I’d say based on that list that we are on the cusp of stage 3 or already partly into stage 3. I am glad I live way, way out in the boonies. We have an artesian water source and a couple of bins full of Oats as well as a cellar across the road with a few million potatoes which we could trade water for and a sizable herd of meat on the hoof in the form of sheep and goats. All of the surrounding farms are either good friends or family. One thing I think every prepper should acquire if things get bad is a small heard of goats. They are easy to keep, cheap, and can live off of practically anything. They turn weeds and brush into meat and milk unlike cows who need grass. Chickens too are easy to keep and you can just let them forage most of the year.
Of course it may not be possible to keep all of these things if things really drop in the pot. Here’s hoping they won’t.
I have a question, can you help me out?
I’m thinking about adding some livestock to my way of life, and I’m not sure what to add. We currently have rabbits and chickens, and were thinking about adding some sheep. Are goats better than sheep? If so, why? I’ve never eaten goat, but I do love lamb. Dad was raised on goat and hates it, and says the meat smells. They’d have about 1/2 acre of pasture, and hay is relatively inexpensive here. They’d also get a supplement from the garden stuff. Would goats be a better choice? Thanks to anyone and everyone in advance.