Tanning Hides

Grocery shopping is not an option in a long-term emergency. You need to get your own food. Not a game hunter? There are solutions to help the novice who needs to provide food the old-fashioned way, and not wrapped in cellophane at the local grocer. Look here to find some ideas.
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Tanning Hides

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How to Tan a Rabbit Hide
https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/how-to-tan-a-rabbit-hide-zmaz83jfzraw/

(SNIP) ... You probably know that tanning (which is also called tawing or pickling) is the process of converting a raw hide into leather, thus making the skin more pliable, more durable, and more resistant to water, wear, and decay. You may be surprised to learn, though, that home tanning costs very little and requires a minimum of equipment. In fact, you’ll find that your biggest investments in the craft will be your time and energy. ---CONTINUED---
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