#38 Homestead Discipline: Raising Rabbits With Purpose (Plus Two Deer Hunting Stories)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we tackle one of the biggest challenges new rabbit raisers face: how early excitement turns into hesitation, and how domestication syndrome leads beginners to treat livestock like pets. We explain why processing day becomes such a mental roadblock—and how to avoid that from day one.To wrap it up, I share two hunting stories—Juan’s first deer and the late-season 8-point I tagged during muzzleloader. Reminders of why we raise our own food and practice these skills. Juan's First DeerLate Season Buck in a Blizzard5 Steps to Start Your Rabbit Program the Right WayBuild Your Setup FirstCreate a Processing Station EarlyMap Out a Breeding Schedule Track EverythingSet a Clear First Goal 5 Steps to Stay Consistent (and Avoid the Pet Rabbit Trap)Use Your Processing Station OftenMonthly use builds confidence and keeps your program moving.Review Records WeeklySeeing progress keeps you motivated and focused.Maintain EquipmentSharp knives and solid cages prevent procrastination.Stick to Your Breeding CalendarMissed dates slow the whole system, so stay on schedule.Remember Your “Why”Food security, self-sufficiency, and a full freezer will keep you committed.Support the showCOMMENTS & [email protected] We'd love to hear from you!____________________________Check out The Rabbitry Center's Store! Online Rabbit CoursesRecord Your BreedingThe Rabbitry Center's Kindling Calendar/Date CalculatorKindling Calendar is emailed to you immediately after purchase____________________________List Your Rabbitry on the Map,  $15.00 On sale Limited time only!Sell More Rabbits!____________________________The Rabbitry Center Harvesting Tool Kit-Gambrel TooLifetime warranty____________________________Website-therabbitrycenter.com____________________________Bobby’s Bucks deer hunting channel____________________________...