Homestead security for women, men too

[Sld1959]

Decent article written by and geared towards women, but equally informative for men.

Homestead security for women - Backwoods Home Magazine

By Donna Insco Issue #143 • September/October, 2013 In these tough economic times, many women are finding themselves alone for long hours on the homestead. As local jobs disappear, the major breadwinner may take a job with a long commute, leaving the wife and kids to run the farm. I know several...

www.backwoodshome.com

 

[Keystone19250]

Decent article written by and geared towards women, but equally informative for men.

Homestead security for women - Backwoods Home Magazine

By Donna Insco Issue #143 • September/October, 2013 In these tough economic times, many women are finding themselves alone for long hours on the homestead. As local jobs disappear, the major breadwinner may take a job with a long commute, leaving the wife and kids to run the farm. I know several...

www.backwoodshome.com

A little drawn out but good information.

 

[Sld1959]

A little drawn out but good information.

It was written for women by a woman so naturally it's long winded.

Kidding just kidding ladies... she wrote a very well thought out and articulate article.

 

[Bassbob]

I would like to hear what @Lexie__M thought of it.

 

[Lexie__M]

My thoughts as a female: when I was a lil girl, we did not lock our doors except when we went on vacation.

I have as a adult lived through my first disaster, hurricane Andrew. Everything went down and night, the stars so bright and so quiet except for the bugs. Unless you live in the boonies or camping. There was no law as you were on your own 100%. The law of the gun. It was a bit unusual but not only you armed but everywhere you went they were as well. The biggest thing is no one caused any issues with others as it was the norm.
What I saw was enlightening. I saw three types of people, the good people it brought out the good, the bad people it sure brought out the savage in them as no law to help and last the huge majority of people who were taken out of their comfort zone box and did absolutely nothing as they were parallelized and in shock.
Amazing they were like sheep and made it a point to hang around those who were strong that adapted to the environment and were armed. "I will not be a victim, mentality".

The article was more of common sense of things you can do in various situations but also applies to all people. WE all know "Common sense ain't so common". Even more so these days, how many times you see people's face stuck in a cell phone or texting and oblivious to anything in their environment.
Everything starts with being alert as head on a swivel everywhere you go, think what can you do to increase your safety and do it.
The Romans used Geese why, they are the best guards and make lots of noise when startled.
If you live where you can have them the care is easy as they enjoy natural food, including insects, grass, finely chopped fruit, and vegetable peels. Rodents are not off-limits for geese. Although adults do not actively hunt mice and rats, they will eat them if they come across them. Geese are omnivores and will eat small animals such as mice or other meat if they are available.

The most difficult part is coaching people to get out of their comfort zone box so they too can be safer.

 

[Bassbob]

My thoughts as a female: when I was a lil girl, we did not lock our doors except when we went on vacation.

I have as a adult lived through my first disaster, hurricane Andrew. Everything went down and night, the stars so bright and so quiet except for the bugs. Unless you live in the boonies or camping. There was no law as you were on your own 100%. The law of the gun. It was a bit unusual but not only you armed but everywhere you went they were as well. The biggest thing is no one caused any issues with others as it was the norm.
What I saw was enlightening. I saw three types of people, the good people it brought out the good, the bad people it sure brought out the savage in them as no law to help and last the huge majority of people who were taken out of their comfort zone box and did absolutely nothing as they were parallelized and in shock.
Amazing they were like sheep and made it a point to hang around those who were strong that adapted to the environment and were armed. "I will not be a victim, mentality".

The article was more of common sense of things you can do in various situations but also applies to all people. WE all know "Common sense ain't so common". Even more so these days, how many times you see people's face stuck in a cell phone or texting and oblivious to anything in their environment.
Everything starts with being alert as head on a swivel everywhere you go, think what can you do to increase your safety and do it.
The Romans used Geese why, they are the best guards and make lots of noise when startled.
If you live where you can have them the care is easy as they enjoy natural food, including insects, grass, finely chopped fruit, and vegetable peels. Rodents are not off-limits for geese. Although adults do not actively hunt mice and rats, they will eat them if they come across them. Geese are omnivores and will eat small animals such as mice or other meat if they are available.

The most difficult part is coaching people to get out of their comfort zone box so they too can be safer.

Absolutely on the geese. There is a fenced in area across the street where the lady who owned it raised geese for the last 25 years. The flood of ‘17 took it out. We sure miss those geese. Anyone walking down the street or anywhere close by we knew it. Got about 40 cameras up and down the street now. I can see you long before you get near my house. Rather have the geese.

 

[somorris]

Thank you for chiming in, Lexie. It is good to get a woman’s perspective, especially an article directed at women. One of my aunts used to have Guinea fowl because they would alert her to visitors.

 

[Lexie__M]

Thank you for chiming in, Lexie. It is good to get a woman’s perspective, especially an article directed at women. One of my aunts used to have Guinea fowl because they would alert her to visitors.

Yes they are awesome guard alerts.
Easy to take care of.
But you must live in urban area where neighbors are not disturbed.

I know some areas in Miami city they have not only chickens but roosters and they noisy 24/7. It is one of those culture things as Cuban neighbors are fine with it.

 

[mveach99]

Decent article written by and geared towards women, but equally informative for men.

Homestead security for women - Backwoods Home Magazine

By Donna Insco Issue #143 • September/October, 2013 In these tough economic times, many women are finding themselves alone for long hours on the homestead. As local jobs disappear, the major breadwinner may take a job with a long commute, leaving the wife and kids to run the farm. I know several...

www.backwoodshome.com

Good read. Things to think about for everyone.

 

[Keystone19250]

Absolutely on the geese. There is a fenced in area across the street where the lady who owned it raised geese for the last 25 years. The flood of ‘17 took it out. We sure miss those geese. Anyone walking down the street or anywhere close by we knew it. Got about 40 cameras up and down the street now. I can see you long before you get near my house. Rather have the geese.

Geese that are bonded to their care givers can be formidable guard animals
Just the noise they make can be intimidating and when they attack they can mess you up.

 

[The Night Rider]

This might sound crazy but at least at night  all your windows, regardless of what floor you're on, should be locked.

If you have a second or even a third story balcony the door should be locked.

I used to live in these apartments on the third floor (other side of the building). I never left my windows or my balcony door locked, I didn't think I needed to I lived on the third floor.

Then one day I locked my keys inside of my apartment and one of my neighbors offered to help, I watched him climb up the side of that building go over my balcony and walk into my sliding glass door and bring the keys down.

I never left that window open again.

 

[Lexie__M]

This might sound crazy but at least at night  all your windows, regardless of what floor you're on, should be locked.

If you have a second or even a third story balcony the door should be locked.

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I used to live in these apartments on the third floor (other side of the building). I never left my windows or my balcony door locked, I didn't think I needed to I lived on the third floor.

Then one day I locked my keys inside of my apartment and one of my neighbors offered to help, I watched him climb up the side of that building go over my balcony and walk into my sliding glass door and bring the keys down.

I never left that window open again.

I've read reports of people who live in High Rise apartments like on the 10th floor getting robbed.
Either through a open window or sliding glass door on balcony or even repel down a rope.
All criminals: all they do is think of ways to steal while you are just going about your daily life.

There is no perfect solution but the more things you put in their way takes time to overcome and criminals do not like spending too much time on their criminal activities.
I had a friend who had a alarm system in their house.
They put the alarm and went to a familia party.
They got back from familia party and alarm was on and door wide open.
They took TV, stereos and quickly rummaged through the bedrooms looking for things very quickly.
They now also have movement cameras and recorder locked away.
They do not believe in having any firearms or anything else to protect. Yes I fully understand they have kids but they also have small gun safes.