Britesea
Sustainability Master
The only one I've priced was about $3500. Too rich for my wallet.
Best foodstuff to stockpile?
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Mini Horses
Sustainability Master
Sounds like the one I checked out -- yep, can't go there!
Just didn't seem cost effective for me, as a single, to spend it. While it's a great idea, that's something a "community" needs to buy & share.
Just didn't seem cost effective for me, as a single, to spend it. While it's a great idea, that's something a "community" needs to buy & share.
hqueen13
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That's about what I saw, Britesea. That's why I'm saving my pennies!
I agree, Mini Horses, other people have suggested that - four or five families could go in together and easily purchase one. I follow a group on Facebook that freeze dries, and the savings that most of these folks talk about would be worth it to someone, even a single person, to have. The challenge is finding the funds to afford it in the first place so that you can start saving! The company I'm interested in has a great layaway plan, and after you've paid around $2000 they ship you the machine anyway, and let you keep making payments. That's pretty cool, but still a lot of money!
I agree, Mini Horses, other people have suggested that - four or five families could go in together and easily purchase one. I follow a group on Facebook that freeze dries, and the savings that most of these folks talk about would be worth it to someone, even a single person, to have. The challenge is finding the funds to afford it in the first place so that you can start saving! The company I'm interested in has a great layaway plan, and after you've paid around $2000 they ship you the machine anyway, and let you keep making payments. That's pretty cool, but still a lot of money!
terri9630
Almost Self-Reliant
We've been looking at the freeze dryers and it's on the list
frustratedearthmother
Sustainability Master
Please let us know how they work!
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sumi
Rest in Peace 1980-2020
X2 I'm interested in those myself, but I would like to hear some opinions and experiences first.
hqueen13
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If anybody is on facebook there is a really great group that's really active for the Harvest Right Freeze Dryers. There are some super knowledgeable people there and a lot of information. Only place that I know of to get info reliably.
wooddustmaker
Lovin' The Homestead
The best foods to store what you eat, and eat what you store.......
Cynthiadoz12
Power Conserver
This last one is exactly what we do what woodmaster said. We have a 2 yr. supply of food..and barrels of water outside. Won't be great for drinking, but for using in other ways. Could be used for drinking if boiled. It's been out there a while. We could change it..but, Inside, we have several containers of water, even a small blue barrel for drinking.
And yes, we have dogs. So having extra is a really good idea. Of course, dogs don't mind you sharing your food if you have some extra..and no doggy food. Chickens? They will have to fend for themselves. I don't have a supply for them. :/ I would want their eggs, and if needed, we could eat them of course. Rather have the eggs.
And yes, we have dogs. So having extra is a really good idea. Of course, dogs don't mind you sharing your food if you have some extra..and no doggy food. Chickens? They will have to fend for themselves. I don't have a supply for them. :/ I would want their eggs, and if needed, we could eat them of course. Rather have the eggs.
Mini Horses
Sustainability Master
Chickens & goats are my #1 for food production. Great protein, easy to maintain as they eat/forage "crap" type food. They produce daily & with multi functional food. Think about it.
A garden is great, orchards for fruit/nuts, water source. But chickens & goats really provide with what may be the least input & do the work of keeping it fresh/contained, also. Daily milk & eggs -- multi uses, excellent food composition. Easily handled.
A garden is great, orchards for fruit/nuts, water source. But chickens & goats really provide with what may be the least input & do the work of keeping it fresh/contained, also. Daily milk & eggs -- multi uses, excellent food composition. Easily handled.
