THIS Will Keep our Rabbits SAFER!
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I can't imagine anyone who has watched this couple over the past few years ever questioning their passion for giving their animals the best life possible for however long they live. They are educated, well read researchers who constantly update their knowledge and skills. They conservatively try new ideas and always take climate changes into consideration. They keep the animals clean and well-fed and protected.
Exactly! This is their livelihood, and I've watched so many times and thought they were being too protective. But this is how Joel Salitan does it so it can't be a bad system.
The complainers are usually the same people who don’t know where their food comes from.
Amen !! Or even giving a thumbs down . They just need to scroll on . This is one of my most favorite homesteads to follow . ❤️♥️
Agreed! Why I love them is their passion for living their own best life and the best life for their animals!
Hey it's there animals they can raise them the way they see best. Which is the way they're doing it, in a professional humane way.
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The people complaining have never raised rabbits, these rabbits are domesticated animals. You are supplying them with food, water and shelter from predators, things they don't always get in the wild. Great job.
Cute baby bunnies! I used to raise giant chinchilla bunnies! They look somewhat similar to the silver fox rabbits.
Buying land is always a good thing. I hear they ain't making it any more... Good luck and blessings.
That is what my dad always said...buy land, God ain't making any more.
Volcanoes make new islands in the middle of the ocean. You can get new land there.....
How close is the new farm to your current homestead? I am so excited for your family!
Is there a house on your new farm?
Yes I wondered the same
Is likely very close
They considered. Made complete arrangements. And it isnt what you think. Not our business. They deserve privacy.
I have an 18×18 tile in each cage. I thought about wood planks but my buck that's outside poops regularly so I'm really glad i used tile. Even my little man( dwarf Netherland bunny) has a 12×12 tile. I love the fact that they can lay down and stretch out on their tiles. But like i said my cages are big. They have plenty of space to run and play and stretch out.
Congratulations on the new place and thank you for sharing so much helpful information.
We have approx 7-10 wild rabbits each year here in GA that like our yard. Every morning until about 8-9 a.m. they are out and about being frisky. The same thing happens every evening for about an hour or so before sunset.
RABBITS hate the hot sun.
Love your new place! You are right, it is much safer to raise the baby bunnies up off the ground. I tried the rabbit tractor for kindling babies, and my biggest problem was dew that momma carried in on her fur. Any amount of wet on new babies is a death sentence in the making. I went back to the same method as you are now using, and haven't had any problems since. Like you I do put my weaned babies in the tractors to grow and finish out. Don't let the negative people get you down, you know what is best for your animals. God Bless.
Congratulations!!! You look so happy and I’m happy for you. God Bless you 😃
CONGRATULATIONS on you new farm. I'm so very happy for you!
You guys have done your homework and take such good care of your animals. I love seeing what you do to sustain your homestead. Keep doing what you're doing. God Bless you all.
If you can get free large ceramic, etc flooring tiles, they like those during the summer (cooler) and they are easier to disinfect than wood.
Can they chew on the tiles?
@@jenniferrescott1149 no they are ceramic and perfectly safe for them
@@jenniferrescott1149 You can put tree clippings, fruit twigs in for them to chew on.
they can and do slip on the tiles and can be injured. turn them over and use the back if you use these
Habitat for Humanity Restore has reasonable tile often. I like the idea of upside down for traction.
I saw a set up where they put tin like you have on the roof angled to where the poop rolls towards the front and then they have a rain gutter on the front so that the poop goes into that then they just scrap it all into a bucket at the end. I hope that makes since
Thank you so much for all this great information. We are starting our homesteading journey and are grateful we found your channel! Love you guys! God bless!
I want to say thank you so much for sharing more about your rabbits my family is getting started in raising meat rabbits and your videos have helped us a lot. Thank you again and my God continue to Bless your family.
i not raise chickens , quail and rabbits because of your channel.
i dispatch my own meat and treat it with great respect. like you folks
my first rabbit little is so soon
This was a very helpful video. I used raised cages also but I like your installation better than what I used. I will be going back to meat rabbits by next year I think;
you had me at '3 large black snakes'......nuff said...... put the bunnies UP AND SAFE.
The fence line where the pecan trees are, would be a good spot to put a line of dwarf or semi dwarf apple, peach, pear and cherry trees.
This spring we planted dwarf and semi dwarf Liberty, Williams Pride and Enterprise apples from Raintree Nursery and Burnt Ridge Nursery in Washington state. They don't have to be sprayed like other apple trees. We also planted an Orcas Pear tree to go with my Bartlett pears. Many things can be made from them, including Vinegar. Great idea!
Raising rabbits are hard. The logistics to keep them are very difficult to master. My dream is to have a own rabbit house and pens outside. But space is an issue to have several does and bucks, and fencing both under the ground and over.
Raising rabbits. In cages , off the ground is perfect for many reasons. I lovebthe fact after they are old enough you raise them on the ground. Excellent idea. Y'all are
Doing it right. Ignore the naysayers. Lol.
As usual a great and helpful video. Thanks.
What do you do with the fir? Love your channel! We decided to do something because of you!!! We got 4 baby chickens and started a small garden! Thanks for your inspiration!
I hope I can articulate this in a way that makes sense. Watching your last (exciting!) video, I, too, was concerned about the rabbits in the cages. But, I've followed you for long enough that I know your characters, and I know that whatever it is that you are doing, whether it makes sense to me or not, is for the best. You are thoughtful, meticulous, compassionate people, and I know that you would never do anything to harm your animals. It's the same approach I take in my relationship with God. Whenever he does something that I don't like or understand, I focus on his character, not on his actions. I know beyond a doubt that he is compassionate, merciful, and loving, and that whatever it is he is doing is for the best. Even so, thank you for explaining your methodology to us. Knowing your characters, I assumed there were good reasons behind it. I knew just there was so much more than the tiny little snippet of the cages that was in the video. And I was right.
God is not a only compassionate,loving, and merciful TRIUNE LORD but he is also a righteous, Holy ,glorious, sovereign, majestic, wrathful , just God. I know that wasnt the point of your comment but I just wanted the reader to know the entire truth. In this day and age of God is love love love and God loves everyone(which is a lie) ; people need to know that God will sentence them to the lake of fire for an eternity of they do not repent and turn from their sin and trust in Christ. So many are guilty of idolatry. Are you?
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3You shall have no other gods before Me. 4You shall not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens above, on the earth beneath, or in the waters below.…
They have made up a god in their minds that suits their sinful life. His name is satn who masquerades as light!!
2 Tim 4 :3-4, gal 1:8, ephesians 2:5
If our God isnt biblical ; he isnt YHWH/ADANAI!
May the Lord bless those who trust in Christ with all of their hearts, minds ,souls, and strength. Amen.
Very nice, your set up is wonderful...why I made my comment about security...is....I had my isolated barn penned rabbit attacked by by a ba
I was worried about the wild critters eating them during the night
Von Squirrel it is going to happen it will happen anywhere anytime
And yet we are eating them in day light!
Absolutely. Many predators hunt during the evening and at night.
I live in the country and the only problem I have had is with my neighbors dogs. I lost a doe and they tried to get the others I had to shoot a gun off in the ground. Then one ran at me. This neighbor has a pack and the are always causing problems and I have 10 acres that is fenced.
@@thefirstnoob5577 you dont shoot in to the air, you shoot the dog, best prooof is a dead dog on your land, you warn once and then its up to the owner
many people have a hard time understanding the difference between a pet and a farm animal but I think you are doing great at raising your animals.
Pets have names
Farm animals have numbers
How far is the new homestead to your current home. And can you show the farmhouse. I love your video's thank you so much.💖
Love the new Homestead, nice country living.
I absolutely love what you guys do for your animals, the care and love y’all show is wonderful. I am considering starting to raise some rabbits so I have been researching gage construction and I was wondering about Teflon coated wire for the floor. I am concerned about the rabbits chewing on it. Just looking for someone that maybe has tried it.
I know y’all said you’d reveal more about the property soon but can you say what kind of acreage you have at the new property? And yes, it looks great. I love the patina on the wood inside the barn. The 3/4 wall is slick also.
Your new farm is beautiful! I'm considering rabbits for our homestead, too, so I'm following with interest. Will you give us a tour of the new farm and your current plans on how you'll use it? Does it have a house? I'm so excited for you! And for me, lol, because now I get to watch you grow even more!
I wish you all the best at the new homestead. It looks like the dream is coming true for you and all of your family both two and four legged. God Bless all of you and the new farm.
GREAT VIDEO, IGNORE THE CRYBABIES AND WHINING ABOUT HOW YOU KEEP YOUR RABBITS AND KILLING SNAKES. THOSE PEOPLE ARE USELESS COMPLAINERS. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
What a beautiful property, I can see why you are excited about expanding. You both provided an excellent explanation for those who shared concerns. Thank you for educating us.
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The last time I checked this is still America and you have freedom of choice. You have a choice of eating meat or just veggies. As long as they take care of them in a human way then just move on. You don’t have to watch. Out in the wild rabbits have to contend with the weather, things eating them including other rabbits. These people take very good care of there animals.
Another great video. Would you please share your thoughts and views about raising rabbits in a colony setting including having wire mesh dug in aound the outside of the colony so no escapees Thanks
People need to mind their own business. Let u do what u do. You guys r the farmers not them who cares about what ppl say. Most of the time it's ppl sitting at home in city life judging you when they never done any kind d of farming ever.
Just got 4 bucks 4 does to starting my rabbits breeding program
Isn't is so ironic how people who have never tried raising animals- more than a couple pets, always have such large opinions and judgments for people that are actually doing it? I also find it ironic how we have the worst health, food, and most pollution and animal death now- than the history of the world- but everyone wants to trust human intervention more than nature- when nature never screwed the world up as much as us and our large industries have. If there is hope for the world, it is through brave, resilient, small farmers. Thanks for your videos guys!
Black snakes eat venomous snakes and of course mice. Love your cage set up.
I raise rabbits in cages and in a colony
It's going to be hard to protect your livestock when you live off property. That place is beautiful, I'd move there in a heartbeat.
They need to invest in a live stock Guard dog
My grandparents had three different pastures where they had cattle. All were within a couple of miles of the homestead. They did not seem to have any problems.
I just saw the video talking about the geese, that was a fun video. Haha Some of my neighbor’s use a donkey jack to protect their cattle.
They considered. Made complete arrangements. And it isnt what you think. Not our business. They deserve privacy.
@@heartshape7 they made it "our business" when they made a video about it. They know people are going to comment about their videos, take a chill pill.
Hi Kevin and Sarah, I could truly cry because I am so excited about the growth of the homestead and the dreams that are coming full circle, I am truly so happy for you guys!
Jenenda 🍅🍅🍅
I am so interested in raising meat rabbits but I am allergic to them
Rabbit meat the best. Rabbit manure great compost
My Dad has been raising rabbits in cages for over 50 years, he is 77 years old and he is still raising rabbits the same way.
Todd Bouwman ...you mean murdering rabbits...Dont candycoat murder. If it has a face beating heart, and breathes ...its murder...Dont cry, dont raise an eye, its only human wasteland...
50 years of torturing small animals...wow...what a psychopath...
getredytagetredy Murder:
the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
Animals are not human beings, they are food and simply that. Vegans and vegetarians like you are the reason everyone hates you, stop shitting on ppl for raising their own food.
Just go and listen to PETA and pretend to be healthier, by willingly seeking out channels like this it makes me believe that you have nothing better to do other than being a miserable bitter person.
@@susannah_hb4388 Couldn't of put it better myself!
Todd, how did he deal with ants? I can’t keep them away from our new babies. They’ve killed a whole nest before
I know I'm going to get ripped for this question but have you thought about relocating the snakes instead of arbitrarily killing them?
Snakes are a valuable and beneficial predator that helps keep down rodent populations. Yes.. i know there are a lot of snakes in the country. I grew up country.
Still. While humans push into every tiny space they can mow down our indigenous species are put into a hell of a pinch.
Dead snakes can't do the good stuff that snakes do. Yes.. remove them from problematic areas and then relocate them.
Snakes will always be attracted to human spaces because we raise easy meals for them, but killing them removes them completely out of the predatory tier they occupy.
Yeah this is just one couple, but if every "just one couple" kills a few snakes then we get what we always do. A lost species and if you don't think that can happen with whatever "common black snake" you have in your area then that is foolish thinking.
Part of working ones land is respectibg that you are part of a bigger environment.
Just a though folks.
We never kill snakes that aren't poisonous. We always relocate them. Right now I know I have one out at my chicken house that has been eating my eggs, but there is a cage there waiting for the day I catch it and haul it off. We do kill poisonous snakess because I'm afraid to try to catch them and we don't want them around here.
YES, if you do a bit of research one snake that preys upon poisonous copperhead, cotton mouths and rattles is The King Snake: A Good.
Your doing great work. Nothing wrong with what you are doing.
We’re all excited for you guys. Ok how far is your new farm from your homestead?? We’re all curious.
Tfs
What a beautiful area on your new farm. I'm sure the rabbits will love it.
I hope so!
What do you do with your rabbits in tractors for the winter? Obviously weather and no grass would be an issue.
My grandfather raised rabbits for years off of the ground. It is so much safer for them.
Wonderful video !! I love learning about new things: how to raise rabbits. You explained very well the reasons why you have 2 different types of cages. I can't wait to see the baby bunnies!!
I want to thank you guys for your videos. My husband passed on Jan 1 and one of many things that I didn't think I would be able to do this year was have a garden because of all the maintenance that he mostly took care of. Thanks to your recommendation of the woven weed fabric and a neighbor who tilled for me i now have what I hope to be a very productive garden.... and mostly weed-free! I'm planning on doing a lot of preserving this year as well-- in smaller jars. Again, thank you! You have truly been a blessing to me and I know finding you on TH-cam was a total God thing--a divine appointment.
I really think rabbits are a great meat source considering losing a few rabbits isn't as catastrophic as possibly losing a cow. Smaller units of loss potential. Simpler processing. And of course their propensity for large litters !
Good fortune to all of you. Looking forward to seeing how you utilize the new land.
Have you had problems with snakes getting under your chicken tractors? Any tips would be helpful.
I'm so happy for you buying this new property. It looks wonderful. I will be praying for you. Praying for wisdom, protection and joy. God bless.
Good information 👍👍❤️
I know you love all your animals. I like to see you with the pigs. So happy for you and the new farm. God bless you.
Food raised right tastes better! Thanks for sharing your journey!
They do work around the home cook good food and share their farm best team growing a farm. So their not safe on the ground WOW! Wet and cold on the ground Awwww better to have them up high good job! Chickens are small life eat tell four months maybe less. Rabbits are lucky they have you two as care taker's👍 green field beautiful tree's.
Looking at rabbits... very helpful!
Do you put a cover between the Bucks and the girls? My sister's boy kept spraying the female and she stunk! And do you think they will be safe from snakes and racoons up where they are? Not criticising, just curious
We have dividers between our bucks and does...for that reason and to stop accident breeding
Rat snakes will absolutely climb up into those cages. I’m sure they’ve used something that the snakes can’t get through.
I agree with you 100,000% about the rabbits. Years ago, I lost all my baby rabbits by having them in the rabbit tractor. Now I know what I did wrong, thank you. I love your methods.
I really don't understand why people would actually question what you guys are doing? I believe if they actually watch your videos and follow your channel as many of us have, you will see first hand how you guys care for your animals and tend to them. Unfortunately there will always be someone that disagrees! I think you have an awesome set up that covers what may be a potential threat to your animals! Great job looking forward to more videos of your new Homestead.
Ha Ha! Look at Sweet Kevin at 10:49...What IS he looking at ;)
Do you all have issues with ticks and fleas with your rabbits? Do you use flea and tick collars or some kind of topical treatment?
We have never had a problem with either which seems odd since they are prevalent here.
That’s a great set up for the rabbits. Years ago my daughter was given 2 “female” New Zealand rabbits. Christmas morning I hear her yelling for us as there are baby rabbits in the cage. We hadn’t checked the rabbits yet - our mistake. That started her rabbit business which lasted a couple of years.
charlenehamm ...people even have a human business where they raise children to eat...Just like rabbits...People who are asleep in suspended animation are the cannibal carnivores on the planet...
As long as there are slaughterhouses ,there will be wars...
Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
You guys are awesome!!! It may seem ridiculous to drive from North Houston to Missouri to buy rabbits, but we may just have to do that next Spring. I would love to get a couple of silver fox does and a buck from you.
I am so excited to watch your new adventure🐇🐇🐇🐇😊
We are about to get our first Silver Fox next weekend then 2 more in 2 weeks then one more in 10 weeks. I can’t wait 🤗🤗🤗🤗 thank you for introducing use to them. 😍😍😍😍
You guys rick. And know more about this than most.
I live in the desert and wild rabbits only come out at dawn and then again at dusk. Your more likely to see them at nighttime when it is cooler.
Nice clarification.
I wonder if you'll have predator problems having them on a farm with no people at night. I assume you probably have fox and coyotes. Probably not too many bears though.
They considered. Made complete arrangements. And it isnt what you think. Not our business. They deserve privacy.
I love how well thought out and humane minded you are for your animals.
good choice keep up the good work this comes from from one old viet-nam vet watch you all the time
There will always be naysayers....unfortunately. When we go to God we will not be asked what our neighbor did....only what we did. Anyone who watches and LISTENS to your channel knows how caring you are for your family, all your critters and your land? Thank you for the lessons, the information, the honesty and the opportunity to enjoy/revisit some of the ways I was raised.
No question mark....oooops.
Do you guys realize how much God has blessed you! Thanks for sharing those blessings with the rest of us who are unable to live as you are! Thanks
Good video 👍
Beautiful place u will enjoy the extra room the rabbits will enjoy their new home
I remember y'all talking about hope hearing the other cows ...I know it's the same area..or at least I believe so..I'm so happy for you both..Gob blessed those who bless others💚🌱💚
I thought in the U.S. you had wabbits, and not rabbits 😆
Wascally Wabbits!!
Are ants an issue with hanging cages? They sure are with hutches.
Thank you for explaining your use of rabbit cages. I was surprised too, and concerned for the rabbits’ welfare. I should have known that you had your reasons well-thought through. Congratulations on your new farm. I love your videos and seeing you all work together. May you continue to be well and prosper. Greetings from New Zealand.
How long and wide is the board that you put in the rabbit cage ?
My sister put bottles with frozen water in the rabbit cages to keep cool.
Ha! We did too!
I am watching it again. It's very educational for me. Thanks.
You guys must have a pretty colourful calendar with everything planned out etc!
❤️ video.. scary about the snakes
Sometime tell us more about your new farm, number of acres, is there a house, will you move there, are you moving all your animals there, etc. Love your youtube, you’re great folks. Keep living your dream! Looks like a great place. Thanks👍
What size wire do you use on the botto.e of tractors?
Good morning Kevin and Sarah wow you guys are really doing very well and I just wanted to say how much I love your new Farm gorgeous very nice! Congratulations!
Sweet Rabbitery set up! Enjoy your channel! We raised rabbits when kids were at home!
So excited for your family on the new farm, will you be moving their eventually or stay at same home.
No plans to move.
@@LivingTraditionsHomestead How far is it from your place ?
Congratulations on the expansion. I commend You for doing what's right for the rabbits and your operation. Looking forward to following along.
You're doing fine with your rabbits. I agree with your reasons
Where do you get your cages from? Those are nice but I can't find them anywhere. Love what you guys do and I'm so glad you got that farm -- I'm Soooooo Jealous!! Keep up the great videos and Wishing you and your family all the best!
Kevin, I wonder if the gloves you have on are the right size & they were sent to you.????? If so I sent them to you as I noticed some time ago the condition of your gloves had their best days!
I really wanted to find a glove with 3 fingers open but they were double the price of what I paid what I sent.
My hope now is that they will last more than a couple of months?
Yes! There was nothing included in the box saying who they came from, so thank you! I love them and just started wearing them this week. 😊
You have lost of land now have you ever think of keeping Honey bees!
Great video. You seem to care for your rabbits very well.