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We Built A New Chicken Coop: The Why, How, and What We Changed To Keep It Secure and Multipurpose

We Built A New Chicken Coop: The Why, How, and What We Changed To Keep It Secure and Multipurpose

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From 2014 – 2017, I had my chicken coop in a room in my barn. This worked out great for several reasons: proximity to the house, a ready-made room that was closed off from the rest of the barn, and low cost. I used free and reclaimed materials to build nesting boxes, roosting bars, and an outdoor area.  You can check out that build here: Introducing The Chickens! and Homemade Nesting Boxes.  In 2016-2017, we became aware of another problem…

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How Can You Financially Prepare For The Next Collapse?

How Can You Financially Prepare For The Next Collapse?

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The next collapse is potentially coming. A government cannot keep printing money while keeping the interest rates low and still expect to fight off inflation. What is happening now is called Modern Monetary Theory and I encourage you to read the linked article. As long as we continue to support the government with our taxes and other means of extortion, they will continue to be able to pump out aid to whomever they want. If they need more money, they…

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What Causes Food Supply Shortages and What Can You Do About It?

What Causes Food Supply Shortages and What Can You Do About It?

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There is this idea that most of our global systems are infallible. Because we have always had food at our disposal, we don’t like to think that our food systems will collapse. However, food supply systems rely on a few factors to keep moving.  Transportation is the most important factor in keeping a food supply system going. If there is a breakdown in transportation, food supply systems will either be delivered late or not at all. That creates problems for…

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12 Ways To Beat Supply Disruptions

12 Ways To Beat Supply Disruptions

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When a country or an area is going through major upheaval, supply disruptions become inevitable. Whether those supplies are coming from overseas or are produced in your area, you may still have trouble getting food and goods. Trucking companies will rarely haul items to areas they don’t feel are safe. Barges may not be able to load or unload. Ships may not be able to leave port. Roads may be blocked and bridges may be destroyed preventing the shipment of…

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