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Post by debbier on Mar 1, 2014 8:59:58 GMT -8
Hi Mike Crawley, Yes I do have my own chickens. I have 8 chickens. They require very little, just the basics, like a coup to go into at night, food and clean water daily. I get 6 to 7 eggs a day, and as they get older and quit laying regularly, you have a choice, you can either sell them, or slaughter them and add them to your freezer-which is what I do. So for me, it's a win win - I get the eggs while they're young and laying good - and I get a stew chicken when they're laying days are over. I also have a rooster, and as the hens get about 4 years old, they'll want to start setting (meaning they'll want to hatch the eggs) which gives me a new batch of chickens. As for my garden, I live in the high desert of Ca., so I can plant and harvest year round - yes in the winter time I do need to use a cover for my crops, which is basically just a heavy clear plastic sheet that I use to cover the crops to keep them and the ground from freezing - I also plant cold hardy plants in the winter time - such as spinach, carrots, beets etc.) While I don't need to do all this now - I do any way because it saves me a bunch on my grocery bill - and the food is healthier-and then if we ever see a time when food is not readily available at stores - I'll always be able to eat.
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Post by .M. on Mar 1, 2014 14:27:59 GMT -8
Coconut milk is sterile and can be used as baby formula. Pack of 10 cloth baby diapers (in case someone shows up with a baby). Fem care stuff, in case any women show up. 10x magnifying glass and very pointy, high quality tweezers. Or at least a fingernail clipper. How long are we camping out again? Condoms Coffee Nicotine gum Solar charger or hand generator with micro USB plug (most modern cell phones use these). Alcohol sanitizer (or just some Everclear, but it will dry out your skin). A lockbox which can be secured to something immovable with a padlock and cable. Lots of extra socks, and child-sized sweat suits (kids might show up; they get messy). BTW peanut butter lasts long beyond its expiration date -- at least 2 years (my experience). Things like crackers and baking mixes do not last at all. Chlorine bleach (weakens with age), or granular pool bleach (be careful with this).
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Post by Wes on Mar 3, 2014 8:20:58 GMT -8
I have downloaded several apps to my phone, such as basic first aid, Survival tactics, edible and medicinal plants, compass. Even if you don't have cell service, these apps will work. Also, if you can find an inexpensive solar phone charger, this could be of great value in an emergency situation.
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Post by Tony on Mar 3, 2014 11:30:45 GMT -8
Cayenne pepper is an excellent item, 1 stops bleeding right away, from small cut to deep puncture or wide open gusher. Does not sting cut (does burn if gets in eye or mouth) Try to wash out any debris to prevent infection, if clean, the cayenne pepper can be rinsed out and replaced, does not infect wound. also has been used a sprinkle in shoes or boots when really cold.
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Post by Mike Crawley on Mar 3, 2014 11:37:00 GMT -8
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Post by nanpnpsych on Mar 3, 2014 11:59:45 GMT -8
Don't forget Rx medications if you have health problems. Oil of Oregano added to water can be used for respiratory problems such as pneumonia or bronchitis. If the emergency situation is caused by solar flare, will batteries work?
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Post by Mike Crawley on Mar 4, 2014 8:44:07 GMT -8
Hi Mike Crawley, Yes I do have my own chickens. I have 8 chickens. They require very little, just the basics, like a coup to go into at night, food and clean water daily. I get 6 to 7 eggs a day, and as they get older and quit laying regularly, you have a choice, you can either sell them, or slaughter them and add them to your freezer-which is what I do. So for me, it's a win win - I get the eggs while they're young and laying good - and I get a stew chicken when they're laying days are over. I also have a rooster, and as the hens get about 4 years old, they'll want to start setting (meaning they'll want to hatch the eggs) which gives me a new batch of chickens. As for my garden, I live in the high desert of Ca., so I can plant and harvest year round - yes in the winter time I do need to use a cover for my crops, which is basically just a heavy clear plastic sheet that I use to cover the crops to keep them and the ground from freezing - I also plant cold hardy plants in the winter time - such as spinach, carrots, beets etc.) While I don't need to do all this now - I do any way because it saves me a bunch on my grocery bill - and the food is healthier-and then if we ever see a time when food is not readily available at stores - I'll always be able to eat. CONGRATS debbier , with this post, you made it to a new Rank of "Cub Scout". Keep posting until you can become a "Survival God".
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Post by Karen Jourden on Mar 10, 2014 14:08:01 GMT -8
I have large egg noodles and spaghetti noodles. Season packages and large containers of seasons like salt, pepper,Knorr chicken concentrated stock, candles and kerosene lights as well as flashlights. Planing to rig a solar for my well pump. I have chickens, also. There are wild rabbits so bullets to get them, also. I have seeds for different veg. Big freezer, can beans,dry beans, and a rice bin that hold 50lbs of rice. A big first aid kit. Yes I do have flour and cornmeal. Make my own bread. Plenty of blankets and pillows. Olive oil is great but I also have Crisco baking sticks. I have oatmeal, grits, and cereal. I was trying to find dry milk but it seems they don't carry them at least here where I'm at.
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Post by BodySnatcher on Apr 9, 2014 5:53:11 GMT -8
I have several “travel” game kits. Monopoly, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, Backgammon, cards, dice & cup, and etc. I also have on hand Crayons, coloring books, colored pencils, word search, Sudoku, puzzles, crossword, blank paper, pens and pencils. And, one from the “Book of Eli”, an I-Pod Classic with almost 14,000 songs.
Boredom can destroy moral.
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Post by BodySnatcher on May 15, 2014 11:38:16 GMT -8
Don't forget Rx medications if you have health problems. Oil of Oregano added to water can be used for respiratory problems such as pneumonia or bronchitis. If the emergency situation is caused by solar flare, will batteries work? Electro Magnetic Pulse will NOT stop the chemical reaction inside a battery. The electrons will still to move from plate to plate through the acid.
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Post by pfwag on Aug 4, 2014 15:13:09 GMT -8
Get foods that you don't have to cook that will keep you alive for a minimum of a month.
And get or make a solar oven for cooking the beans thereafter.
If this is for TEOTWAWKI (we came within 7 days in the earth's orbit two years ago of being put back into 1880 by a massive solar flare) too much cooking (and burning candles) will put out scent that will attract the zombies. Smoke is even worse as are all those LED lights at night so make sure you can black out the windows.
And make sure you have a minimum of two each of a short and medium range weapon. You can get some carbines that will shoot 357/40/45 caliber handgun ammunition that will increase your accuracy out to about 100 yards or so. That means having only one type of bullet for your two primary guns. That is, except for your two 223/308/30-06 rifles with good 10X scopes for shooting zombies at 400 yards. With lots of practice you could get to 600-800 yards.
Many of you folks sound like you are planning for an extended camping trip or simply off-the-grid living, not survival, and have no idea how fast things can deteriorate and how bad they would get. I HIGHLY recommend reading One Second After and Lights Out.
BTW, your GOVT sponsored an EMP attack commission a few years ago that basically concluded should there be an EMP attack on the USA as much as 90% of the population will be dead in two months. A massive solar flare would do the same thing. 90%....
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Post by BodySnatcher on Aug 5, 2014 5:50:26 GMT -8
Pfwag. . . I like your post, your thoughts seem to mirror mine. There are a few things I’d take exception with but that’s cool. We all can’t agree all the time. Like I said, “I like your post” and would love to see you as a full member so I could bounce some ideas off you and maybe debate a few thoughts.
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