How do you hatch chicken eggs? If you are interested in hatching chicken eggs to help increase your flock and enjoy some baby chicks, then you need to make sure that you know how to get the best hatch rate. If you are ever in a grid down scenario, then your chickens will become one …
I know how frustrating it can be when something gets to your chickens and you are left wondering what happened. I have wondered what killed my chickens before, as I have gone outside to piles of feathers, half-eaten birds, and even just carcasses with the heads removed. While I’ve learned how to determine what killed …
This last week, I lost some of my chickens to predators. One day my neighbor’s dog got into my yard and got one of my chickens. Next day, I caught an owl in the act of feasting on another one in the run. If you are going to keep chickens in your backyard, then it’s …
I know that when you first start raising chickens, you are likely to have a lot of questions about them. When you have a hen go broody the first time, you are likely to be a little concerned. What is a broody hen, and what causes hens to suddenly decide to become broody? When you …
If you’ve always dreamed of having chickens and are ready to make your dream a reality, then you will need a great chicken coop. Coops are more than simply a place for your chickens to rest at night – they keep them safe from predators, protect them from bad weather, and provide them with a …
Are backyard chickens right for you? Are they really worth the effort involved in getting them a home, feeding them, and cleaning out their pen or coop? If you have ever asked yourself these questions and wondered if raising chickens is the right move for your family then I am here to help. I know …
No matter if you want to have candles on hand for emergencies, are simply interested in learning how to make them, or have a lot of beef fat on hand after slaughtering a cow and don’t want it to go to waste, making tallow candles is a good idea. I know that the first time …
Even though disasters can happen at any time and in any place, I know that there are many people who don’t give their survival a second thought. If you live in a city, then it is imperative that you understand the urban survival steps that you can take to ensure that you will be able …
Pickles & Fermenting Foods for Storage Food storage is essential if you want to be able to provide for your family during a disaster. I have found that one of the best ways to store food for a long time is by fermenting it. Pickles have a very long shelf life and will taste great, …
There’s a new kind of kindle in town. And it’s gaining in popularity. To some, it’s known as fatwood. While others call it pitch pine. But it can make the average joe look like a fire-wielding outdoorsman. Here’s the Grid Down Tools guide to the pine stick resin magic and how to use it. What …
