Raising rabbits

Rabbits are great livestock to raise, but they do have their cons. We're looking at all the reasons you may and may not want to have them

Raising backyard meat rabbits offers a sustainable way to produce healthy meat right at home, but it’s essential to consider both the benefits and challenges. Learn the top reasons for and against raising rabbits for meat to see if it’s right for you. Save this pin as a handy reference for planning your setup and raising rabbits with confidence!

How to get started raising rabbits for beginners. Your go-to and comprehensive guide that will get you started out right.

There are pros and cons to raising rabbits for meat. If you’re new to raising animals for meat, you should know what they need in order to thrive. For example, you’ll need a hutch, adeq…

Considering obtaining food security through raising your own chickens or rabbits for meat? We have done both and here are the pros and cons for both.

Today, we’re continuing to show you how much space it takes to grow feed for the animals on your homestead. In this post, I’m going to share what to feed your rabbit, the basics of their nutritional needs, how to grow rabbit feed, how much feed your rabbits need, and how much space it takes to… Read More »How to Grow Rabbit Feed on Your Homestead

Discover the advantages of incorporating rabbit manure in your gardening routine as a natural and cost-effective fertilizer. Explore the process of raising rabbits specifically for their valuable manure and learn practical tips on utilizing it to enhance the health of your garden soil. Unlock the potential benefits of this sustainable practice for a thriving garden full of lush, vibrant growth.

Our French Angoras are the perfect example of a double duty animal. We use our angoras for compost and fiber for crocheting and for other yarn crafts.

We’ve been raising rabbits for meat off and on for years. From the beginning, I sought alternatives to traditional cages. We started out with rabbit tractors, which worked great for small numbers but weren’t really scalable. Then, at our old house, we started a colony and it was the perfect answer, until the goats pushed on