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    Pasture for a SHTF situation for your animals to graze?

    What would everyone recommend? I know alfalfa is high in protein, and some perrienial strains are good for 20+ years but.... what would you all recommend specifically for planting for rabbits, chickens and pot bellied pigs for grazing? There are berries and crabapples that I am going to leave...
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    Who here has built their own Solar Panels?

    Curious cuz the more I read on them the more I think I can do this.. Cheaply and within my own skill set.
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    Ok, Dumb question but.. Ammo?!

    What's the best way to store ammo long term? I got an incredible deal for my favorite rifle and was able to purchase enough ammo to theoretically last me a lifetime for that firearm. But storage... Dessicant or 02 absorbers in Mylar bags? Going with what I know.. And being water/moisture...
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    Boyd - Day in the life of a hillbilly stuck in Michigan..

    01. Name? Boyd 02. Gender? male 03. Disneyworld or Disneyland? world, bigger n better 04. What is your favorite color? green 05. What is your favorite kind of gum? none 06. How much do you weigh? 220lbs 07. How tall are you? 5'7 08. Can you swim? yep 09. Do you like to swim? yep 10. Living...
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    How do you prepare for a Blizzard?

    Lol.. folks today were funny at the store hurrying hither and yonder stocking up for the 2 day storm we are supposed to have. Only thing I'm worried about is the power going out.. But even then I'll have 2 kerosene heaters and lots of candles waiting :)
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    Food Storage?

    Haven't seen this come up in a while and I want to get folks thoughts :) When I was out of work I had about a years worth of food for the family (10 of us) put up. What little money I made or got from unemployment was able to be spent elsewhere with the exception of flour, animal feed etc...
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    Something Happened to make me panic...........

    I woke up and couldn't find my glasses. Apparently they ended up under the bed on the wife's side (don't ask, please) but for a couple hours I was desperately frantic. I can't drive or shoot without mine. Gotta love feather weight lens's till you can't find yer glasses..... Ordering a backup...
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    Real Life - When my preps have saved my butt... How about you folks?

    This is from another board http://www.survivalandpreparednessforum.com/showthread.php?292-Real-Life-When-my-preps-have-saved-my-butt...-How-about-you-folks Here is where I'd love to hear from real life situations. This is what I posted from another board.. And there doesn't have to be a zombie...
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    What is a Zombie?

    I've seen this come up. I know I am a bit of a weirdo and I always think folks know what I'm talking about.. I did it again, somebody asked me about a zombie :) Well, they don't have to be the night of the living dead type. They can be friends, families, neighbors. Are you ready to fend them...
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    Question about Foraging.....

    I was wondering if anybody could recommend a good book on plants for foraging. Some things I am somewhat versed on ... wild asparagus, fiddleheads, nuts and for the most part I know what berries to stay away from. But I'd like to get some more info. There is half a mile worth of roadside and...
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    Preparedness for SHTF or Mutant Zombie Biker Invasion .. Ready?

    Ok, so I am not thread jacking http://www.sufficientself.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4867&p=4 this thread anymore let me open a new topic :) here's my post from that thread. my preps include a house built out of 8" cement block and furred with wood inside and out, insulated etc. Nothing short...
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    Panfish :)

    over the past week I've been able to limit out daily. I've started taking all the kids with me that I can so we can fill the freezer!!!!!!!! Fish fry in July at this rate!
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    Anyone have any home remedies for migraines?

    I woke up with one at 5:30am this morning with one. After getting sick several times i laid down and fell back asleep till 1ish this afternoon. The only useful treatment I've had for these is feirocet. Problem is, being the only one that has worked, my body has built up a resistance to this...
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