We recently heard from a homestead family that transitioned their house rabbits to outdoor hutches. Why? Because they discovered that their youngest boy is allergic to rabbit fur and dander. We had a nice discussion with this family and talked about how some rabbit breeds are less hypoallergenic than others. Or said differently, some rabbit …
New rabbit owners often ask – Do rabbits need a companion? or should I get a second rabbit to keep my rabbit company? or do rabbits need a partner? And with those questions we are quick to point out that rabbits are very social animals that evolved over thousands of years to live in close …
If you have pet or homestead rabbits and guinea pigs, you may be wondering if these furry friends can share the safe foodstuff. Yes, rabbits can eat a bit of guinea pig food, and vice versa, without too many harmful side effects. But be aware: the long term mixing of bunny and guinea pig food …
Gourds are a unique group of fruits from the Cucurbitaceae (cucurbit) plant family that are native to the Americas and fruit in the fall. They grow on vining plants and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. All gourds contain a hard shell that protects the soft, dried pulp and seeds of the gourd …
Here’s a question on which you may receive a broad spectrum of answers.How Old Do Goats Have To Be To Breed? You will likely read and hear answers ranging from 4 months old to 12 months old.And that may be a bit confusing for you. Our best answer comes from the Penn State University extension …
