No one abused any animals on purpose, as claimed by another reviewer, they just did not have the proper training before launching their settler experience. You could tell they were all very upset when the pig had to be put down. They also could not understand that the horses were starving because they were not getting adequate nutrition. They had put up an abundance of hay and were feeding them well, but the hay lacked sustainable nutrients. The men should have trained in how to plow, plant and harvest before their experience began. Hunting techniques and animal husbandry would have helped too. The women should have learned more about preparing and preserving food. All of them would have benefited by some fire tending experience. Luckily for all, Tim had an abundance of experience in building their cabins and creating furniture, so that part went well for them. I think if they didn't have to learn basic survival skills on the job, things would have went better. I mean, the real settlers would have had all the skills that they lacked. It was still an enjoyable series and I thank all involved.
