Wild Iris Rabbitary & Farm

03/24/2026

03/19/2026

After several snow storms, yesterday's temperature was 48 degrees. With this promise of spring I was motivated! Two chicken coops and the rabbit barn cleaned. I do not breed the rabbits over winter as I am way up north and the market just isn't there over winter. That said welcome the first litter of Mini Lop kits for Azul. First time mom and she did everything right! Only 4 but fat and gorgeous blue and broken blue. Living up north is like the pain of childbirth, you forget quickly when you are smitten by the love and joy of birth. Spring is that for me. I quickly forget chores in the deep cold. Planting seeds, births, and hatchings heal winters wounds. I am truly blessed to live this life.

03/18/2026

What camera set up are you using in your rabbit barns?

03/16/2026

Tell me about your most favorite animal on your homestead and your least favorite!

03/13/2026

I was really hoping this storm would pass us by, but instead it brought 10 inches of lovely white snow. The pigs were not impressed. MJ the largest pushed the other three ahead of her, causing them to plow a path for her. Much to their distress, squealing and snorting their displeasure. We spent most of the day rearranging the snow out of our way. Gates and doorways have been cleared, pathways to the pasture, rabbit barn and pig pen made. Outside rabbit hutches and green house shoveled off. Driveways plowed, just in time to start evening chores 🤣
Tell me agian way I do this! 🙃

03/12/2026

Watching this little girl grow.

03/10/2026

Walmart has chicken Easter baskets! 🐥

03/08/2026

Rabbit Peeps - what is your favorite water bottle for your rabbits?

03/07/2026

As my world goes from snow and ice to red clay mud that will suck the boots right off your feet I count my many blessings. The farm knows spring is coming the hens have started laying agian, lambs are soon to arrive and the hostas are getting ready under snow covered straw. Share with me your challenges and blessings

03/06/2026

Tell me what changes you are making this year. Out with the old in with the new?

03/05/2026

Spring brings growth and babies. It also brings judgement sometimes. The "how could you eat it folks". I understand and respect their thoughts. I also choose to raise, nurture, provide the best care I can. The most humane death. I have no idea what the meat I see in the grocery went through. I prefer my way, they can prefer theirs.

02/26/2026

Winter is slowly releasing its grip. Days are getting longer. The small reminders of the things I am greatful. This morning I cracked the last store bought egg as the hens are starting to lay agian. The difference, even in winter reminds me of how blessed I am to have such healthy food.