I can't imagine anyone who has watched this couple over the past few years ever questioning their passion for giving their animals the best life possible for however long they live. They are educated, well read researchers who constantly update their knowledge and skills. They conservatively try new ideas and always take climate changes into consideration. They keep the animals clean and well-fed and protected.
Exactly! This is their livelihood, and I've watched so many times and thought they were being too protective. But this is how Joel Salitan does it so it can't be a bad system.
The people complaining have never raised rabbits, these rabbits are domesticated animals. You are supplying them with food, water and shelter from predators, things they don't always get in the wild. Great job.
They do work around the home cook good food and share their farm best team growing a farm. So their not safe on the ground WOW! Wet and cold on the ground Awwww better to have them up high good job! Chickens are small life eat tell four months maybe less. Rabbits are lucky they have you two as care taker's👍 green field beautiful tree's.
I’ve been watching your channel for sometime now always enjoy it . You always have good information and I thank you for that. Everything you do you put 100% in including taking care of your animals. Thank you for sharing.
The last time I checked this is still America and you have freedom of choice. You have a choice of eating meat or just veggies. As long as they take care of them in a human way then just move on. You don’t have to watch. Out in the wild rabbits have to contend with the weather, things eating them including other rabbits. These people take very good care of there animals.
I love you both. I am a Senior Citizen and watch you everyday. You are both wise and doing the right thing. You may need a help hand on the Farm. God bless you both abundantly!
I got married at 18 and lived next to my MIL. On the other side of her was a rabbit "farmer". He was also a "hidden" alcoholic but we all knew when he was tanked because you could hear him singing, talking and drinking to his herd. He was a good man and those rabbits were so well taken care of. He keep he and his wife well fed and bills paid through his rabbit and meat sales. RIP Mr. Ben!!
Good morning Kevin and Sarah wow you guys are really doing very well and I just wanted to say how much I love your new Farm gorgeous very nice! Congratulations!
Raising rabbits. In cages , off the ground is perfect for many reasons. I lovebthe fact after they are old enough you raise them on the ground. Excellent idea. Y'all are Doing it right. Ignore the naysayers. Lol. As usual a great and helpful video. Thanks.
YOU GUYS ARE DOING JUST FINE. My wife and I in our 30s had a rabbit farm for 8 year. we sold to two meat plants for military. We had 40 breeding does and when the bunnies got to 3to5 lbs. they would pick them up. But the only thing we had no time to do anything other than care for them so we sold out. Good luck guys
I love the plumbers strap as well. I usually wrap it all the way around whatever I plan to hang and then use one screw through both sides once I have it in place to secure it to the wall.
The only questions I would have for the 2 of you is something I didn't know about. I love your videos. They are super educational. Any person that raises their own meat for food what's the animal to be cared for. Healthy animals are better food. I know people do not want to associate a live animal with the meat they eat. They just see a hunk of meat under plastic wrap. They do not know how it was raised.
We also raise Silver Fox rabbits and love them. We are raising them the same way you are doing but we built the nesting boxes out of hardware and attached them to the bottom of the cage.
I want to thank you guys for your videos. My husband passed on Jan 1 and one of many things that I didn't think I would be able to do this year was have a garden because of all the maintenance that he mostly took care of. Thanks to your recommendation of the woven weed fabric and a neighbor who tilled for me i now have what I hope to be a very productive garden.... and mostly weed-free! I'm planning on doing a lot of preserving this year as well-- in smaller jars. Again, thank you! You have truly been a blessing to me and I know finding you on RUclips was a total God thing--a divine appointment.
As a person who's had rabbit as pets I appreciate you. I understand there is a difference between a pet and an animal that is being raised for meat. I think you should consider giving rabbits hay (not alfalfa) to the rabbits while they are being kept in the wire cages. I am so glad you care for all your animals so well. Thank you for making such good and thoughtful content.
Since this covid cr@p started we have been selling more live rabbits than butchered rabbits. Our herd was down to really low levels and now we are starting to bring up our numbers agains. Another thing you can use inside the cage instead of board is tile. I have found that putting in a 12" tile will last longer and will not absorb urine and is so much easier to clean off. Congrats on the new farm!
I raised rabbits for years but always on wire. Couldn't keep them on the ground because of foxes, coyotes, coons and bears. Never had any problem with the rabbits' feet, gave them a couple of wooden planks like you're doing. Good job and great video.
Sometime tell us more about your new farm, number of acres, is there a house, will you move there, are you moving all your animals there, etc. Love your youtube, you’re great folks. Keep living your dream! Looks like a great place. Thanks👍
I'm 75 and raise rabbits in North Texas. My cages, like yours, are suspended 4 feet above a concrete floor (I'm 6'6" tall, so 4' is a nice working height for me) resting on welded steel 1" angle iron. I hang a plastic tarp fastened with zip ties through gromets that I added, attached the full length of the cages, fastened front & rear. I put a length of 1/2" PVC water pipe down the center, forming a "V" so all the poop, pee & debris collect there. Twice a week, I park a 5-gallon bucket at one end and hose down the tarp, all the "stuff" landing in the bucket. I then dump the bucket into one of several compost bins. My rabbitry always smells fresh and clean. I do something similar in my hen house.
We are about to get our first Silver Fox next weekend then 2 more in 2 weeks then one more in 10 weeks. I can’t wait 🤗🤗🤗🤗 thank you for introducing use to them. 😍😍😍😍
I really don't understand why people would actually question what you guys are doing? I believe if they actually watch your videos and follow your channel as many of us have, you will see first hand how you guys care for your animals and tend to them. Unfortunately there will always be someone that disagrees! I think you have an awesome set up that covers what may be a potential threat to your animals! Great job looking forward to more videos of your new Homestead.
You guys rick. And know more about this than most. I live in the desert and wild rabbits only come out at dawn and then again at dusk. Your more likely to see them at nighttime when it is cooler.
Clearly anyone that would post those questions simply do not know much about Rabbitry. Very good video, and very good explanation as to how and why you do what you do. 👍🏻
❤️ Thank you for this educational video. I found a local homesteader rabbitry and will be picking up a buck and 2 does next week (New Zealand fawn/mixed). I’ve got my 3 cages and will be hanging them inside my covered 24’ chicken run. This is close to overwhelming for me and I appreciate the calm logic you present. I can do this! 🐇🐇🐇
We are not raising rabbits nor do we intend on starting,but I have no doubt you two have perfected it - thanks for sharing love learning from you both whatever the topic
It makes a huge difference when you both take the time to explain the reasoning behind raising animals. Thank you so much for your time and educational / enjoyable videos.
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I can't imagine anyone who has watched this couple over the past few years ever questioning their passion for giving their animals the best life possible for however long they live. They are educated, well read researchers who constantly update their knowledge and skills. They conservatively try new ideas and always take climate changes into consideration. They keep the animals clean and well-fed and protected.
Exactly! This is their livelihood, and I've watched so many times and thought they were being too protective. But this is how Joel Salitan does it so it can't be a bad system.
The complainers are usually the same people who don’t know where their food comes from.
Amen !! Or even giving a thumbs down . They just need to scroll on . This is one of my most favorite homesteads to follow . ❤️♥️
Agreed! Why I love them is their passion for living their own best life and the best life for their animals!
Hey it's there animals they can raise them the way they see best. Which is the way they're doing it, in a professional humane way.
many people have a hard time understanding the difference between a pet and a farm animal but I think you are doing great at raising your animals.
Pets have names
Farm animals have numbers
The people complaining have never raised rabbits, these rabbits are domesticated animals. You are supplying them with food, water and shelter from predators, things they don't always get in the wild. Great job.
Kudos
Black snakes eat venomous snakes and of course mice. Love your cage set up.
Hi to our animals and garden care takers. You got it looking beautiful out there😊😊😊
Beautiful place u will enjoy the extra room the rabbits will enjoy their new home
They do work around the home cook good food and share their farm best team growing a farm. So their not safe on the ground WOW! Wet and cold on the ground Awwww better to have them up high good job! Chickens are small life eat tell four months maybe less. Rabbits are lucky they have you two as care taker's👍 green field beautiful tree's.
You can tell you care greatly for the welfare of your animals. The new farm is beautiful!
Oooo Can't wait to see all the babies!!!
I am so excited to watch your new adventure🐇🐇🐇🐇😊
Good job kids! 👍
Buying land is always a good thing. I hear they ain't making it any more... Good luck and blessings.
That is what my dad always said...buy land, God ain't making any more.
Volcanoes make new islands in the middle of the ocean. You can get new land there.....
THANKS ALOT ME AND SOME FRIENDS LEARNING TOGETHER 💖 HOW TO RAISE FOR FOOD GOD BLESS KEITH M..OHIO 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍😀😀😀🐾🐾🐾
Looking at rabbits... very helpful!
12:14 Gotta respect it XD Thanks for the awesome videos again you two!
So many more questions but will wait for the next reveal! Live your videos so much.
If you can get free large ceramic, etc flooring tiles, they like those during the summer (cooler) and they are easier to disinfect than wood.
Can they chew on the tiles?
@@jenniferrescott1149 no they are ceramic and perfectly safe for them
@@jenniferrescott1149 You can put tree clippings, fruit twigs in for them to chew on.
they can and do slip on the tiles and can be injured. turn them over and use the back if you use these
Habitat for Humanity Restore has reasonable tile often. I like the idea of upside down for traction.
Raising rabbits for 10 years is mighty good. You have done a great job. 🐰🐰🐰😄😄
Wow!! You guys have a great place. Great grazing area for the rabbits. I fully agree with you on the rabbit raising.
I’ve been watching your channel for sometime now always enjoy it . You always have good information and I thank you for that. Everything you do you put 100% in including taking care of your animals. Thank you for sharing.
Awsome bunnies
Just got 4 bucks 4 does to starting my rabbits breeding program
How close is the new farm to your current homestead? I am so excited for your family!
Is there a house on your new farm?
Yes I wondered the same
Is likely very close
They considered. Made complete arrangements. And it isnt what you think. Not our business. They deserve privacy.
Food raised right tastes better! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Great video. You seem to care for your rabbits very well.
You guys are absolutely right! 👍
The last time I checked this is still America and you have freedom of choice. You have a choice of eating meat or just veggies. As long as they take care of them in a human way then just move on. You don’t have to watch. Out in the wild rabbits have to contend with the weather, things eating them including other rabbits. These people take very good care of there animals.
Thank you! I appreciate ALL of your very informative videos!😁
I love you both. I am a Senior Citizen and watch you everyday. You are both wise and doing the right thing. You may need a help hand on the Farm. God bless you both abundantly!
I agree with everything you have said. I like the idea of tractors and hanging cages
Thank you so much for this video. It's a help to us with our rabbits. Especially the wood for them to sit on.
I got married at 18 and lived next to my MIL. On the other side of her was a rabbit "farmer". He was also a "hidden" alcoholic but we all knew when he was tanked because you could hear him singing, talking and drinking to his herd. He was a good man and those rabbits were so well taken care of. He keep he and his wife well fed and bills paid through his rabbit and meat sales. RIP Mr. Ben!!
Good information 👍👍❤️
Sweet Rabbitery set up! Enjoy your channel! We raised rabbits when kids were at home!
Yes very helpful and informative you guys are great and such a blessing, God bless
What a great setup. Good luck to y'all! God bless.
beautiful new property you have there guys.
Good morning Kevin and Sarah wow you guys are really doing very well and I just wanted to say how much I love your new Farm gorgeous very nice! Congratulations!
It really helps on a homestead to have a smart man
Love your new farm
So excited for you. Great video!
Good video 👍
Raising rabbits. In cages , off the ground is perfect for many reasons. I lovebthe fact after they are old enough you raise them on the ground. Excellent idea. Y'all are
Doing it right. Ignore the naysayers. Lol.
As usual a great and helpful video. Thanks.
YOU GUYS ARE DOING JUST FINE. My wife and I in our 30s had a rabbit farm for 8 year. we sold to two meat plants for military. We had 40 breeding does and when the bunnies got to 3to5 lbs. they would pick them up. But the only thing we had no time to do anything other than care for them so we sold out. Good luck guys
I hope you continue the rabbit series. those of us who view rabbits as livestock would very much appreciate it
Your lifestyle is looking better and better everyday.
CONGRATULATIONS on you new farm. I'm so very happy for you!
I love how well thought out and humane minded you are for your animals.
Doing a great job!!
Fantastic work Kevin and Sarah. Supporting you all the way!
CONGRATULATION ON YOUR NEW FARM AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU SHARE HOW TO RAISE ANIMALS AND GARDENING. BLESSING FOR YOU ALL
Thank-you for all the great info.
I love the plumbers strap as well. I usually wrap it all the way around whatever I plan to hang and then use one screw through both sides once I have it in place to secure it to the wall.
Love you're setup.
Good luck,Love what your doing.
I like your methods.
The only questions I would have for the 2 of you is something I didn't know about. I love your videos. They are super educational. Any person that raises their own meat for food what's the animal to be cared for. Healthy animals are better food. I know people do not want to associate a live animal with the meat they eat. They just see a hunk of meat under plastic wrap. They do not know how it was raised.
Congratulations!!
You're doing fine with your rabbits. I agree with your reasons
Congratulations!!! You look so happy and I’m happy for you. God Bless you 😃
Thank you! I should have watched this video before the others I commented on. It gave me a lot of information.
We also raise Silver Fox rabbits and love them. We are raising them the same way you are doing but we built the nesting boxes out of hardware and attached them to the bottom of the cage.
Love the rabbits & how well you all care for them really love the party mix bunny 🐰
I want to thank you guys for your videos. My husband passed on Jan 1 and one of many things that I didn't think I would be able to do this year was have a garden because of all the maintenance that he mostly took care of. Thanks to your recommendation of the woven weed fabric and a neighbor who tilled for me i now have what I hope to be a very productive garden.... and mostly weed-free! I'm planning on doing a lot of preserving this year as well-- in smaller jars. Again, thank you! You have truly been a blessing to me and I know finding you on RUclips was a total God thing--a divine appointment.
As a person who's had rabbit as pets I appreciate you. I understand there is a difference between a pet and an animal that is being raised for meat. I think you should consider giving rabbits hay (not alfalfa) to the rabbits while they are being kept in the wire cages. I am so glad you care for all your animals so well. Thank you for making such good and thoughtful content.
That is a great farm
I used raised cages exclusively, and felt my rabbits were always very comfortable and very safe
Since this covid cr@p started we have been selling more live rabbits than butchered rabbits. Our herd was down to really low levels and now we are starting to bring up our numbers agains.
Another thing you can use inside the cage instead of board is tile. I have found that putting in a 12" tile will last longer and will not absorb urine and is so much easier to clean off.
Congrats on the new farm!
I enjoyed this video and loved the rabbits. I also love how you farm the animals for food. I eat meat.
Well you know best and keep teaching us. Stay healthy and be safe.
You guys are doing a great job. Keep on doing what your doing.
Cute baby bunnies! I used to raise giant chinchilla bunnies! They look somewhat similar to the silver fox rabbits.
You guys must have a pretty colourful calendar with everything planned out etc!
Do you guys realize how much God has blessed you! Thanks for sharing those blessings with the rest of us who are unable to live as you are! Thanks
good choice keep up the good work this comes from from one old viet-nam vet watch you all the time
Wow! Congratulations Guys! Looks HUGE!!
Thank you
Oh I hate snakes. Glad you protect your animals like you do.
I raised rabbits for years but always on wire. Couldn't keep them on the ground because of foxes, coyotes, coons and bears. Never had any problem with the rabbits' feet, gave them a couple of wooden planks like you're doing. Good job and great video.
Sometime tell us more about your new farm, number of acres, is there a house, will you move there, are you moving all your animals there, etc. Love your youtube, you’re great folks. Keep living your dream! Looks like a great place. Thanks👍
Rabbits are nature’s lunchbox.
I'm 75 and raise rabbits in North Texas. My cages, like yours, are suspended 4 feet above a concrete floor (I'm 6'6" tall, so 4' is a nice working height for me) resting on welded steel 1" angle iron.
I hang a plastic tarp fastened with zip ties through gromets that I added, attached the full length of the cages, fastened front & rear. I put a length of 1/2" PVC water pipe down the center, forming a "V" so all the poop, pee & debris collect there.
Twice a week, I park a 5-gallon bucket at one end and hose down the tarp, all the "stuff" landing in the bucket. I then dump the bucket into one of several compost bins.
My rabbitry always smells fresh and clean.
I do something similar in my hen house.
Those silver fox are beautiful.
They are!
Yall do an awesome job with the care of all your animals!
We are about to get our first Silver Fox next weekend then 2 more in 2 weeks then one more in 10 weeks. I can’t wait 🤗🤗🤗🤗 thank you for introducing use to them. 😍😍😍😍
Awe, you rabbits are beautiful. Love the new cages. You are excellent rabbit parents. Thanks for the tour. 💖
It was so sweet when you were petting the Silver Fox male...he was like aahhh that feels good, lol!
I really don't understand why people would actually question what you guys are doing? I believe if they actually watch your videos and follow your channel as many of us have, you will see first hand how you guys care for your animals and tend to them. Unfortunately there will always be someone that disagrees! I think you have an awesome set up that covers what may be a potential threat to your animals! Great job looking forward to more videos of your new Homestead.
You guys rick. And know more about this than most.
I live in the desert and wild rabbits only come out at dawn and then again at dusk. Your more likely to see them at nighttime when it is cooler.
great info as always
hopefully more see this channel and get to raising food
Clearly anyone that would post those questions simply do not know much about Rabbitry. Very good video, and very good explanation as to how and why you do what you do. 👍🏻
Thank you! Very nice introduction to raising rabbits your way! Appreciate you taking the time💜
Yes please! Rabbit raising education ❤️❤️❤️
Ha Ha! Look at Sweet Kevin at 10:49...What IS he looking at ;)
Wishing only bountiful and blessings ahead for your family and farm.
❤️ Thank you for this educational video. I found a local homesteader rabbitry and will be picking up a buck and 2 does next week (New Zealand fawn/mixed). I’ve got my 3 cages and will be hanging them inside my covered 24’ chicken run. This is close to overwhelming for me and I appreciate the calm logic you present. I can do this! 🐇🐇🐇
Your rabbit barn looks wonderful.
We are not raising rabbits nor do we intend on starting,but I have no doubt you two have perfected it - thanks for sharing love learning from you both whatever the topic
It makes a huge difference when you both take the time to explain the reasoning behind raising animals. Thank you so much for your time and educational / enjoyable videos.