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12/04/2018 / By Mary Miller

The top sources of protein in a survival homestead

Protein is an essential part of your diet. If you’ve ever considered raising livestock or growing a survival garden in your homestead, you need to consider which plants and animals are excellent sources of protein, while also being worthwhile investments. Homesteading requires a lot of time, money and effort. In order to reap the benefits of […]

09/02/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Hunting rabbits? Here are some tips for success

As most hunters will tell you, hunting a rabbit can be difficult. A successful kill typically requires one of either: busting through the brush and trying to shoot the hightailing cottontail before it’s able to get away, or setting a beagle loose in hopes that it will be able to chase it down for you. However, […]

07/31/2018 / By Russel Davis

Survive the collapse with these 10 rabbit breeds

American homesteaders raise rabbits primarily for two reasons: meat and pelt. Rabbit meat is highly-valued for its flavor, which goes well with soups, stews, and roasts. On the other hand, rabbit fur is valued for its smooth texture, making it ideal in creating animal pelt products. A large number of rabbit breeds can be raised for both purposes, which […]

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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