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How to Treat an Egg Bound Chicken
by Phil Williams

I had a problem with one of my laying hens the other day. Denise noticed that she was sitting and looked lethargic, with her eyes slowly opening and closing. Normally, the hens are very active, scratching and pecking anything that moves. When I came over to look at her, she looked like she was trying to lay. Her tail feathers were going up and down like she was trying to get it out, then she would sit frequently on the ground like she would if she were trying to lay an egg. She was walking kind of gingerly, like she was in pain, and waddling a little bit like a penguin.
How to Treat an Egg Bound Chicken
 by Phil Williams

I had a problem with one of my laying hens the other day. Denise noticed that she was sitting and looked lethargic, with her eyes slowly opening and closing. Normally, the hens are very active, scratching and pecking anything that moves. When I came over to look at her, she looked like she was trying to lay. Her tail feathers were going up and down like she was trying to get it out, then she would sit frequently on the ground like she would if she were trying to lay an egg. She was walking kind of gingerly, like she was in pain, and waddling a little bit like a penguin.
Image | Basic OPSEC for Preppers
Basic OPSEC for Preppers
by JW

A wonderful summary to get one thinking about how to find a nice balance in building community and awareness while maintaining a level of security and privacy to protect ones assets and preps.

http://graywolfsurvival.com/3318/basic-opsec-training-examples-achieving-balance/

Basic OPSEC for Preppers
 by JW

A wonderful summary to get one thinking about how to find a nice balance in building community and awareness while maintaining a level of security and privacy to protect ones assets and preps.

http://graywolfsurvival.com/3318/basic-opsec-training-examples-achieving-balance/

Image | Surviving a Tornado
Surviving a Tornado
by Mat Stein

Who could not be shocked and saddened by the images of massive devastation left in the wake of recent tornadoes that struck in Oklahoma and Texas? Though nothing can guarantee absolute safety in the path of a tornado outside of a shelter with reinforced concrete and steel walls, understanding something about the nature of tornadoes, safety tips for surviving a tornado strike, and which common folklore is to be trusted or ignored will improve your chances for making the right decision when confronted by a tornado.
Surviving a Tornado
 by Mat Stein

Who could not be shocked and saddened by the images of massive devastation left in the wake of recent tornadoes that struck in Oklahoma and Texas? Though nothing can guarantee absolute safety in the path of a tornado outside of a shelter with reinforced concrete and steel walls, understanding something about the nature of tornadoes, safety tips for surviving a tornado strike, and which common folklore is to be trusted or ignored will improve your chances for making the right decision when confronted by a tornado.
Image | Methods for Preserving Your Own Meats
Methods for Preserving Your Own Meats
by bgarrett

Meat always seems to be a popular item in food storage. It packs essential nutrients like proteins, iron, zinc, Vitamins A, Vitamin B and Vitamin D. However, having a long-term supply of meat can be tricky. How do you get it to last?

There are a few options when preserving meats. Methods like salting, brining, canning, freezing and dehydrating are great options to help you keep meats available  for future meals.
Methods for Preserving Your Own Meats
 by bgarrett

Meat always seems to be a popular item in food storage. It packs essential nutrients like proteins, iron, zinc, Vitamins A, Vitamin B and Vitamin D. However, having a long-term supply of meat can be tricky. How do you get it to last?

There are a few options when preserving meats. Methods like salting, brining, canning, freezing and dehydrating are great options to help you keep meats available  for future meals.
Image | 10 Facts About Earthworms
10 Facts About Earthworms
by JW

A wonderful summary and list of facts about earthworms and why they are so important to our soil and gardens.  Keep this information in mind the next time you use a dewormer on your pets and livestock.  Their waste stream can have a huge impact on your friendly earthworm friends. 

http://momwithaprep.com/10-facts-earthworms/

10 Facts About Earthworms
 by JW

A wonderful summary and list of facts about earthworms and why they are so important to our soil and gardens.  Keep this information in mind the next time you use a dewormer on your pets and livestock.  Their waste stream can have a huge impact on your friendly earthworm friends. 

http://momwithaprep.com/10-facts-earthworms/

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15 Ways To Be More Prepared
by JW

A great list of skills and preps to evaluate and incorporate into your life to build more resilience and become more prepared.

http://preparingwithdave.com/15-ways-to-be-more-prepared/#.U1qSl_bc2kY

 
15 Ways To Be More Prepared
 by JW

A great list of skills and preps to evaluate and incorporate into your life to build more resilience and become more prepared.

http://preparingwithdave.com/15-ways-to-be-more-prepared/#.U1qSl_bc2kY

 
Image | Container Vegetable Gardening
Container Vegetable Gardening
by JW

Learn some of the ins and outs of growing plants and food in containers / pots and how you can still produce a lot of food in pretty small spaces.

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/container-vegetable-gardening.html

Note: Did you know that growing your own ginger is pretty easy to do in a pot and makes a great house plant?

Container Vegetable Gardening
 by JW

Learn some of the ins and outs of growing plants and food in containers / pots and how you can still produce a lot of food in pretty small spaces.

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/container-vegetable-gardening.html

Note: Did you know that growing your own ginger is pretty easy to do in a pot and makes a great house plant?

Image | Garden Bed and Walkway Design
Garden Bed and Walkway Design
by Phil Williams

Like most gardeners, my fruit and vegetable gardens were setup in nice neat rows, just like you see on an industrial style farm. Granted I was using many different varieties of plants mixed together, nonetheless the beds and walkways were simply straight and boring. So if not nice neat farm rows, what options are there?
Garden Bed and Walkway Design
 by Phil Williams

Like most gardeners, my fruit and vegetable gardens were setup in nice neat rows, just like you see on an industrial style farm. Granted I was using many different varieties of plants mixed together, nonetheless the beds and walkways were simply straight and boring. So if not nice neat farm rows, what options are there?
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