Update 8/24/18: All Rabbits Have Been Sold! We are taking a break from breeding Silver Fox rabbits for a while. We’ve greatly enjoyed the years we spent raising rabbits, but it’s time for us to focus on other endeavors. We have a few rabbits left for sale, detailed below. Please contact us if you’d like […]
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Last Rabbits For Sale
Posted in Rabbits, tagged homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on August 13, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
August Newsletter
Posted in Farm Store, Rabbits, tagged homestead, pork, Rabbits on August 4, 2018 | 1 Comment »
August: Farm Store Open Today 2-4pm The farm store will be open today, Saturday the 4th, from 2-4pm. This month’s sale is 20% off all pork products! You can cook up some delicious and healthy farm raise pork chops like the one pictured at right. Pork offerings include sausage (loose and link), chops, spare ribs, and ham hocks. The […]
IH Rabbits Spread Far and Wide
Posted in Meat, Rabbits, tagged homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on July 9, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Our Independence Homestead rabbitry is spreading Silver Fox rabbits all over the eastern half of the country. In 2017 we were amazed that customers came from as far south as Georgia, as far west as Kentucky, and as far north as New York to get our rabbits. This year we’re sending rabbits even further! Last […]
July Newsletter- Farm Fun: Store, Rabbit Class, Rabbit Sales and Real Estate!
Posted in Farm Store, Rabbits, tagged rabbit meat, Rabbits on June 25, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
July: Farm Store By Appointment Only In July we will NOT have open farm store hours on the first Saturday. We will be open by appointment, so please contact us to get your farm fresh goodies next month! Real Estate Agent Services! I (Adrienne) am a real estate agent licensed in Virginia, and can help you with any […]
June Newsletter: Rabbits Class!
Posted in Farm Store, Goats, Rabbits, tagged goats, homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on May 31, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
June: Farm Store By Appointment Only In June we will NOT have open farm store hours on the first Saturday. We will be open by appointment, so please contact usto get your farm fresh goodies next month! Raising Meat Rabbits Class: Saturday June 30th, 9-11am Mark your calendars and reserve your spot for the Raising Rabbits class! You’ll […]
Raising Meat Rabbits Class on Saturday June 30th, 9-11am
Posted in Rabbits, tagged homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on May 6, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Mark your calendars and reserve your spot for the Raising Rabbits class! You’ll want to attend if you are considering raising meat rabbits or would like to gain insight to improve your existing rabbitry. In the class we’ll cover health care, feeding, housing, breeding, and have a dispatching and processing session! We also have a special offer for class attendees: 50% off their purchase of rabbit meat […]
May Newsletter
Posted in Farm Store, Rabbits, tagged homestead, Rabbits on May 1, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Farm Store Open This Saturday! May 5th 12-4pm We have so many happy hens laying eggs, this month’s special is chicken eggs on sale, $3 per dozen! Come enjoy delicious, farm fresh eggs! The farm store is stocked and ready to supply you with plenty of wonderful treats. We have a wonderful selection of pork, rabbit […]
April Farm Store Hours and How To Classes
Posted in Ducks, Farm Store, Layers, Rabbits, tagged chickens, eggs, farm store, hens, homestead, Rabbits on April 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Farm Store Open This Saturday! April 7th 12-4pm Come shop for local, healthy offerings this Saturday! We have amazing pork and rabbit we’ve raised ourselves. Fresh eggs and duck eggs are in stock, too! As always we have a wonderful selection of natural soaps and bath products, candles, teas, and household goods. Address and directions are on our website […]
Raising Meat Rabbits Class on Saturday April 14th, 9am-12pm
Posted in Rabbits, tagged homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on March 7, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Mark your calendars and reserve your spot for the Raising Rabbits class! You’ll want to attend if you are considering raising meat rabbits or would like to gain insight to improve your existing rabbitry. In the class we’ll cover health care, feeding, housing, breeding, and have a dispatching and processing session!We also have a special offer for class attendees: 50% off their purchase of rabbit meat in […]
Visit the Farm Store This Saturday
Posted in Farm Store, Rabbits, tagged farm store, homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on February 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Farm Store Open This Saturday! February 3rd 12-4pm This Saturday stock up on products to treat yourself. This month’s special is 20% off Whispering Willow soaps and bath products! Practice some self love this February with luxurious soaps made with organic ingredients scented with essential oils. We offer soap bars, body wash, liquid hand soap, lip balms, gift boxes, and […]
Local Products to Help You Be Your Best in 2018
Posted in Farm Store, Rabbits, tagged farm store, rabbit meat on January 2, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Farm Store Open This Saturday! Jan 6th 12-4pm This Saturday stock up on products that will make 2018 your greatest year yet! This month’s special is rabbit meat: buy one rabbit, get one at 50% off. Read below about how rabbit meat can help you reach your 2018 goals! Our selection of quality candles, soaps and bath products, […]
Raising Meat Rabbits Class Coming Up & Rabbit Tractors For Sale
Posted in Meat, Rabbits, tagged kits, meat, rabbit meat, Rabbits, silver fox rabbits on July 17, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Mark your calendars and reserve your spot for the Raising Rabbits class! You’ll want to attend if you are considering raising meat rabbits or would like to gain insight to improve your existing rabbitry. In the class we’ll cover health care, feeding, housing, breeding, and have a dispatching and processing session! We have two special offers for […]
This Week’s Special and Our Upcoming Classes
Posted in Farm Store, Goats, Meat, Rabbits, tagged goat milk, goats, homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits, raw milk on June 29, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Farm Store Open Saturday, July 1st, 12-4pm This Saturday enjoy a beautiful summer day with a visit to the farm! This Weekend’s Special is Buy 2 Rabbits, Get 1 Free*. Curious how to cook a rabbit? There are several great recipes here! Stock up on meat to grill for 4th of July! We have great grilling […]
Junior Rabbits For Sale
Posted in Rabbits, tagged homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on June 21, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
We have some recently weaned rabbit litters for sale! Does and bucks are available as breeding stock. Details of the most recently weaned litters are below. Read our breeding stock page and fill out the breeding stock order form to get rabbits now!
New Buck in Rabbitry!
Posted in Meat, Rabbits, tagged conservation, homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on June 15, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Last month we did a rabbit trade and acquired a new, unrelated buck for our rabbitry. Everyone please welcome Miles Davis, Jr! He comes to us from Kentucky, and we love that he’s a big guy weighing in at over 10lbs! No kits sired by him have been born yet, but we are excited to […]
May Happenings: Farm Store Open Saturday, Farm Tour, Goat Milk, Rabbits for Sale
Posted in Farm Store, Goats, Meat, Rabbits, tagged chicks, food, goats, homestead, Rabbits, raw milk on May 2, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Farm Store Open This Saturday, May 6th, 12-4pm This Saturday welcome the warm weather with a visit to the farm! We have two litters of piglets to see! In the farm store we’ll have rabbit meat, chicken and duck eggs, bath and beauty products, beeswax candles, handmade magnets, coasters, and more! Address and directions are on […]
Preparing for a Snowstorm: Reinforcing the Rabbit Hoophouse
Posted in Rabbits, tagged homestead, Rabbits, winter on March 13, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
We are expecting our first major snowfall tonight, with 8-12″ forecast. I’m thankful we’ve made it until March before getting some major snow. I am also thankful our worst case scenario is 1 foot of snow, not 3 feet like we experienced January 2016. We had a few preparations to make before the snowfall, one of […]
Rabbit Hides for Sale
Posted in Rabbits, tagged Rabbits on February 28, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
When we process rabbits for meat, we take pride in using all parts of the animal. That includes the hides of the rabbit. Tanned Hides We have a supply of rabbit hides we have processed and tanned that are available for sale. These hides are $30 each, with discounts on bulk purchases. The tanned hides […]
Senior Rabbit Doe for Sale & Rabbit Hutches for Sale
Posted in Rabbits, tagged Rabbits on February 27, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Senior Rabbit Doe for Sale We have more breeding does than breeding cages right now, which means someone has to go. Banana is looking for a new home to grace with her good mothering skills and productivity! Born here on 7/12/2015, Banana is a chocolate rabbit that carries the dilution gene for blue/lilac (bbDd). We […]
Getting Started with Rabbits: Why a Quartet is Better Than a Trio
Posted in Meat, Rabbits, tagged food, homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on February 13, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
The prevailing wisdom when starting a rabbit breeding operation for your own meat consumption is to start with a trio of 2 does and 1 buck. Rather, we recommend starting with a quartet of 3 does and 1 buck. Using our own personal experience, plus running the numbers of meat production, let me explain why we […]
Friday on the Farm 2/10/17: Winter Chores, Piglet Castration, Rabbit Sales
Posted in Friday on the Farm, Hogs, Rabbits, tagged american guinea hog, meat, piglets, pork, rabbit meat, Rabbits, winter on February 10, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Another wintry week has passed! This one had record high temperatures, though, so we are thankful for the mild winter weather. We try to cut back to “maintenance mode” in winter with no special projects, but things always pop up. That’s when we really appreciate the mild winter weather! Since it’s not too frigid outside, […]
Friday on the Farm 1/27/2017: The Pigs & Rabbits Are Growing
Posted in Friday on the Farm, Hogs, Rabbits, Uncategorized, tagged american guinea hog, hogs, homestead, kits, meat, piglets, pork, rabbit meat, Rabbits on January 27, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been another wonderful week on the homestead! There’s been a good amount of mud and dirty clothes, yes, but also warm weather and sunshine. We are thankful for the rain we received as well as the sunshine. Some of us (pigs!) are more thankful for the rain than others. The Pigs Are Porking Up! […]
“Our Rabbits” Page Updated with Photos
Posted in Rabbits, tagged food, homestead, rabbit meat, Rabbits on January 17, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Over the last few weeks we have taken photos of all our breeding rabbits and posted them on the Our Rabbits page. This was no small feat! First, we have a lot of rabbits. Also, trying to get a rabbit to pose can be a challenging endeavor. We do not show, so our rabbits aren’t […]
Friday on the Farm 1/13/17: Pork Here, Rabbits & Piglets Growing, Farm Store Open Saturday 9am-1pm
Posted in Farm Store, Hogs, Meat, Rabbits, tagged homestead, meat, pork, rabbit meat, Rabbits, winter on January 13, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Friday! We’ve had such wonderful weather the last few days. Who would imagine it’d be over 70 degrees in January? I know more character-building cold will come, and I’m fine with that. But I will enjoy today. Pork is Here! We now have a freezer full of pork from the two pigs we took to […]
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