For us, here in AL, I have wondered about building the rabbit tractors that Joel Salatin has done, but instead of the wood on the bottom that would rot out in a season, I've wondered about using rebar or the thin metal conduit or plastic pipes or even cables of some sort for the bottom so they can't dig out. We need the weight on the bottom also because we are on a mountain with lots of wind and anything not heavy enough blows away. Just some thoughts, but $ to buy any materials and try them has been tight. My pile of collected salvaged and free materials has dwindled. Here, we also have coccidia and parasites in the ground on any grass shorter than 6" so I have worried about putting our rabbits in tractors and then having them fight those parasites and diseases and suffering. We have to rotate our goats and sheep and cows at least every 2-3 weeks, year round, to prevent parasite issues. I love seeing that you use stuff that's affordable and recycled and repurposed. Thank you
I love your videos and have enjoyed all the curiosity you have for trying new methods for growing food . I have found over the last year that my angoras ( there are 16 of them) are really happy in a colony , deep bedded on a concert floor ( think garage or basement ) . I cut and bring them fresh food and all the hay they can eat . I’m so happy I put in the work and time . I’m sure you’ll find something that will work for you and your bunnies .
This.year is.weird.around my area...no rain during rain month...already water.rations because little.rsin and because of so many libtards moving into state and no.water planning...zero...by these large cities Everything perennial is late late late...trees.are late as heck.
Back when the nation was first being settled they used.compost to grow in winter too...hard to imagine with no plastic and MAJORITY did not have glass at.all. when i was a kid i saw a.farmer.who also did like settlers. I vaguely remember it tho...but he was doing it at zero cost.
👍great tips. Before adding rabbit manure to hot beds with plants mix it with leaves or hay or else it will burn the plants. Use frost cloth over beds inside a greenhouse instead of greenhouse plastic so they do not overheat. Julianne some ideas for future projects to consider: have a group of rabbit cages near each other next to grass pasture. Then have a rabbit tractor with a tube that connects to the cage of the rabbit you want to free range for that week. The tube would connect/disconnect to the rabbit cage. After 1 week close the hole access to the tube (like a dog door you can close/open) and then attach the tube and tractor to the other rabbit cage (on a different patch of grass to eliminate spreading disease). Also can you try shaving the rabbits fur on their backs during the hot months to see if this helps them stay cooler?
Towards the end of your video you said you can not put straight rabbit manure in. My understanding was adding straight manure is ok. Please clarify, as I am placing manure around all of my plants and starts! (1st year with rabbits)
She may mean that ' in a composting situation ' the rabbit manure gets real HOT , but rabbit manure on top as fertilizer, it can be used without composting ( cold manure ) unlike chicken manure that MUST be composted before using because it is HOT right away and unhealthy ( salmonella )
when was all this grown up of when you planted it. I am trying to start growing this year with my greenhouse, I can't get any compost till first of May from our dump , looks like those beds eould have taken alot to fill up . Are you in the north of Idaho we just got some more snow ❄️ last night and looks to be some more coming this week .
would not it be better to have compost inside the greenhous but separate from your bed? This way you still have warmed up greenhous but you dont cook you plants. I have no experience with this but it is surely very interesting idea what you do. Good luck and thanks for nice video :)
Did you make your metal hoops (that hold the fabric in the greenhouse)? I was thinking it might work to make these out of metal hangers. Thoughts? Thanks.
@@kingscairn Thanks, I am drawing a blank for what else to use for the hoops that is cheap. I saw someone else using hula hoops cut in half, but I don't have those any more - got rid of them all - darn. Trying to go the DIY/repurposing route if I can. Any ideas appreciated!
I always had the impression that compost when it Burns a plant it's because of chemical burn but now I'm thinking that if it's burning a plant Because it's actually too hot and kills it is this true? Is it also true that a chemical burden from fertilizer is the opposite?
You are intelligent and so interested in your work. I’m learning a lot and having success from your teaching
For us, here in AL, I have wondered about building the rabbit tractors that Joel Salatin has done, but instead of the wood on the bottom that would rot out in a season, I've wondered about using rebar or the thin metal conduit or plastic pipes or even cables of some sort for the bottom so they can't dig out. We need the weight on the bottom also because we are on a mountain with lots of wind and anything not heavy enough blows away. Just some thoughts, but $ to buy any materials and try them has been tight. My pile of collected salvaged and free materials has dwindled. Here, we also have coccidia and parasites in the ground on any grass shorter than 6" so I have worried about putting our rabbits in tractors and then having them fight those parasites and diseases and suffering. We have to rotate our goats and sheep and cows at least every 2-3 weeks, year round, to prevent parasite issues. I love seeing that you use stuff that's affordable and recycled and repurposed. Thank you
We use 2x4 fencing on the bottom. No one has tried to dig out so far!
I love your videos and have enjoyed all the curiosity you have for trying new methods for growing food . I have found over the last year that my angoras ( there are 16 of them) are really happy in a colony , deep bedded on a concert floor ( think garage or basement ) . I cut and bring them fresh food and all the hay they can eat . I’m so happy I put in the work and time . I’m sure you’ll find something that will work for you and your bunnies .
Near 80f here today. Got half of my garden seeded today.
This.year is.weird.around my area...no rain during rain month...already water.rations because little.rsin and because of so many libtards moving into state and no.water planning...zero...by these large cities
Everything perennial is late late late...trees.are late as heck.
Florida ?
@@kingscairn central Alabama
Great job
Love it!!!
Back when the nation was first being settled they used.compost to grow in winter too...hard to imagine with no plastic and MAJORITY did not have glass at.all. when i was a kid i saw a.farmer.who also did like settlers. I vaguely remember it tho...but he was doing it at zero cost.
Don't mind us, we'll just wait here in the dirt.
👍great tips. Before adding rabbit manure to hot beds with plants mix it with leaves or hay or else it will burn the plants. Use frost cloth over beds inside a greenhouse instead of greenhouse plastic so they do not overheat.
Julianne some ideas for future projects to consider: have a group of rabbit cages near each other next to grass pasture. Then have a rabbit tractor with a tube that connects to the cage of the rabbit you want to free range for that week. The tube would connect/disconnect to the rabbit cage. After 1 week close the hole access to the tube (like a dog door you can close/open) and then attach the tube and tractor to the other rabbit cage (on a different patch of grass to eliminate spreading disease).
Also can you try shaving the rabbits fur on their backs during the hot months to see if this helps them stay cooler?
Towards the end of your video you said you can not put straight rabbit manure in. My understanding was adding straight manure is ok. Please clarify, as I am placing manure around all of my plants and starts! (1st year with rabbits)
Its.too hot...dont do it...
She may mean that ' in a composting situation ' the rabbit manure gets real HOT , but rabbit manure on top as fertilizer, it can be used without composting ( cold manure ) unlike chicken manure that MUST be composted before using because it is HOT right away and unhealthy ( salmonella )
@@kingscairn thank u for this clarification
Now you do magic tricks. 3:17 This channel gets better and better.
when was all this grown up of when you planted it. I am trying to start growing this year with my greenhouse, I can't get any compost till first of May from our dump , looks like those beds eould have taken alot to fill up . Are you in the north of Idaho we just got some more snow ❄️ last night and looks to be some more coming this week .
would not it be better to have compost inside the greenhous but separate from your bed? This way you still have warmed up greenhous but you dont cook you plants.
I have no experience with this but it is surely very interesting idea what you do. Good luck and thanks for nice video :)
Did you make your metal hoops (that hold the fabric in the greenhouse)? I was thinking it might work to make these out of metal hangers. Thoughts? Thanks.
Also, I wondered if you could recommend a good source of the fabric you use in the greenhouse? Thanks again.
Metal clothes hangers are probably too flimsy
@@kingscairn Thanks, I am drawing a blank for what else to use for the hoops that is cheap. I saw someone else using hula hoops cut in half, but I don't have those any more - got rid of them all - darn. Trying to go the DIY/repurposing route if I can. Any ideas appreciated!
@@saraalexander9589 maybe some small trees that you could cut down and bend over before they dry out for hoops.
I always had the impression that compost when it Burns a plant it's because of chemical burn but now I'm thinking that if it's burning a plant Because it's actually too hot and kills it is this true?
Is it also true that a chemical burden from fertilizer is the opposite?