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02/27/2019 / By Zoey Sky

What to feed your animals during an emergency

As a prepper who keeps pets, you need to know what kinds of food are safe for animal consumption, especially if SHTF. Ideally, you should stock up on animal feed but when your supplies run out, the tips below can help you feed your animals so they stay healthy during a disaster scenario. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com). […]

01/03/2019 / By Mary Miller

Do you have a basic emergency kit for your pet dog?

Pets are often an overlooked topic when it comes to prepping. In case you have to suddenly bug out somewhere or leave for a planned vacation, it is understandable that you will want to bring your loyal canine companion with you. However, you have to make sure that all your dog’s needs have first been taken […]

09/10/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Chickens that drink untreated water don’t grow as fast as poultry given clean water

Cutting corners when it comes to husbandry may seem like a tempting idea at first – especially for the beginner. However, smart preppers and experienced poultry farmers understand the importance of clean water in raising healthy and safe-for-eating chickens. This was recently validated with an experimental study published in OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, which looked at […]

08/21/2018 / By Janine Acero

The best dog breeds for SHTF situations

A dog is a versatile pet. Different breeds are meant for different purposes. Some breeds are absolute couch potatoes which make for great cuddle-buddies, some dogs are excellent travel companions, and there are breeds that are perfect for protecting your home from intruders and other dangers. If you’re a prepper with a homestead, your bug-in home won’t […]

06/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Packing Fido’s bug out bag: Items to consider including

If you’ve already prepared your bug-out bag (BOB), you have time to get one ready for your dog when SHTF. Aside from keeping us safe during disasters, we can also count on our pets as moral support. If you own a large dog, they can carry their own BOB. But if they’re smaller than average, […]

03/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Pet prepping: Emergency treatments you should learn, just in case

Pets and their unconditional love make them indispensable. They’re family. Their joys and pains are ours as well. Lucky is the pet owner with a background in veterinary medicine to help him when accidents and emergencies happen to their beloved pooch. But most owners are lost when something bad happens to their pet. They don’t […]

12/15/2017 / By Zoey Sky

It can be done! 5 Animals we recommend you raising if you’re a novice farmer

While the thought of adding livestock to a traditional backyard can seem daunting, even a beginner can raise several animals. But before you decide which animal(s) you want to raise, ensure that your backyard is spacious enough so your livestock will have room to roam in. Since these animals will be a source of greener […]

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