sunshine and exercise have been proven to produce eggs that are higher in calcium, lutein, Vitamin A, E, and D. Yolk color, yolk density, freshness, and shell thickness can also differ from commercial eggs.

The Right Way to Clean Abrasions

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Using iodine, rubbing alcohol, peroxide, or whiskey to clean a wound makes for good TV drama. Tough guys wince or swear, children whimper and cry. In reality, it makes for dead tissue which then has the potential to get infected and create a whole other host of problems. And, on top of that, you are wasting what may be very precious disinfecting agents. So let's learn to clean a wound properly.

Assume your teenage boy has come to you with a really nasty road rash. It's kind of sizable and extremely dirty--sand, mud, organic matter--all kinds of grossness. And it's bleeding a bit. What do you do first?

Gear Test: Poop in a bucket for two weeks

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by Mic Roland 

For many preppers out there, how to “go” sustainably after SHTF, is potentially a big problem. Bugging in is a popular strategy but many homes depend on municipal sewer and water. Where do you “go” when your toilets stop working?

This problem was discussed on one of the prepper group meetups (on Zoom). Mostly, the discussion was focused on how to properly plug up one’s toilet and drains to keep city sewage from backing up into one’s home. But, after you’ve successfully blocked your toilets, where does the bugged-in prepper “go”?

How to Make Homemade MREs in 5 Steps

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by Aden Tate

Proper food storage is essential to proper disaster mitigation. If you’re going to prep, and you’re going to prep right, you need to know what it takes to keep your food good for the long haul. You’ve likely bought and put a few boxes full of MREs (Meals-Ready-To-Eat) down in your food larder at this point. Did you know though that it’s possible to make your own MREs?

Why Make Your Own MREs?

'No toilet paper, again?!' Shortages and hoarding pop up as COVID delta surges

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/no-toilet-paper-again-shoppers-235000819.html 

Remember the bare store shelves and shopping carts overflowing with bulk packages of toilet paper and bottled water during last year's intial waves of COVID-19? The bleak scenes at the big-box stores may be making a comeback, thanks to the COVID delta variant sweeping the U.S.

Don't be surprised if you can't find t.p. again at your local Costco store.

Home Prepping Planning and Organization

Just What is a Get-Home Bag, Exactly?

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By Tom Marlowe

You’ve probably thought a lot about what you’re going to do when the time comes to run away from a bad situation.

The notion of abandoning your home and heading for safer ground when things get really desperate is something of a trope in prepping. But have you considered the fact that you’ll need to get home before you’ll be able to do anything else during a bad situation?

This is my personal GHB. you can see some of the contents: flashlight, Sharpie, multitool, and more.

16 Ways to Use Ziploc Bags That You Never Thought About Trying

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Do you have a ton of extra Ziploc bags in your house? Consider how you can put them to use before you throw them out.

You can use the bags for your home, car, travel, and more. That way, you don’t have to waste anything.

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So, Is Birch Good Firewood?

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By Greg Seebregts

When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time on hiking trails and in campsites. A major part of those experiences was the wood fires that we used to burn. As a kid I never considered which types of wood are used.

I didn’t know what type of wood we were using; all I knew was that it was wood, and it allowed us to keep warm in winter (when we had a fireplace) and that the fires would burn for quite a while.

With all that in mind, I wanted to know about a specific type of wood – birch. It doesn’t seem to be as commonly used as oak so I got curious.

Cash and Your Credit Score: Often Forgotten Preps

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by Dave S.

In this article, I’m going to extol and often forgotten, but top-tier prep.

I like to read a lot of self-reliant and prepping blogs and articles, as we all likely do. Toward the beginning of my self-reliant venture, these articles and blogs were critical in my education. I am in no way an expert in this field, but I am comfortable enough that a lot of this information for me now is review, and it is always good to review the basics.

I love reading articles and blogs simply for the fact that there is usually more than one way to skin the proverbial cat, and I’m always looking for ways to improve my knowledge base or tweak existing techniques. This self-reliant community is often very willing to share their experiences, both positive and negative, so that others may learn from their successes as well as their failures. To say this community is rich in comradery would be an understatement, to say the least.

How To Easily Hook Up A Generator To Your Home

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by RICH M.

The question of what sort of emergency electrical power to have for your home is one that’s open for debate. Most preppers go for solar power of some sort, but solar isn’t a perfect choice.

While solar is likely to be working after just about any disaster that leaves your home standing, each panel only puts out a small amount of power. So it takes a lot of panels to really do more than just charge your cell phone.

Critter Control Tips To Keep Your Garden Safe

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by Rhonda Owen

There’s nothing that will make a gardener teeter on the verge of madness more than marauding wildlife. In the spring, rabbits, groundhogs, and ground squirrels (depending on your part of the country) can destroy a newly planted garden seemingly overnight. And throughout the season, wildlife does its best to harvest before you do.

There are ample remedies to deter wildlife pests. Some certainly work, while others are a waste of time and vegetables. There’s no quick fix, but fortunately, there are options to put in your arsenal to keep critters out of your garden.

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How Long to Run a Generator for a Refrigerator During a Power Outage

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https://www.primalsurvivor.net/run-generator-for-refrigerator/

Author: Alison Ingleby

Most of us would class our refrigerator as an essential item to keep running during a power outage. When calculating what size home generator you need, you may assume you need to keep your refrigerator and freezer constantly running.

But that doesn’t have to be the case. If the power goes off for thirty minutes, the food in your fridge won’t spoil. Depending on various conditions, you may only need to run your refrigerator intermittently to keep your food cool.

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12 Survival Items to Score at Home Depot

 Original Article:

https://modernsurvivalonline.com/home-depot-survival-items/

by Tim Makay

If you are a prepper, or just know a prepper, you’ll know that there is always something that is needed. A piece of equipment, a certain item of gear, provisions, something that is missing from the ever-growing mountain of stuff in the survival stash.

It is such a time-worn idea that is becoming something of a cliché; preppers acting like magpies, always bringing in some new shiny to add to the collection.

But, jokes aside there is a lot to be said about being well and truly prepared for the unexpected. Improvisation is fine, but you don’t want to be forced to improvise during a major SHTF event.

The Coming Food Shortage: What Happens Next (And What To Do)

Do Preppers Really Want the World to End?

 Original Article:

https://www.survivalsullivan.com/preppers-hoping-for-shtf/

By Tom Marlowe

Throughout my travels in and around the prepping sphere, I have noticed that there is a curious or perhaps not so curious sentiment among folks that are not preppers themselves concerning our collective outlook.

These people seem to think, based on depiction or interactions, that preppers are akin to an apocalyptic cult, at worst, or positively excited at the prospect of a global catastrophe at best. This certainly does nothing to spread the good word and decidedly positive practice of prepping to a new generation. But could this notion be true?

How long could you stay at home without leaving for anything?

 Original Article:
https://www.livinglifeinruraliowa.com/2021/04/how-long-could-you-stay-at-home-without.html

A somewhat hypothetical situation has always been in the back of my mind when prepping. However, this hypothetical situation is not becoming so hypothetical anymore. With past and pending shortages on everything from food to vehicle parts plus unfolding global events, this situation bears much consideration for anyone who needs to consider being prepared at home. 

Kid Preppers – How to Influence Your Child to Prepare

 Original Article:

https://modernsurvivalonline.com/kid-preppers/

by Tim Makay

For any preppers who have kids, you naturally want them to become capable, competent adults when they grow up. I don’t know of any good parent that does not want that for their child.

But while they are small, it is only natural that you, as their parent, will spend an inordinate amount of time fussing and worrying over them, and your worries might be tripled as a prepper because you know just how bad things can really get, and how quickly!

On a strictly practical level, smaller children place an intense strain on resources, requiring a tremendous amount of attention, supplies, and general investment to make sure they stay safe and hopefully make it through whatever situation you are enduring with their health and their psyche intact.

How To Establish A Sustainable Food Source On Your Balcony

 Original Article:

https://prepperswill.com/how-to-establish-a-sustainable-food-source-on-your-balcony/

June 16, 2021 by Bob Rodgers

When it comes to survival, everything starts from your mindset and preparedness. Your knowledge makes all the difference in what you can achieve.

That being said, don’t feel surprised if you will end up creating, growing, and sustaining a vegetable garden by yourself. And yes, you can do so even inside your tiny home!

Being 100% self-sufficient is a state of mind which involves your commitment, time, and patience.

Resources are surely the most important factor, but sometimes it takes very little of them, combined with a little energy, to make it happen.

How to Use a Smoker to Calm Your Bees

 Original Article:

https://thehomesteadinghippy.com/using-a-smoker-to-calm-bees/

By Di-Anne Seebregts

Working with bees can often be a very painful and even dangerous endeavor.

It does not need to be. If you use the correct safety gear and you correctly use a smoker, your chances of being stung will be greatly reduced.

The key to using a smoker to calm your bees lies in understanding how the smoker works. Too little smoke and the bees will carry on as usual. Too much smoke and your bees will leave forever.

The smart storage and management of your survival supplies

 Original Article:

https://www.survivopedia.com/the-smart-storage-and-management-of-your-survival-supplies/

At this very moment, there’s probably an area in your house hosting all sorts of oddly shaped boxes that most certainly contains one or more items you would need in a time of crisis. And, most probably, you won’t have ten or more minutes to rummage through boxes and crates full of survival gear when the proverbial brown stuff hits the fan.

You’ve spent a lot of time and money amassing a great amount of gear and supplies, and yet, it won’t do you any good when push comes to shove. You’re wasting precious time trying to find batteries for your flashlight, ammo for your .22 LR rifle, or that extra gear you put together for the cold season.

Why is this happening?

Well, you, just like many others out there, spent too much time on accumulating stuff and not nearly enough time on the accumulated stuff. To keep a record of all your usable and reliable gear, you must organize your cache, store it accordingly, keep an updated inventory and rotate your supplies every so often.

The Importance Of Storing Salt For Survival

 Original Article:

https://theprepperjournal.com/2021/06/14/storing-salt-for-survival/

Salt is one of the most common and basic staples and one which every prepper should have in their pantry. While today salt is easily and cheaply purchased, it is also a valuable resource. When used in excess, salt can be harmful. However, it is also vital for maintaining health, as well as providing a range of additional benefits and uses.

Why Salt Storage Is Essential

Salt is one of the most important and vital items every prepper should have. In the first instance, salt helps treat a variety of ailments and is a necessary dietary ingredient for maintain good health, as well as providing health benefits and support in the treatment of dental problems. It can also be used in making soap, as well as be used as a cleaning product around the homestead.

However, one of the main benefits of salt is that it helps to preserve food, as well as adding some welcome flavor to otherwise dull foods. In addition to having a range of uses, salt is also cheap to buy and long-lasting, making it an essential item for preppers.

Containers for Food Storage You Need

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https://www.foodstoragemoms.com/containers-for-food-storage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=containers-for-food-storage

Today it’s all about containers for food storage you need. Sometimes we don’t know what works when it comes to our food storage options. I’ll try and help you today. Stocking up on an abundance of food and then tucking it away for your family to use during an emergency is certainly a great place to start.

But when it comes to food storage and emergencies, it is important to understand how best to store the food so it will hold up for longer periods. To prevent your food from being tampered with, or the quality from being compromised, you need to have a more longer-term solution. These are several different container options that you can use for food storage.