First Cutting Hay for the Rabbits
There’s something deeply satisfying about the first real hay drying day of the season. Not the giant rolling fields and tractors kind — just the small-scale version of it. Screens…
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The Garden Secret Most People Overlook (and It’s Sitting Right in the Hutch)
If you’ve ever stood in your garden in early spring, staring at the soil and wondering how to make this the year everything finally grows the way it’s supposed to—you’re not…
From Pig Palaces to Rabbit Hutches: Shelter Principles That Work for Every Small Homestead
When I built my first pig shelter, I wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel — I just needed something that worked. It had to be: What surprised me later was…
Florida White vs. New Zealand White Rabbits: Which Breed Fits Your Farm or Show Goals?
When it comes to choosing the right rabbit breed for your homestead, show barn, or breeding program, the decision often comes down to two all-American classics: the Florida White and…
Setting Up for Success: All-Wire Rabbit Cages & Supplies for a Trio of Florida White or New Zealand White Rabbits
If you’re preparing to bring home a trio of Florida Whites or New Zealand Whites, the first step to success is making sure you have the right housing and equipment.…
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Rabbits on a Small Farm
Rabbits are a fantastic addition to any small farm. Whether you’re raising them for meat, breeding, or simply as pets, they are relatively easy to care for, highly productive, and…
The Milking Goat Chronicles: Choosing the Right Breed, Making Cheese, and the Secret to Dual-Purpose Goats
Milking goats are like the Swiss army knife of homesteading—versatile, productive, and always ready to lend a hoof. Whether you’re looking to start your dairy adventure, make some delicious cheese,…
The Buckling Boom: How Too Many Baby Goats Can Turn You into a Goat Lover (Or a Goat Meat Enthusiast, Or Both)
Ah, baby goats. They’re adorable, they’re bouncy, and in the goat dairy industry, they’re also incredibly plentiful—especially the little bucklings. Yep, for every sweet, milk-giving doe, there’s usually a baby…
The Pig Palace: DIY Shelter Ideas for Pigs (and How to Keep It Cheap, Cozy, and Craigslist-worthy)
If you’re raising pigs, one thing’s for sure – those mud-loving oinkers need a place to crash. Whether it’s to escape the summer sun or hunker down for winter, pigs…
Why Raise Pigs on a Small Farm? Our Adventures at Silver Ridge Rabbitry and Farms
So, you’ve got a small farm, a little patch of land, and a sense of adventure that says, “Why not raise pigs?” At Silver Ridge Rabbitry and Farms, we’ve taken…