Rabbits in the wild live in cozy burrows dug in soft earth, they lounge during the day in grassy fields or forest floors covered in leaves. This is the life that rabbit feet were designed for. Their claws were meant to dig into the ground to provide the traction to help them run, hop & […]
Rabbit Emergency – Update
It’s been a week and a half since I had to stitch up our little bunny. I was not very sure she would make it after such a serious injury. After all, the cut was fully one quarter of her circumference if not more, the equivalent of about 12 inches on a human. It turns […]
10 Tips to Care for Your Backyard Meat Rabbits
We love our rabbits. They give a ton of meat to our family, but don’t require a lot of space. However, if you are going to raise rabbits for meat it is important to understand how to care for them. With that being said, here are my tips on providing great care to your meat […]
Is My Rabbit Pregnant? (And What To Do If She Is)
It’s the question I want to know. Is my rabbit pregnant? Waiting for baby bunnies shouldn’t feel like forever, but sometimes it feels that way. I bred my rabbits last month, and I was eagerly awaiting babies, but they never came. I re-bred both does and am eagerly awaiting bunny cuteness again, hopefully with better […]
GI Stasis – What every rabbit owner needs to know
GI Stasis can be a deadly condition for rabbits. Find out how to spot it and what to do to help your rabbits!
Keeping Rabbits as Pets
While traditionally thought of as a meat animal on many homesteads rabbits also make awesome pets. When they’re not kept in tiny backyard hutches you can really see all their individual personalities. They can be just as loving as dogs and cats if you put in the time and effort. They also have some alternative […]
