RABBIT SUPPLEMENTS, + Garden Tour, Bunnies, & Chick Updates

[@marthalynn7948]

You are not a nerd, this information I love to learn!

[@FlyingOFarm-hz7cs]

Thanks!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

[@Haru_inky]

I think you're one of the speedpainting channels I used to watch waaay back, I saw your other video talking about your deep passion for rabbits and then went on about actually breeding them for meat. I have to apologize for this but my first initial thought was what crazy person can eat their pets?? whats wrong with this person?? and then the rest of the week your actions were in the back of my head and slooowly but surely I started to realize how living like this is probably the most ethical way to consume meat in the world! All you do is produce happiness. happy bunnies, happy you, less money for actual horrible slaughter factories. Now this last week all I've been doing is religiously watching homestead videos on youtube. THANK YOU so much for having the bravery to sharing this lifestyle with us! even tho it's ''taboo'' at first glance. It has given me so much healthy knowledge

[@TealStoneHomestead]

This comment has made my day ❤️ thank you so much for giving me your thoughts. Yes I was that speedpainter you probably watched, wolves in almost every single one! 😊 the more I have grown into this lifestyle the more I believe that we should know our food. Sometimes raising them for meat doesn’t come easy emotionally. But I don’t think it should be, I think that is what makes us appreciate their lives so much more ❤️ thank you so much for being honest. I’m really happy you’re here 😊

[@Haru_inky]

@@TealStoneHomestead My pleasure! 💕 cant wait to see more of your future content 💝

[@courtneyhodges5782]

We are starting up! Love what you do dont stop!!! ❤

[@checkyourbrakes]

Oooh... That kale looks gorgeous 😍 If you love kale a quick boil, then draining and adding a dash of lemon or lime juice and some garlic and olive oil with feta cheese is sublime 🤤

[@unnamed2737]

Your content is so good. I got started this year, bred my bunnies shortly after you stopped posting, been watching your vids on repeat to get me through this process. I have 2 litters I’m currently caring for, built the teal stone hutch, loving every second of my rabbit journey. Hope you come back soon.

[@courtneyhodges5782]

You should do a video of behind the science of what they eat and why

[@philipfrie77]

Thanks for the video. If you wanna hear about the supliment mix. Then press this ▶ 7:45 The first part you see the garden. And you see the dog, and her pick out food for the momma rabbits. You see a few of the bunnies, and a glimps of the small bunnies. Plus you see her cuddly boy rabbit. And you hear about the breeds that are there too.

[@winningrabbit9843]

Great info!!

[@mandy853]

I love Camilles babies they are so pretty!! 🥰 Thank you for all the rabbit nutrition information. And don’t feel bad about pulling your cabbage plants up thinking they were weeds. One time I pulled all my perennial flowers up thinking they were weeds😂 I love your videos!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Oh no!! 😂 I will have to get more!! 😊

[@scottandandreasenff4021]

Love all your helpful tips about what to supplement feed for our bunnies.

[@rachellestringer]

It's good to know you can feed them seeds.... I saw online they weren't supposed to have seeds AT ALL but one of my buns -likes- LOVES to get outside and steal birdseed and I was worried it was bad for her, but now I know what seeds are allowed and even good ♡ thank you very very much. I wish I lived closer to you we have the same interests. I'm a nerd for animals too and that's the best way to be lol. Hope to get my own homestead soon. Best of luck to you

[@finleyzaiko7937]

OMGOSH My silver fox mix LOVES the super mix! She looks forward to it each day!

[@TaiyalTetalkal]

I am very impressed I love your rabbit cage setup I will try to do like this I learn how to make rabbit cage

[@diannbenafield8854]

Thank you for all the info on rabbit supplements. Going to try and make my own soon.

[@YooperCountry]

Really love your videos. I am huge into nutrition mostly for people but also for our animals. I feed a seed mix to my rabbits. Oats, sunflower seeds and safflower seeds. I have flax seeds here so I am going to add some of those. Thanks!

[@AndreaJKAPU]

I'm just getting into mini homesteading since we have a house now with about a quarter of an acre and I'm excited to see that rabbits would be relatively easy to raise and utilize manure in our vegetable garden! You've inspired me and remind me of my BFF. Line your videos. A somewhat recent book called "The forever Dog" would probably suit your interests as it's all about the ways that humans care for dogs to give them the longest, healthiest life based on case studies and genetic information.

[@natalie-ifatfirstplants]

Following gardening advice from Jess at Roots and Refuge also has yet to lead me astray lol. Also, thanks for including the rabbit nutrition link in the description! I'm hoping to get into meat rabbits within the next year🤞and have been researching a lot and appreciate all the rabbit care information you've shared :) I found your channel through the creme d'argents ☺

[@lifeswatersoaperie6076]

I loved when you said the chicks were little dinosaurs! I know there were probably some dinosaurs that really were strictly lizard like, but when they talk about how some of may have had feathers I’m like......so you mean they were giant chickens??? 🤣 found your channel the other day it’s super entertaining!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

That’s exactly what I think!! Especially when they run full speed, they look like tiny t-rexes! 🦖🤣 thank you so much! ❤️

[@sheffdog9376]

I had to save this video it was so good. thank you from me and my 6 year old daughter. :)

[@TealStoneHomestead]

You are so welcome! Thank you! ☺️

[@WilsonsAdrift]

Nosey LOVED dandelions and carrot tops. And I want one of Camille's light babies.... Lol

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Wilsons Adrift we finally figured out that they are called chestnut agouti! You say the word and I’ll try to hold one back for you 😁 they will probably grow to 10lbs! Lol

[@WilsonsAdrift]

@@TealStoneHomestead I don't think now is the time for me to get a rabbit with the whole travel plans 😭😭😭 But hopefully someday when we settle down, I can get rabbits and start my own little homestead adventure.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Wilsons Adrift that would be awesome! 😄

[@shellymanners8969]

Love your videos! Love your Rabbits they are beautiful. I have Flemish Giants a New Zealand White, French lop and a Lion Head I just love rabbits ❤️❤️❤️

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Wow!! A couple giant breeds!! 😊 also I lowkey want a lion head house rabbit someday... ❤️😅 thank you so much!

[@apsinthosarts2707]

yum i love garlic! man i want to move out so i can start takin care of bunnies.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I love garlic too!! I look at my little patch and I don’t think it’s gonna last us very long 😂 but that’s okay! Experience! 😊

[@aperson1181]

Where do you get the feeds/seeds in bulk?

[@redtrinitygirl]

Hay is great for boredom and teeth.. Yes it's messy but so worth it..

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Hay all the way! 😊

[@LittlehomesteadintheValley]

I can only seem to find flax seed meal, have you used that before or no?

[@danielgriff2659]

My male wont touch hay. I can put it in there but he doesnt eat it. He eats only pellets and dried cranberries as a regular, but small treat (one or two cranberries at a time). His teeth look fine after 3 years of this diet, so I have to assume the pellets are hard enough to grind the teeth.

[@DeathlyHollow25]

I just came across your and love the info you gave in this video. I have a New Zealand/Mini-Rex female rabbit that we plan on breeding her for meat rabbits. How much pellets do you feed your rabbits? I have researched for awhile and cannot find a solid answer. We tried feeding her 1/4 cup pellets every day but she stated to seem to lose weight.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Hi there! I’m glad you found me, awesome to hear about your meat rabbit journey! So last year if you asked me this question I would have probably answered 1/2 cup in the morning and 1/2 cup at night. But nowadays I typically free feed my rabbits. The only time I do not free feed is if the rabbit has a tendency to overeat. 1/4 a cup a day is not sufficient enough food for a 6-class rabbit. I hope this helps you! 😊

[@DeathlyHollow25]

Teal Stone Homestead Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback and will definitely be adjusting how much i give her now.

[@hopeolejniczak4362]

Where do you get bulk pumpkin seeds from

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I get them from the health food store!

[@hannahsalcedo2062]

For the mix you made, is it one part each ingredient? Do you need to be cautious when adding this to a rabbits diet for first time (instead of a fully tablespoon maybe start with a tsp)?

[@Hunt.Farm.Ride.Traindogs]

Can you make a video of that wiy you have your rabbits out side with your dogs out with your rabbit’s

[@aperson1181]

What can be substituted for wheat/barley (no gluten, no soy) if you do not want this in your/rabbit diet? What type of mineral licks and where to buy them?

[@sallyr2091]

😁

[@prakratkumar3217]

Madam .. Nice vedio.. I m injoyed them.. which breed you have.. what the name.. ?

[@fromgodsmart7556]

what can i do if i cant find hay?

[@brittbilbrey4658]

I love watching your videos! I was wondering do you let the rabbits get Exercise Like to zoom and Binky? I havent seen all your videos So you may I just get sad when they can run and be rabbits.

[@brittbilbrey4658]

Can’t***

[@TealStoneHomestead]

@@brittbilbrey4658 thank you so much! ❤️ yes I do! we just had a new 6ft privacy fence put in this summer, and since then I actually let them roam my entire backyard when I can keep an eye on them and when the ground isn’t wet. I enjoy watching them have fun 😊

[@nataliaburnham7151]

How Much of every ingredient do you use for your super mix and is it only for breeding rabbits

[@jamibrianzotz9509]

QUESTION? I was told to ONLY give straight Timothy to juvenile buns... Not even T&A due to too much Alfalfa will kill the kits? I"m new to breeding. I breed Pedigree Standard Rex and am only on my 2nd round of litters.. (5 Breeder Doe's) So can you explain why only Alfalfa hay? Thanks in advance - I am a new subscriber to you and love what your doing and admire your knowledge!! TY Jami

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Alfalfa has higher levels of calcium and protein, which is great for growing babies. But too much calcium for adult rabbits that are done growing can result in a buildup of calcium, which can be dangerous over a long period of time. I don’t typically buy alfalfa, only Timothy, orchard grass, clover, etc. honestly I don’t worry too much about types of hay if it has less than 50% alfalfa in it 😊

[@suzetteharms7894]

Where do you purchase all the items you use to make the mix supplement?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I purchase them in bulk at our health food store 😊

[@savannamiller44]

Where do you get all your cage feeders and water bowls?

[@savannamiller44]

The hook on ones

[@TealStoneHomestead]

@@savannamiller44 I get them mostly from All Things Bunnies online! 😊

[@indianne9781]

Hate to keep bugging you, but could you point me in the direction of where to buy bales of hay here in IN? I’m having no luck. Actually, could you just take a week off and come set up my rabbitry for me 😂. (Just kidding) thanks for being so helpful! Your bunnies are so pretty.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Haha 😂 I use Facebook marketplace! I get most of my hay from a farm in Decatur. They sell the best Timothy hay I can find.

[@FaerfolkDogs]

What kind of hutch set up do you have? We're starting rabbits over here and I'm in the process of building my buck Bachelor Pads :)

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Last year we made our hutch structure to hang three 30x30 premade cages on the top and the bottom. There’s a lot of things I love about it, but also a lot that I don’t!! I plan on completely remodeling my hutch eventually and yes I will definitely be bringing you guys along for that ride 😊 good luck with your bachelor pad for the bucks! 😊

[@thatgothfarmer]

Is the barley a specific type? All I’ve found is pearl barley.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I think pearled barley is the only thing I can find in the health food stores. Check out All Things Bunnies - they have barley flakes!

[@thatgothfarmer]

@@TealStoneHomestead thank you! I’ll add it to my next big order from them 😂🖤✨🐇

[@vonries]

Do you just put the vinegar in all of their water, or only sometimes? Also how much do you use, 50/50 a teaspoon in 5 gallons?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I haven’t put ACV in the water for a while now, but when I did it was 1 tbsp. Per gallon.

[@vonries]

@@TealStoneHomestead why did you stop, you were very confident in it at the time?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I still think it has benefits. I just haven’t replenished our ACV in a while 😊

[@melissannb9142]

when do you rebreed your rabbits?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I have been trying to have between 3-4 litters in a year. Technically you could have more, but I like to leave my babies with mom until at least 8 weeks, sometimes as long as 10.

[@melissannb9142]

@@TealStoneHomestead ok thanks

[@fromgodsmart7556]

how do u know if ur rabbits have worms?

[@MaryGatdula]

The bunnies and chicks are adorable; especially the bunnies. Do you raise the rabbits just for show and pets, or do you also raise them for meat? I'm kind of on the fence about raising rabits for meat and fur and manure, of course. But nobody I know wants to eat rabbit (" but they are so cute")! I have no interest in showing rabbits because I'm a super homebody. LOL Not too sure I want to have a couple just for poo! And I definitely wouldn't have them just for poo and fur! I personally probably couldn't eat more than maybe 4 or 5 a month at about 2.5 to 3 lbs each! When a serving of meat is 4 ounces! And I can't afford to have a couple just as pets. There's no guarantee I could sale any extras So what to do? I really do want to have some. Am I crazy? Or just plain stupid? Could you give me your opinion?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! 😊 I raise for meat, fur, and show. With the silver foxes I am trying to perfect the breed as it is in ARBA’s standard of perfection, but I have a long way to go! I think if I were you, I’d pick a breed from ARBA’s website that really interests you and seek out breeders. Personally I think it’s way easier to sell purebred, pedigreed rabbits than it is to sell meat mutts. Study up on the breed and start networking (I usually join Facebook groups and ask who is around in my area). Then maybe just buy a breeding pair to begin with. If you don’t need a ton of meat, you can breed more infrequently. Our rabbits for meat so far have only gone to my husband and I. One rabbit is 2-3 meals for us. Plus their poop is wonderful fertilizer so you can definitely utilize that as well! Then a year down the road if they don’t seem to be working out for you, you can always sell them to other breeders. Much easier to find buyers when they are purebred 😊 I hope that helps you out! You’re definitely not crazy!

[@amandaolsen8858]

Seed mixes are not good for rabbits at all. A rabbits diet should consist of mostly hay (at least 80%) than leafy greens and a tiny bit of good quality Timothy hay pellets. ( usually about a tablespoon but it depends the weight of the rabbit.) just a friendly tip. 🙂

[@amandaolsen8858]

Also herbs are a great natural safe treat thing to feed them they have mild medicinal purposes 🙂

[@TealStoneHomestead]

@@amandaolsen8858 correct on the herbs. Breeders have different theories on pellets. Not saying you’re wrong, in fact I think that most breeders need too loosen up and feed more greens. Seed mixes are actually wonderful in moderation. Pellets are a “complete” diet in and of themselves, but variety is key (my philosophy) so I like to feed hay, greens, and seed mixes as well. I linked the educational resource I used in the description. Feel free to nerd out on it! 😊

[@stephensalau3902]

she is a nad nad

[@MFCBermondsey]

I would love a dollar for everytime you say um

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Haha, so would I 😁

[@MFCBermondsey]

Entertaining videos. Keep it up. Greetings from Central London