It seems like it takes baby chicks a very long time to hatch. People who raise their own chickens cater to these unborn chicks as if they are their children. To some people, they actually are that special. If you are new to raising chickens, you may not know what to feed baby chickens after … Read more
Rabbits need constant access to their water supply. The amount that a rabbit will drink varies significantly depending on its diet and environment. Rabbits that are medium in size typically drink at least 75-300ml each day. Rabbits fed fresh foods or grazing on grass will get most of their water this way and generally won’t … Read more
As homesteaders, the ultimate goal is to pursue a life of self-sufficiency. While many animals play a part in the homesteading lifestyle there is hardly one critter that fits homesteading goals better than rabbits. Basic Comparison: This guide is a how-to plan to successfully include rabbits in your homestead. If you are new to rabbits … Read more
There is a huge misconception about what foods rabbits eat. If you go by what you see on TV, all rabbits live off of lettuce and only lettuce. That, however, is a huge misconception. While rabbits do love lettuce, it’s not their favorite food for a meal. Hay is the winner of food rabbits can … Read more
The final step for a homesteading rabbit farmer is the hardest but, in many ways, the most important. Dispatch and processing. As we discussed in the previous guide, The Homesteaders Guide to Rabbit Farming, the number one rule for dispatch is to do it quickly and humanely. The first time you go through a dispatch … Read more
All small animals enjoy outdoor time as long as they feel safe. For rabbits, the ideal hang-out would be a rabbit hutch. Not just any ole hutch, but one that is large enough for two or more. Most bunnies prefer having a space filled with snacks and a few of their buddies during suitable weather, … Read more
Rabbits are easy to love and soft enough to put you to sleep, but they are nowhere close to being easy to care for as pets. The social, lovable animals are perfect companions for people who want one and takes the time to learn all about the animal. Providing the right care for these balls … Read more
Rabbit fur is nothing new to the trader’s markets. For centuries, rabbit fur has been a hot item for the making of accessories and apparel. However, the fur material is not very durable and will always be a runner-up against Fox or Mink. Thanks to the rabbit’s thick coat, keeping a rabbit grooming brush on … Read more
Most rabbit lovers advocate that if you are going to have a rabbit, living in a hutch or cage outdoors is not a choice. Due to extreme weather conditions and predators, domestic rabbits do not survive long if the owner does not supply a safe shelter. See Also: Keeping her indoors is not only protecting … Read more