Tristan Trubble

When it comes to raising livestock, pigs are another animal worth considering. Pigs will reduce the amount of waste around the homestead by consuming as much of it as possible; from table scraps to lawn clippings, and everything in between, pigs are voracious eaters. They get their size from having an enormous appetite and a less than stellar metabolism. Pigs come in a wide variety of sizes, from the small, little cute pygmy versions that some people keep as pets, to the big, round pork belly swine from which bacon is carved. All species of pig have similar characteristics, so if you're just getting started with livestock, you might want to try your hand at raising a small pet pygmy first. This will give you some insight on what to expect, on a much larger scale, when you pick up a big pig species to raise for food. Pork meat is considered a healthy source of protein and nourishment, which may be a concern for some preppers, survivalists, and homesteaders. Raising pigs is a little different than raising cattle, or goats, and this book walks you through what to expect from your swine from start to finish. To Your Safety, Security & Sustenance, Tristan Trubble

Rabbits are something that every prepper, survivalist, homesteader should consider raising as a food source. Comparable in size to chickens, they are a renewable source of sustenance with a fairly quick reproductive cycle. If raised with chickens, they provide the owner with 2 suitable sources of renewable sustenance, both of which will convert table scraps into healthy protein in the form of meat. Rabbit meat is very lean and considered a healthy source of protein, as is chicken. The comparable sizes of these animals make it easy to prepare a single meal for a medium sized family, with a single sacrifice. This will help cut down on waste, as well as help stem the onset of food fatigue, which can occur is all you have is a limited source of food. Rabbits can also be raised as pets, or for their fur, which can then be used to manufacture hats, coats, mittens, and boots; clothing for the winter months when temperatures get cold. Rabbits are very timid and tend to shy away from humans until they get used to be handled. They are also one of the easiest animals to clean when it comes time to sacrifice one for a meal. This guide book walks you through the many benefits of raising rabbits for different purposes. To Your Safety, Security & Sustenance, Tristan Trubble

Raising livestock, such as cattle, used to be a common practice among homesteaders and early settlers. These people used cattle for many of the same things we do today; for food, milk, and to tan leather for clothes and other goods. They also used cattle as draft animals when horses were scarce; to pull carts, farm equipment, and wagons full of products. Currently, most cattle farmers operate an institution of the industrial food chain, rather than butchering their livestock for self-sustenance. Should a survival situation of epic proportions ever befall us, raising cattle for food will once again be a common trait among those fortunate enough to survive. This guide books walks the novice rancher through the process of raising cattle, from calving to butchering, this book covers quite a bit. This book is full of the knowledge and skills you will require if you have the desire to raise cattle for any purpose, or for a multitude of purposes. If you've never raised cattle before, this is the book for you. To Your Safety & Security, Tristan Trubble

"In a disaster situation, what is the best type of off grid medical training to consider becoming certified in?" First things first, all medical issues should be addressed by someone who is certified in the field of providing care under stressful situations. That being said, when it comes to getting your medical preps in order, a basic first-aid kit should be the primary order of business. This is very limited and using the kit requires no certification. Beyond first-aid care, in the civilian world, becoming certified as a paramedic would be beneficial. Paramedics are trained in stabilizing a patient and preparing them for transportation to a better equipped medical facility for further treatment. If you are considering the military as an option, permanently or temporarily, then you might want to look at the Combat Caregiver training provided by military units that see ample time on the front lines of the battlefields America is involved in. Keep Calm & Survive, Tristan Trubble

"I'm new to the "prepping" movement. I recently began putting together a bugout bag and an emergency kit for the car. Personally, I prefer to have a haven established prior to SHTF. What can you tell me about shelters?" Shelters can be anything. In fact, your very first line of shelter defense is your clothes. The clothes you wear when exiting the house are a type of temporary, mobile shelter; they keep your body warm and dry, or at least they try to. Additional temporary shelters can be constructed out of natural, and/or manmade materials, and can take any shape or configuration desired. This guide book provides valuable insight and instruction on various types of bunkers. For the most part, bunkers are those havens that are setup to provide a temporary, or permanent, alternative to the standard shelter situation we are currently familiar with. These shelters can be prefabricated and placed into position, or they can be built on the fly when the time, tools, and material are all available. Keep Calm & Survive, Tristan Trubble

How to Raise Chickens Raising chickens is not just for farmers anymore. People are waking up the the benefits of living a more self-reliant lifestyle and one in which we have more control over what we put into our bodies. In "How to Raise Chickens", you will learn all you need to know to get up a running with your own chicken coop fast and as effortlessly as possible. In this guide, you'll learn: (see below) 1) Why You Would Want to Raise Chickens 2) The Avian Advantages for the Survivalist 3) Things You Will Need 4) Producing the Proper Plan 5) Rules & Regulations for Chicken Farmers 6) Possible Problems of Poultry Farming 7) Just the Basics for Backyard Barns This reference guide will get you on your way to living a more sustainable lifestyle faster than you thought possible