I’ve mentioned before that folks that know me know I’m more likely than most to be ready, willing, and able to solve problems at a moment’s notice. Part of this is from knowing how things work. I’ve had a long string of hands-on jobs over the years, plus thousands of little DIY projects. I am […]
Category: Planning
Forming a Prepper Group is Silly
“Prepper”, and “prepping” have started to become what the term “survivalist” was a few decades ago, the term for someone that tries to be ready for some radical calamity. From the “mainstream” point of view, preppers are a bit odd at the least, and nut jobs on the far end of the scale. I know […]
I am Just Like Superman (And Eating Dried Morels)
I’m usually “that guy” folks call on to resolve a problem. I’m the one folks say they will go to if TSHTF. I am a rock during a crisis, it seems. Clark Kent, mild mannered man by day, but when the need arises, he dons his tights and a cape then proceeds to save the […]
Be Prepared…But Don’t Forget WHY
Before the Cold War ended, I was in the U.S. Air Force was stationed at HQ Strategic Air Command, where I worked in a hardened underground facility on things that I can’t go into here. All I can say is that my duty assignment was part of critical mission planning. While on that assignment, I’ve […]
Urban Predation – Snakes
I’ve had several problems with predation since I started raising my own food. From bobcats eating my chickens and ducks, to pickleworms eating my cucumbers and pumpkins, I’ve had problems with wildlife wanting to eat MY food. For the most part, I’ve been able to resolve these problems. Not growing cucurbits (squashes, pumpkins, and cucumbers) […]
Muscovey Ducks – My Final Verdict
I’ve done my share of learning about Muscovy ducks over the past two years, and have finally come to a point where I’m ready to make a qualified decision on them, at least as far as my personal circumstances are concerned. I originally wanted a low input, self reliant form of bird for eggs and […]
The Newest Advertiser to FloridaHillbilly – JM Bullion
JM Bullion is a well known name in precious metals for the preparedness circles. I’m fairly sure there aren’t many of the larger sites regarding homesteading, survival, preparedness, or frugality that JM Bullion aren’t known as a trusted source for all precious metals (that are not copper-jacketed lead). I was honored when they contacted me about
No Post Today
Nothing written today, mostly because I needed my sleep last night. I did want to tell everyone that I’ve
Quail Links
Here are links to articles I’ve written regarding Quail, listed in chronological order, oldest to newest. My choice in animals for “Urbansteading” Birds (chickens, ducks, & quail) Thinking about Raising Coturnix or Pharoah Quail? What to do with thirty Quail Eggs Revisiting My choice in animals for “Urbansteading” Coturnix Quail (Yes, Again!) Backyard Egg Options […]
Quail Week Day 4 – Quail Housing
Day four in my week long series about quail. I’ve written about my setup and my brooder live video feed, I’ve talked about my incubator, how I built it and the incubation process, as well as talking about brooders, feeders, the importance of water, and how to make a self waterer. Today we talk about […]