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It's been a little over a month since our home and homestead were wracked by a marauding black bear. I’ll be the first to admit, it’s been hard getting past the PTSD. And that’s not to villainize the bear. Bears gotta bear. Here’s a little update on how we got through it, how we improved our setup, and how we’re slowly rebuilding what was lost. Another Close Call I'll preface with this: barely a week after the first bear incident, I ran into a completely different bear. Smaller, but no less shocking. This one didn’t do any damage...unless you count the years shaved off my life...because I ran face to face with him. In my backyard. In broad daylight. Thank goodness for my dog. She had my back and ran that intruder halfway up a poplar. Not on her watch. Heck no. First Priority: Protect the Rabbits The first thing I did, after spending a couple hundred bucks I didn’t really have, was install a welded wire barrier on the woods side of my rabbit hoop hutch. The cages on that side ha...

  As a rabbit keeper, one of the most delicate times is kindling — when does give birth and care for their kits. Supporting their health naturally can make a huge difference in stress levels, milk production, and overall success. One of my favorite easy remedies is raspberry leaf tea mixed with molasses , frozen into convenient ice cubes. These herbal ice cubes are: Easy to store and use on demand Great for offering pre- and post-kindling support Loved by does for their sweet taste and cooling effect in summer Rich in nutrients that promote uterine health and calmness Why Raspberry Leaf + Molasses? Raspberry Leaf : Packed with vitamins, minerals, and tannins that help tone the uterus, reduce stress, and support healthy digestion. Molasses : A natural source of iron and energy, it adds sweetness that encourages drinking, plus extra nutrients. How to Make Herbal Ice Cubes Ingredients: Fresh or dried raspberry leaves Molasses (blackstrap preferred) ...