I realize that for a lot of folks, the time between Christmas and New Year’s is somewhat of a lull. Down on the farm, despite the rain, I have completed a large chunk of my ‘to-do’ list. I’m hoping this momentum follows me the whole way through 2019!
My work started on Thursday, the 27, the day after my family left for PA. Between then and today, 1/1, I have achieved/accomplished the following:
– Erected the canopy/roof over the new rabbitry expansion area
– Took down the Christmas ornaments & the tree
– Butchered the 3 ‘baby roosters’ from Bertha’s hatch this fall
– Butchered 8 rabbit growouts
– Successfully tattooed the growouts who I feel have potential
– Built a new, 5-hole growout cage
– Did a deep clean of my rabbit cages
– Acquired 4 new pullets
– Sold/rehomed some growouts
– Started digging holes for the fruit trees and bushes
– Started building the four wire cages for in my growout shed
– Got all of my rabbit pedigrees updated
– Bred a BUNCH of bunnies
I am still awaiting a kindle between my doe Maggie, and Linda’s buck Leon. Hoping for at least 3-4 kits, since Leon is an older guy. If they produce, it should be an exceptional litter.
I’ve included some photos below taken during my productivity.
Willa helping me clean rabbit cages 
Our 4 new English Orpington pullets 
Pic helping weed eat around the barn 
One of my tattoos 
The hens taking a break 
Willa LOVES butcher day!