Hutch & Harvest Rabbitry

10/10/2025

Come celebrate this BIG farming family community 👩🏼‍🌾

This upcoming Saturday is our National Farmers Day Celebration & we’re so excited to host these incredible vendors!

Additionally, we’ll have our KidzBiz Market where the young entrepreneurs in our community will be selling their own homemade creations!

🍔A portion of our food truck sales will go directly to Elberta High School FFA!
🎃We will have a Pumpkin Carving Contest where you are the judge!
🥩We’ll have a raffle for some Lillian Cattle Co. beef - all proceeds will help fund the FFA.
🌻Of course, our usual Apple Cider Donuts, Zip Line, Jump Pad, Hayrides, Corn Pit, and SO much more!!!

10/10/2025

✨ Just sharing my heart for a moment ✨

I’ve been seeing a lot of “follow for follow” posts lately, and while I completely understand the desire for equal support, I feel like it’s missing something important. I don’t agree with the idea of following someone just to get a follow back. It’s not personal, and it doesn’t build real connection. I want my followers to be real people, encouraged by real things!

That said, I absolutely LOVE supporting those who support me. If you genuinely enjoy my content, I’m so grateful — and if I find inspiration, value, or connection in yours, you bet I’ll support you right back. 🫶🏻

My page isn’t run by AI or scheduled by system but I do utilize other tools. Every picture, every caption, every idea is authentically me! I’ve fallen in love with running this page and sharing my journey through my rabbitry. It means the world to me. 🥹

So when I see follow-for-follow chains, it honestly stings — not out of judgment, but because so many of us pour our hearts into what we post. We’re trying to create, connect, and inspire — not just count followers.
Let’s keep building something meaningful here. Let’s be intentional. Let’s support genuinely 💛

10/09/2025

Did you know? 🐇

Rabbits actually have almost 360-degree vision! 👀Their eyes sit high and wide on their heads, so they can see just about everything around them — except for right under their nose or directly behind them.

It’s one of the many ways God designed them to stay safe and alert in the wild. Just another reason we’re always amazed by these beautiful creatures.

10/08/2025

Fresh from Friends, Farm to Fridge 🐄

Picked up some raw A2A2 milk from our local friends at the Bartl Homestead today! We love choosing A2A2 because it’s easier to digest, full of natural enzymes, and rich in creamy, wholesome goodness — just the way milk was meant to be. 🥛🌿

It’s such a blessing to know where food comes from and to support families who care for their animals and land the same way we do.

Simple, natural living at its finest 🤍

10/07/2025

Perfectly said!👏🏼

Not every rabbit should be saved. I know that’s hard to hear. But it’s the truth. And someone needs to say it. Not every rabbit is meant to be rehomed, and not every rabbit will thrive in a pet home. And not every rabbit should be passed along just because someone means well.

I have seen rabbits with broken backs kept alive for photos, overbred rescue stock treated with more emotion than medical sense, aggressive bucks listed for rehoming with no warning, and hoarding cloaked in kindness. And it’s not helping.

Some rabbits are born with poor structure, bad teeth, weak bones, or aggressive temperaments. Some can come from lines that were bred irresponsibly for years. Others are so stressed or sick that “rescuing” them becomes prolonging their suffering. Culling is not cruelty. It’s clarity.

And honestly, this is something I didn’t used to understand. It’s something I’ve learned over time, listening to breeders with more experience than me. I’ve started asking more questions, making connections, reading, watching, learning. Every single day I grow a little more confident in doing what’s right for my animals, even if it’s not easy. And this is one of those things that has made all the difference.

I cull with intention. I remove rabbits from my program that are not a fit for the future I’m building. Sometimes that means harvest or sale. And yes sometimes it means a clean, necessary end. And I do not regret that. Because not every rabbit should stay just because it’s breathing.

This isn’t just about livestock. It’s about the why behind raising animals at all. I don’t raise rabbits to collect them, or gather pity. I raise them with the purpose of food, learning, structure, and sustainability. That means saying no, and making decisions that hurt before they help.

I love my rabbits. I give them space, toys, calm, and care. But I will not keep one that is suffering just to make myself feel better. That isn’t love. That’s ego. So the next time someone says “I could never,” I believe them. But don’t confuse that with a moral high ground. Because while they’re wringing their hands about saving every rabbit, I’m here making sure the ones I raise have a clean life, a clear purpose, and a kind end.

10/05/2025

🌿🐇 A little note from the rabbitry 🌿🐇

I often hear “If you don’t sell them as pets, why bother playing with them?” And honestly … that mindset breaks my heart. Yes, my rabbits are breeders. Yes, they’re working animals in a sense. But that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve joy, enrichment toys, or just some quiet one-on-one moments. I truly believe their happiness matters just as much as their health. I’ll never grow beyond what I can personally care for-because no animal should become just another number in any barn. Small animals, especially, often live their entire lives in captivity with little movement, little stimulation, and little consideration for their emotional wellbeing.

That’s not how I do things around here.

All animals deserve a life that includes exploration, comfort, and kindness. And while I won’t be playing fetch with a bull anytime soon 🤣, I’ve seen folks walk them on leashes! So wether pet, breeder, or pasture companion, every animal here is treated with respect and given a chance to live a life that feels kind. 💕

10/05/2025

Today at The Patch by Lillian Cattle Company 👨🏼‍🌾
I saw one of the farmers wearing a shirt that said, “Know your farmer.” It stuck with me.

There’s something powerful about that simple message. In a world where so much of our food comes from faceless sources and faraway places, knowing who grows our produce or raises our meat is a reminder of the connection between our plates and the people behind them. We are literally feeding ourselves—and our families, friends, and communities—based on trust. Trust that the food is grown with care, raised ethically, and handled with integrity. That kind of trust deserves a name, a handshake, a story.

Supporting local farmers and growers isn’t just about shopping small—it’s about investing in good people doing good things for the land, the animals, and for us. It’s about community, sustainability, and accountability.
So here’s to the farmers whose names we know, whose hands we shake, and whose hard work fills our tables
🍂💛

10/04/2025

Farm and Nursery Mart 🐖🪴

A calm breeze is all I could ask for on Saturday mornings. We had a great time at the chicken swap and got to see a few of our people. ✨

Today's swap had different crafts, chickens, breads, goodies, and even honey! My favorite find was this really pretty bread knife, and they even made one with their homesteads engraving 🤭🍞Life Long Homestead

We’ll see you next month, Pensacola! 🗓️
7460 Pine Forest Rd📍 - First Saturday

10/04/2025

We can’t wait to see our friends this morning! ✨👩🏼‍🌾

10/03/2025

Oh she’s THE bread lady 🥖 ✨

🥖 Bread lovers—I need your opinion! 🥖
Happy Friday! Can we talk about how magical this fall weather has been? Cozy sweaters, crisp air, and carbs (the good kind 😉).

First things first: THANK YOU. For cheering me on, ordering, sharing posts, or even just sending kind words—you have no idea how much it means. Truly. 💛

Quick reminder: I’m always open to a good barter or trade. Homemade jams, organic goodies, crafty creations—I love it all. For me, it’s not about bragging that I donate or give bread; it’s about spreading good things with good people.

Now here’s where I need your help! Thoughts?
👉 What keeps you from ordering? Pickup times? Price? (Carbs? lol, that is another post in itself)
👉 Would you like a loyalty punch card—buy a few, get one free/discounted?
👉 When I’ve got extras, what kinds of goodies would you be most excited to see? What would you want me to have extras of?

Your feedback helps me grow, and I’d love to hear from you—comment below, message me, or send a quick text.

Wishing you the coziest weekend filled with warm bread, full hearts, and maybe a little pumpkin spice on the side. 🍂✨

10/03/2025

Good morning 🌷

Job's story is about a good man who faced incredible suffering—losing his wealth, health, and even family—all without understanding why. His friends believed his suffering was punishment for sin, but Job insisted he hadn’t done anything wrong. After questioning God, God spoke to Job, reminding him that His wisdom is far beyond human understanding.

In the end, Job humbled himself, trusted God, and was blessed even more than before. This story teaches that suffering isn’t always a punishment, that we can trust God even when we don’t understand, and that God's wisdom is far greater than ours.

I’m so thankful for my sweet friend Keona for encouraging me to dive into the book of Job. To be more trusting is my prayer over everyone this morning. 🙏🏼💕