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clotrimazole solved this btw - thanks again

They go to the creek? Wonderful...now for a description of how you house them.

From NC: I use yard weeds a lot. Is motherwort okay? I have an abundance of it. Mine no longer free range so I pluck grass clumps - but I have 10- 20 rabbits in three colony cages. They didn't eat black raspberry canes (? - surprised me) or stinging nettle. They adore lambs quarters.

Could you educate me? What are the diseases they get from the rats and the vermin?

Rat wire should keep babies safe.

If there's a sphincter at work, there's meat involved. Carni or omnivore. Voles, I believe, have canines. Maybe moles too?? If canines, then meat - insects included. I have outdoor rabbits and rodents do visit and steal food. It's a risk, I am betting, but not going to stop me until it's a...

Going on three years raising rates. Never had saw hocks. But, I raise them on the ground.

Rehomed the doe. Buck gone too.

Wooden nest tunnels! Cool.

Good ideas. I moved them inside tonight. It’s going to be freezing. That was too cold for my comfort level.

My Rex first time doe kindled three days ago in her crate. Outdoors. 4 kits. Still alive...no hair pulled for nest, Some hair, scattered all over - maybe because she is not contained? Anyway, deep bed of alfalfa hay and tonight as temps dip into the 40s, I built a lambswool wall around...

Fat scoop a day for 25 hens, put up each night. 50 total hens. Eggs sell for $4/dz. Make money March - July; spend it August - February. On feed. Compost from local restaurant is a good way to offset costs. We don't do that. Having fresh eggs every day is awesome for your health and budget...

Wow!! Thank you SO much!!

Loving this thread!