It is a question that is nearly as old as recorded history. At first glance, it may seem like a silly question. After all, horses have been running around barefoot, or rather barehoof, for thousands of years. But at some point in the distant past a horse was first shoed and they seemingly have been […]
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Horses have been a part of human history for centuries, and their hooves have long been considered an important part of their health. In fact, the practice of shoeing horses dates back to ancient times. But do horse shoes actually do more harm than good? No, there is no conclusive evidence that horse shoes are
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Whether you are trying to start your very own flock as a brand new keeper, or just looking for a choice addition to your existing flock as a veteran chicken wrangler, choosing the right breed of bird can be downright bewildering. There are so many breeds of chicken on the market today it can be
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Ah, bacon. When it comes to pork there is hardly a more wonderful cut. A perennial favorite throughout the US for every single meal, American appetites for bacon are quite literally bottomless. Keeping plenty of bacon on hand long-term is tricky, though, since you’ll pretty much be stuck between freezing it and going with canned
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Whether you’re growing your own veggies or buying them fresh from the store or the local farmers market, freezing what you don’t use is a great way to prevent waste or to make sure you have some on hand when they are out of season. Luckily, pretty much all veggies can be frozen successfully. However,
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There is hardly anything more wonderful than a piece of perfectly ripe fruit. The only downside is you have such precious little time to enjoy it before it spoils…. but, if you freeze your fruit you’ll have many extra months in which to eat it. This is perfect for maximizing the returns on your own
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Raisins are a staple food throughout North America and elsewhere in the world. Simple, wholesome, sweet, and as useful in recipes as they are as a standalone snack. Raisins have a lot going for them. Raisins also make for pretty good survival food, both as carried rations and as long shelf life fare at home.
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Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never see goats on TV or hardly ever in life without those jangly little bells on their collars. There has got to be a very practical reason behind it. So what’s the real reason? Why do goats wear bells? Goats wear
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Sometimes having comfort food on hand can make all the difference in your mental game during a crisis. But most “luxury” treats don’t really fit into a long-term storage plan too well. Take ice cream for instance. No refrigeration, no ice cream, right? Not so fast. We all know that ice cream is made mostly
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When you hear the word livestock, what’s the first kind of animal that springs to mind? Most folks would probably answer cows, or perhaps pigs or chickens. Another moment of thought will remind us of goats, llamas, horses and other animals. Whatever the species, each kind of livestock has its own pros and cons to
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