Ever since I heard about via Garden Girl's website the wonderful benefits of rabbit poop, I've been wanting to raise some rabbits. My full intention is some day to then use excess rabbits for a sustainable food source, but I have no idea if I'll be able to do that. I tend to get really attached to my animals, and the first few times I had to feed pinkies to my bearded dragon, I cried. And cried. And cried. My dad raised rabbits as a child, and he ate and showed rabbits (separately of course). I think it would be an interesting way for our children to learn about responsibility (feeding, brushing, and taking care of the rabbits) as well as the cyclical nature of life (if people are going to eat beef without a thought, then we cannot get angry about eating rabbits).

On a related note, two of our friends (Jake and Julie) are moving from their current home which is two hours away, and will now be living within twenty minutes of us. We're very excited about this, but unfortunately for them, their new abode only allows cats. They've had to get rid of a passel of cockatiels and now their two rabbits. Luckily for us, we were the first people they thought of when they decided to find a new home for their rabbits.

We are very excited for several reasons. First, I love animals (more than I love humans, really). Second, I have been wanting rabbit poop for my garden. Third, I've been wanting to learn more about rabbit care and what is better than hand on experience? Fourth, I've been having a hard time locating rabbits locally.

These rabbits are beloved pets and would never be used for human food. I'm making that very clear. Instead, these are indoor house pets (and manure makers, yeeess!).





Jake made this rabbit cage. I want him to make the rest of my furniture, because his work is beautiful. They gave this beautiful piece of furniture to us for free.



Nate is already very excited about having two new pets, as can be seen here where he tries to kiss Teyla.



Trixsy is constantly grooming and seeking attention. Aaron has nicknamed her A&W (for attention whore). I wouldn't let him call her by his version of her full name around the kids. ;)



Aww, they are so cute.

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