There’s an old saying that I first learned from my great-grandpa: “meat on the hoof won’t spoil.” This means that the meat we eat won’t go bad as long as the animal it comes from is still alive and well.
So many preppers focus on stockpiling preserved or processed food in their pantry or storeroom. This is a great thing, no doubt, but the thing is that once that food supply dries up or expires in time, it is gone for good.
A better way to ensure your food security, or to make your stockpile last longer, is to raise your own animals.
For preppers, chickens and ducks are two of the best bets. Both are inexpensive, easy to keep, very prolific, and can supply you with meat and eggs. You can make a great case for both species, but which ones are truly best? READ FULL ARTICLE