Mitch Rapp
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Anyone have a sustainable food plan for if the crap hits the fan? I know we have canned goods, MRE's and that sort of stuff, but lately with everything going up in price I have been thinking of ways to cheaply supplement my families food supply. Well, being in the city, chickens, hogs, cows and goats are out. So whats left? Rabbits. Rabbits are actualy more nutritious than most people think. In WW2 the Navy switched from chicken to rabbit, because 8 ounces of rabbit had the same nutritional benefit as 12 ounces of chicken. New Zealand rabbits, as well as some other large breeds are ready to slaughter at 8 weeks, and the gestation is only about 27-31 days. They do well if fed things like Alfalfa, and when nursing and pregnant having pellets for them is nice, but not required. Worst case scenario you can feed them almost any grass or hay you find. Unlike a hog, or a cow, you wouldn't need to store large amounts of meat either. Slaughter what you are going to need, keep the rest on the hoof until needed.
Anyone have livestock of any kind as a backup plan?
Anyone have livestock of any kind as a backup plan?