How to Prep for Pet and Livestock Emergencies – The Basics

Reader Contribution by Victoria Gazeley
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We recently had our first chicken illness.

Or so we thought.

Turned out it wasn’t a disease after all, but the whole process was an eye-opener for us – and more than a little stressful.  And it got me to thinking – how many people add livestock (or even pets) to their homesteads without having a place set up and all the supplies to care for them should something go sideways?

Now obviously I’m a newbie at this, so what I’m going to share with you is simply my own experience – and some of the great tips that were offered up on our Facebook page, as well as via all the forums I visited as I attempted to figure out what was wrong with one of our hens.  I make no claim to be an expert, and I’m not dishing up medical advice.  Just some good common sense.  And a few resources you’ll find useful.

It Pays to be Prepared

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