Truman Lake Rabbitry & Farm

06/22/2023

Meet Flax! She is my third registered Alpine. She is talkative and a little shadow. She is two, was a first freshener and giving around 3/4 gallon daily. She should produce extraordinarily with her next two freshening.
I have been really blessed with my Alpine girls, they have such amazing personalities and are just beautiful.

06/14/2023

Wren, our sweet little ray of sunshine. She sings, chatters and smiles her way through each day and warms my heart.
I love you, my little songbird. I can't believe my baby is 4 years old, and I treasure watching her grow.

05/10/2022

Haven't been on much lately...and currently we we are so happily enjoying the warmth, sunshine, green and growing things, and all the baby animals.

01/17/2022

Here's a basket of buns to warm your heart on these chilly days.

01/13/2022

01/01/2022

How can such a simple thing as the color of an egg bring so much joy? The natural beauty of the colors amaze me, and I want all of those colors producing in my own backyard! Haha I know it is probably not a reality to have all the colors, but I am enjoying the shades of brown (some with a pinky hue), blue, green and white, speckles and blooms. I do now have an incubator, so I am excited to be able to hatch some of my own eggs, adding to the flock and bring in new breeds and colors with time. 😍

I probably need a second chicken coop and a duck house eventually......you know, chicken math. 😂

12/24/2021

My Christmas wish....more baby bunnies!!! Just look at these little guys and tell me you don't want to scoop them up and snuggle them. That's what I though, you can't!

One of my does was due a couple days ago, and has been holding out on me! Maybe waiting for a Christmas litter? I am so eager to see what she has. Brandy (a chocolate) was bred to Hero, this will be his first litter, and I am so curious if he carries chocolate!

12/08/2021

People often think that rabbits are too cute to eat and don't know how I can raise them and butcher them, too. Well, the cuteness is part of why!....is that confusing? Well, I love my rabbits. They're adorable, gorgeous animals with fun personalities. I enjoy them every single day. I want to snuggle and take care of them. If I didn't raise them for meat I wouldn't have baby bunnies around all the time, and to be honest, I probably wouldn't have rabbits at all. My animals serve a purpose. Our rabbits, chickens and ducks feed us meat and eggs, our dogs protect those animals, and our cats.....well, they're supposed to hunt mice and such. Some do. Some don't. 🤷‍♀️😂

12/07/2021

It's a frigid morning, but on days like this I am so thankful for my reasons to get outside and do chores. If I didn't have animals that needed food, water, chickens to let out, etc, I probably wouldn't go out first thing. I'd miss out on so much morning beauty and fresh, crisp air. Getting out and taking care of my animals refreshes me. I, and my worries and burdens, feel small and insignificant. God knew what He was doing when he created it all, and that we need to be out in it daily to be reminded of His glory and love for us.

11/21/2021

Marvel is growing so fast. Really enjoying this puppy stage. She is so smart, responsive and just a good girl.

11/04/2021

It is a beautiful, chilly morning. I am always amazed at the beauty of this place in every season. I am thankful and blessed to call this my home.

11/03/2021

I was asked about pictures of our boy, Hawkeye. Here he is. Some pictures I've taken of him in the past two years. We have had him 2 years as of next week. 😍 He is a wonderful dog, and isn't he just handsome!

10/21/2021

4.5 month old pedigreed Silver Fox buck available.

10/19/2021

I am so excited!! Chocolates passed their 3rd presentation last night!!! I am so excited to be able to get black and chocolate Silver Foxes on the show table!! 🤗

06/02/2021

Sweet chocolates. 😍

05/26/2021

This girl got a box today and wasted no time building a beautiful nest with just a tiny bit of fur in the back. She should have her babies on Friday. 😍

05/02/2021

We woke to 7 new additions to the homestead this morning. Our pretty mama, Cutie Pie, is doing a great job taking care of her babies.

04/27/2021

I don't know if I've introduced this guy on here. Meet Sterling. He's gorgeous... I love his bright silvering and thick head.

03/16/2021

This little guy is just the cutest, chunky fluffball. Oh my word, I cannot handle it. Getting over the 2 week scared phase and now comes out to greet me. 😍

03/03/2021

02/24/2021

I have lost more than what normal in the past three liters. Babies coming out already dead (DOA). Everything has been done right by my does, I watched them give birth. We are thinking a feed issue or mineral deficiency. Babies were fully formed and not different in size, no defects. Since it happened first to my first time mamas I thought maybe that was the cause, but now I don't think so.
I am going to be switching feed, as well as making sure they get added minerals, such as calcium, that last week of pregnancy. I am hopeful that will bring healthy litters.
Though she only has one to care for, Elle is an amazing mother, she pulls tons of fur, and adds more if needed. Also her babies have had super full bellies, and kept clean.

02/20/2021

This pretty mama got her nestbox today and went to work! Happy to see her instincts kicking in earlier this time. Last kindling she made her nest last minute, and it wasn't as nice of a nest as I'd have liked to see.
Due on Tuesday, and has a round belly. Excited to see how many she has.

02/05/2021

Munching a little hay while mama supervises. 😍