Raising meat rabbits is a really easy way to provide healthy food for your family. And developing a breeding program that fits your family’s needs will enable you to do so on a consistent basis that takes the stress out of both over (and under) production. Today I’d like to show you my very simple […]
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Raising Meat Rabbits: What to Expect When Babies are Expected
If you’ve thought about raising meat rabbits, you are not alone! The popularity of “Cuniculture” is on the rise amongst backyard homesteaders as a way of providing delicious, protein-rich, lean meat for their families. Cuniculture is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising domestic rabbits, usually for their meat, fur, or wool. And, of course, […]
Raising Meat Rabbits: Tips for the Beginner
When I got into raising meat rabbits six months ago, I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew the basics, had done some research, and had owned {pet} rabbits before. But as far as raising them as a food source, I truly had no idea how it would go. I’m definitely a sink or […]
The Daily: New Ducklings, Hugelkultur, Farm Photos, & Update!
It’s been far too long since I’ve shared some photos and given an update on what’s going on here at Yellow Birch Hobby Farm. Much has transpired and there is so much to come for us! As we speak, baby ducklings are hatching. We have a Saxony hen who has been sitting for 30+ days […]