It's been a while since I've made an update. Unfortunately, my parents had some medical issues this year that kept me from updating here, but a lot has changed! To start off with, we had to get rid of our chickens and ducks. Read More
Tags: rabbits ducks chickens garden quail on the homesteadIt's been a bit since the last post, and a lot has happened on the homestead as well. With the end of the winter comes the time to prepare for the upcoming year. Seeds need to be started. Garden beds need to be prepped. And, of course, babies need... Read More
Tags: rabbits on the homesteadHappy new year! Over the past month, a lot has been going on at the homestead. We have had new baby bunnies, lost our winter garden due to the crazy winds and cold snap, and we are even adding a new animal. First off though, I want to talk about ... Read More
Tags: rabbits quail on the homesteadThe temperatures are dropping, the trees are bare, and we're spending more and more time indoors. But that doesn't mean the animals are dormant. I started raising my current herd of rabbits at the beginning of 2022. I had some problems along the... Read More
Tags: rabbits on the homesteadSmudge had a new litter of eight baby bunnies on Sunday, July 17th, and today I got to take the nesting box out of their cage. So they are now bumbling around the cage and snuggling together in all of their fuzzy cuteness. This litter was especia... Read More
Tags: rabbits babies geneticsThis is my second go at raising meat rabbits, and I've learned a good bit since the first time I tried. When you first get into it, you are likely to find out that New Zealand whites are some of the best meat rabbits you can raise. The does are us... Read More
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