Applesauce is probably one of the easiest recipes to can, so it’s perfect for beginners! Late summer-early fall is apple season and it’s a great time to preserve that fresh from the orchard taste to enjoy all winter long. The taste of store-bought applesauce absolutely cannot compare to homemade, and you can avoid all the …
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Build a compost bin from pallets – this is such an easy project anyone can do it and you get something useful for free! Materials you need: I was lucky enough to come across two pallets that had a solid sheet of pressboard on one side. I used those two for the back of the …
In 2020 we moved and were able to expand our rabbitry in the large barn on the property – click here to read more about our current setup. But not everyone has a barn (or wants to keep a large number of rabbits!). The setup below was our first rabbit yard – perfect for 2-3 …
There are four breeds of Angora rabbit (English, French, Satin, & Giant) that are recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association (ARBA). Each breed is a little different, which breed of Angora rabbit is right for you? English Angora The English Angora is the cutest, fluffiest little ball of love around. The smallest of the …
Before adding a new animal to your homestead you always need to sit down and crunch the numbers. So how much does it cost to raise Angora rabbits? Initial setup costs: Rabbit Hutch or Cage $ – $$$$$ The sky is the limit here. You can pick up a used hutch on Craigslist or …
I LOVE checking out other people’s chicken set ups! It’s fun to see different solutions to problems we all face and seeing the creativity people have used in housing & caring for their flock. It’s always good to get new ideas for improving my coop too of course! We brought home our first chicks in …
Angora rabbits can seem intimidating with all that fluff, but if you are willing to put in the time they can be great companions and pay for their upkeep in wool. Just how much time? This is what you can expect for chores when keeping rabbits Daily Chores (10-15 minutes for chores plus playtime) Quick …
If you grew up in New England you surely know the legend of the Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin. For non-Yankees pull up a chair and I will tell you the tale. For nearly a century, Jordan Marsh was a major department store chain across New England. Their flagship store in Boston had a bakery to …
The rabbit hutch we purchased when starting out with rabbits had two levels of living for the bunnies. Click here to see how we decorated it! It’s great having lots of safe space, but the lower level is on the ground. In New England, we often have snowfalls of more than a few inches so …
These bunting flag banners are so cute – and super easy! I went a little overboard and made a bunch, they were so cute. Now my yard looks like a party could break out any minute – and I love it! The flags are made out of oil cloth so they can stand up to outdoor …