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LH 85: The Many Benefits of Raising Backyard Rabbits

LH 85: The Many Benefits of Raising Backyard Rabbits

FromLiving Homegrown Podcast with Theresa Loe


LH 85: The Many Benefits of Raising Backyard Rabbits

FromLiving Homegrown Podcast with Theresa Loe

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week's episode we talk about small livestock for those of us with have super small spaces. We've covered backyard chickens and ducks on previous episodes. So it was time to discuss raising backyard rabbits for their nutrient-rich manure or their fiber (hair for spinning). And yes, some people raise rabbits for meat. But that's not what we go into here. Instead, host Theresa Loe interviews author and farmer Chris McLaughlin about what it means to raise backyard rabbits. They discuss raising one cute little family pet for composting their manure, to what is involved with raising them to sell their "wool".  You learn: The different shelter requirements for rabbits, Combining rabbits with vermicomposting, The benefits of rabbit manure, The difference between wool, mohair and fiber, How to properly groom and care for fiber rabbits, Where to go to learn about speciality breeds and more. As always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/85 to learn more, get related links and download the free PDF transcript of the show.
Released:
Jan 28, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

LivingHomegrown is all about living farm fresh without the farm. Through canning and preserving, artisan food crafting, and small-space food growing you can enjoy the flavors of the season and live a more sustainable lifestyle no matter how small of a space you call home. Hosted by TV canning expert and national PBS TV producer, Theresa Loe, this weekly podcast alternates between solo episodes and interviews with the rock stars of the DIY food movement and each weekly episode helps you live closer to your food.