Tag: predator proof rabbit enclosure

Another Day at the Homestead: Rabbits, Repairs, and a Well-Earned Cup of Tea 🌱

Some days on the homestead are big adventure days.

Some are quiet days filled with chores.

And some are a little bit of both.

Today was one of those days.

The weather was beautiful, and you could feel spring in the air. Everything seems to be waking up again, and that always brings a little extra energy to the farm.

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Morning Chores With the Rabbits 🐇

The day started by checking in on the rabbits.

That means both the original breeding pair and the young kits.

The breeding pair is still in the greenhouse while I wait for Bonnie to give birth. The young rabbits have been moved into the Coopa Cabana—which used to house meat chickens.

Now it’s rabbit space.

I fixed broken wall sections, added extra wire inside to help stop digging, and set up electric fencing around the enclosure for added protection.

Most of homesteading is like that—taking old things and making them work in new ways.

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Protecting Livestock From Predators

That gets your attention.

Out here, predators are part of life:

• • Coyotes
  • Wolves
  • Fishers
  • And a few others

They are just trying to survive.

And so am I.

I try to give wildlife as much space as possible. I have no interest in harming an animal unless there is a real threat to livestock.

That’s why prevention matters.

Good fencing. Strong enclosures. Awareness.

That’s the first line of defense.

And yes—living in a rural area still means being careful. There are homes nearby, and safety always comes first. Tools like firearms must always be handled responsibly and carefully.

Most problems are better solved before they ever become problems.

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Repairs Never Take “Just a Minute” 🔧

It was supposed to be a simple repair.

You probably know how that goes.

Six hours later…

It was fixed.

That’s homestead life too.

Sometimes what should take 30 minutes takes all afternoon.

Still, I learned something.

And next time, the repair should go much faster.

At $125 an hour at the garage, learning to do some things yourself can save a lot of money.

Homesteading teaches you that skills often matter as much as tools.

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The Importance of Slowing Down ☕

My plan?

• • Brew a good cup of tea
  • Catch up on Facebook
  • Take a long, very hot shower
  • Maybe watch a couple episodes of Dick Tracy from 1939

Simple things.

And honestly, those quiet moments matter.

Homestead life isn’t only about chores.

It’s also about the little comforts at the end of the day.

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Every Day Teaches Something

That may be one of the biggest lessons of homesteading.

Today taught me:

• • Better predator prevention
  • More about rabbit housing
  • A new car repair skill
  • And maybe a reminder to appreciate a hot shower

Not a bad day.

Just a real one.

Messy, busy, practical, and satisfying.

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Tomorrow Starts Again 🌄

With luck, sleep comes easy tonight.

And tomorrow?

Another busy day.

More chores. More surprises. More lessons.

That’s the rhythm of homestead life.

And honestly…

I wouldn’t trade it.

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