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@rabbittreefarm.bsky.social
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Just a genx left leaning homesteader living in the beautiful Blue Ridge. We raise rabbits, quail, muscovies and chickens, garden, amatuer herbalist, ready for anything but just wanna nap. And we believe that every person has the right to exist as they are.
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A bear tore through our homestead—but we didn’t give up. Here’s how we’re rebuilding, reinforcing, and moving forward with grit, wire, and a whole lot of heart.

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June 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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My garden’s wild, messy, and bursting with life. Turns out weeds aren’t the enemy—they’re doing good work. A little ode to the chaos garden and all it sustains. 🌿 #gardening #permaculture

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In Defense of the Chaos Garden
A heartfelt defense of the messy, weed-filled garden. Learn how embracing chaos can boost biodiversity, improve soil, and support pollinators—while st
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June 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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A cold snap nearly cost me a whole clutch of ducklings—but quick thinking and a little luck pulled them through. Sharing the full story, what I learned, and what might help you too. #homestead #ducks

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June 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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The thing about poop? It’s gold—for your garden.
Rabbit, chicken, and duck droppings are the heart of my soil-building system. No gimmicks, just nature doing its thing.
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The Thing About Poop: Building the Best Garden Soil Naturally
Build rich, balanced garden soil using rabbit manure, peat moss, and wood ash. Learn how to test pH, amend naturally, and grow sustainably without bre
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May 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Two bear attacks in one weekend devastated our homestead. We lost beloved birds, stressed our rabbits, and now we're rebuilding. Here's what happened—and what’s next.

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Bear Attacks on the Homestead: A Relentless Week of Loss, Resilience, and Recovery
A bear devastated our homestead—twice. Here's how we survived the attacks, saved our animals, and began rebuilding through heartbreak, grit, and hope.
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May 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Craving something hearty? I wrapped rabbit in bacon, brushed on BBQ sauce, and crisped it in the air fryer. Juicy, smoky, and zero mess. 🐇🥓🔥

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#homestead #rabbitrecipes #airfryer #baconwrapped #sustainedlife
Loving Rabbit Meat: A Lean, Healthy, High-Quality Protein
Delicious, lean, and easy: Try this air-fried bacon-wrapped rabbit recipe perfect for a healthy protein meal. Step-by-step prep and cooking tips inclu
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May 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Rabbit isn’t a rodent—and breaking one down is easier than you’d think. I’m walking you through it, step by step, Appalachian style. 🐇🔪
Lean, clean protein and zero waste.
#homesteading #butchering #rabbit #sustainedlife

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How to Break Down a Rabbit: Easy Tips to Get Started
Learn how to break down a whole rabbit easily with step-by-step tips. Perfect for home cooks wanting a clean, simple butchering guide for rabbit meat.
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May 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Pulled the plug on this season’s quail hatch.
Farming’s about knowing your limits, too.
Sometimes the “closed loop” means closing a door.
New post up on why we’re skipping the incubator. #quailfarming #homesteadlife #sustainableliving

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On Quitting
In homesteading and life, knowing when to quit isn't failure—it’s wisdom. Here’s why stepping back from a failed quail hatch and saying no to prolonge
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May 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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One of our does had a rough kindling— but we managed to save her and the litter. With quick action and gentle support, raspberry leaf, and time, she pulled through. These animals are so resilient. 🐇💚 #homestead #rabbits #kindling #herbalcare

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When Rabbit Births Go Wrong: A Hard Lesson in Kindling and Intervention
When a rabbit birth went off the rails, 12 kits were nearly lost. Here’s how quick action — and a heat lamp — turned it around.
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May 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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May 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Fast. Familiar. A little bit homegrown.
We’re making Basketti—stretching sauce, leaning on garden herbs, and embracing the chaos of comfort food.
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#homesteadkitchen #weeknightdinner #basketti
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Basketti: Fast, Familiar, and a Little Bit Homegrown
Quick, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights—this one-pot Instant Pot spaghetti recipe brings together homegrown flavor, kid-friendly comfort, and rea
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May 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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A misunderstood weed turned powerhouse green 🌱 — lambsquarters are thriving in the spring garden and they’re too good to ignore. Mild, buttery, and packed with nutrients. #foraging #homesteadlife

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Lamb’s Quarter: The Wild Spinach That Fed a Generation
Discover how to forage, harvest, and prepare lambsquarter—a wild green packed with nutrients and flavor. Tips on identifying, storing, and cooking thi
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May 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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We picked up our newest batch of Muscovy ducklings right in the middle of a bear disaster. Eight fluffy little survivors are settling in—and yes, I’m still buying ducks in parking lots like it’s a perfectly normal Tuesday. 🐣🚗💥

#muscovyducks #keepcalmandquackon

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May 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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One year with Muscovy ducks: a predator scare, a great escape, and a surprise drake we thought was a hen. Spring brings new ducklings and a fresh start. 🦆🌱 #homestead #MuscovyDucks #poultrylife

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A Tale of Two Ducks
Our first year raising Muscovy ducks brought surprises, setbacks, and growth—from our starter trio to duckling adventures, winter escapes, and a myste
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May 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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A bear broke in last night. Killed six hens, shook our rabbits, and left our whole homestead on edge. This is the raw truth of rural life. #homesteading #farmjournal #predatorloss

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When the Wild Breaks In: A Bear Attack on the Homestead
A young bear broke into our homestead, killing six hens and traumatizing our animals. Here’s how it happened and what we face next.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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An owl—or something else?
Heard a barred owl last night. Then a laugh. Then I ran for bed.
Turns out nature’s weird, Appalachia’s weirder, and I’m still not over it.
👂🌲 The Things I Heard in the Woods:
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The Things I Heard in the Woods
A funny firsthand account of strange Appalachian wildlife sounds at night—and the local legends that fuel our imaginations. Featuring barred owls, mys
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May 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Webbed feet incoming 🐣🦆
Any guesses what we’re picking up this weekend?
May 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Here are some nice mushrooms
A large bouquet of golden grow upward from the leaf covered ground, one above the other, their gusseted gills lining their undersides. All photos by me
May 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Turned 5 homegrown rabbits into 9+ meals this week—stir-fry, jerky, broth, even dog treats. Nothing wasted. All delicious. 🐇🔥 If you're into sustainable living, real food, or the bougie side of homesteading, this one's for you.
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May 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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I just wanted tomatoes and basil.
Then a deer showed up… and one shot changed everything.

That’s how I started my sustainable homestead journey.

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#homesteading #selfsufficiency #rabbitsformeat
May 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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I hear it's bunny day
watercolor painting, a brown hare with starry fur
April 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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April 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Louder for the sycophants in the back.
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We are way past impeachment time
April 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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“I believe, sadly, Russian narratives are prevailing in the U.S.,” he [Zelenskyy] said, according to a translation of his remarks by CBS. “This speaks to the enormous influence of Russia’s information policy on America, on U.S. politics and U.S. politicians.”
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Zelenskyy jabs JD Vance for ‘justifying’ Russia’s war on Ukraine
“I believe, sadly, Russian narratives are prevailing in the U.S.,” the Ukrainian president tells 60 Minutes.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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If the U.S. government is going to take the position that, once removed from the United States, folks can’t be brought back, then it sure seems to me that federal courts should be reflexively and categorically barring *all* removals until they’re 100 percent certain that the removals are lawful.
April 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM