by Simon | Nov 28, 2014 | Homesteading
Check out the article we wrote for Lifestyle Block magazine on pig keeping. The next issue contains another article about pig slaughter. http://nzlifestyleblock.co.nz/lf.nsf/article/3-great-reasons-you-should-have-pigs
by Simon | Oct 27, 2014 | Homesteading
We just picked up eight hens from the chicken rescue. We were excited as these were ‘rescued’ from a free range chicken farm, so we figured they would be in pretty good condition. The thought of letting them live out their lives with the rest of our well looked after...
by Simon | Aug 30, 2014 | Survival Skills
Following on from my last fire blog, you should now have the basics right: the right amount of fuel ready and a good area cleared. Getting these basics right will get you a long way to having a successful fire. But there are a few more tricks that will help ensure you...
by Simon | Aug 22, 2014 | Survival Skills
The secret to surviving in comfort is to be prepared. While it is important to know how to make a fire from scratch and in all conditions, being prepared is the smartest thing you can do. In my case being prepared is always having some fire starters in my survival...
by Simon | Aug 19, 2014 | Survival Skills
Fire is an essential part of being able to comfortably survive in most terrains. In some situations it can be the difference between life and death. While this sounds dramatic, the value of fire should not be underestimated. Over the next few weeks we will offer many...
