Squash, also called pumpkin or gourd, is a type of fruit (although it is often thought of as a veggie) from the Cucurbitaceae plant family that is native to the Americas. We have many yellow squash plants in our homestead garden and during summer harvesting, we often give a bit of yummy squash to our …
As small-scale rabbit raisers, we’ve come to learn a lot about the growth and life cycle of rabbits here on our hobby farm. From hairless newborns to mature adult bunnies, we’ve witnessed the development of countless rabbits over a short period of time! As natural prey animals, rabbits’ biology allows them to grow quickly and …
If you are interested in rabbits, you may be wondering what do rabbits eat in the winter? And by asking that question, you really mean: What do Wild rabbits eat in the winter? Your homestead and hobby farm rabbits are going to eat what you feed them. Again, the real question is what do Wild …
Rabbits are some of the most common indoor and outdoor pets these days, and many owners want to know if it is possible to train their furry friends. Yes, Rabbits can be trained, but only to a certain extent. It is key to realize that bunnies aren’t like other very trainable pets or homestead animals …
Most mammals live in groups; for rabbits the group is called a colony, a fluffle, or a herd. Similarly, mammals that live in groups have some basic forms of communication. One of the basic forms of communication for rabbits, as prey animals, is to signal danger. Most often, rabbits thump their back foot to signal …
