An apocolypse herd/flock

[redhen]

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animal skins they make fine clothes, durable ones too. why do we need fibers for clothes. and clothes are only needed to protect you from the elements. in a societal break down you can walk nude on a nice day. who's going to say other wise?

umm, at my age? I'll take clothes please.

But I've made many a set of buckskins, so I agree with the not needing fiber to make clothes. And I "might" if no one was around, wear a bretclot (or breech-cloth or whatever it's called in the movies).... maybe. I'm traditional, but only to a point. lol

Hee hee...then your hiney will be sticking out...
Whoo hoo!

 

[spiritdance]

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I have calvary line Arabian horses. Those horses were the ultimate survival animals. they were fed dates, milk, grasshoppers, and some stories even say meat. They went days without water, and even longer without food. They survived scorching days and freezing nights. I have seen my horses eat things that would kill most horses. My old mare has coliced and survived three times without medicine to help her.

They are also extremely loyal, stunningly smart, and very durable. My old mare saved my skin a couple of times, will ditch anyone she doesn't know who tries to jump on her, is very gentle around children, and is extremely calm and patient.Just don't get those flighty thin boned over bred show lines. get the thick bone sturdy calvary lines. Best horses i've ever had and won't get any other again.

In a pinch, I hear horse meat is very tasty.

I've had two mustangs ... tough as nails. Now those horses can make the most out of bad forage. But the average overbred, overpampered, undertrained horse out there? I'd still take the oxen...

 

[BrattishTaz]

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Your hiney would toughen up after a while. Kinda like your feet if you walk barefoot.

 

[wolftracks]

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They're better roasted.

 

[SourRoses]

What if I don't want tough parts on my hiney

I'm laughing so much remembering this book I read once... cowgirl out on the range.. she slathered her bum with bacon grease to soften it up...

 

[AZBootsie]

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OOh good idea! The rabbits to feed the dogs! Never thought of that...

I would suggest you eat the dogs first. They are competition when times get tough.

Don't eat the dogs. You will need them for Zombie protection.

 

[BrattishTaz]

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Bacon grease will get you a heck of a sunburn too though....so will Crisco...don't ask me how I know this.

 

[sweeterdeeter42]

HAHAHA, this thread is so funny. I just started getting chickens again and I tell everyone who poo-poos my getting chickens not to come asking me for meat or eggs when society starts to collapse.

 

[BrattishTaz]

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I would suggest you eat the dogs first. They are competition when times get tough.

Don't eat the dogs. You will need them for Zombie protection.

I don't have to worry about the zombies. Apparently my kids "have a plan".

 

[SourRoses]

I bet you smelled really great though! To the dogs...