Elder Acres Homestead

Elder Acres Homestead

We are a young family trying to learn all we can about growing and raising our own food, as well as canning to become more self sufficient. I purchased the land I was raised on (a little over 5 acres) with the house, a decent sized pole barn and small out building being all the infrastructure built. As well as all of it being wooded land. With that being said there is a lot to do and we are very excited in our journey. We will be posting a lot of videos on our building projects and everything we have going on here on the homestead and invite you to join us along the way!

If you would like to give your support we would greatly appreciate a follow!

Thanks! The Lewis Family

Weighing the Rabbits

Weighing the Rabbits

Bunnies and chicks update

Bunnies and chicks update

Chicken run Progress

Chicken run Progress

Rabbit Run Build

Rabbit Run Build

Baby Chicks!

Baby Chicks!

Plans for the Rabbitry

Plans for the Rabbitry

Still NO baby bunnies??

Still NO baby bunnies??

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  • @NanasWorms
    @NanasWorms5 күн бұрын

    Welcome back to the worm farming community! Steve from the channel Our Sustainable Journey uses those repurposed containers for worms too. I have four inground worm buckets as well as totes. New subscriber! ~ Sandra

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres5 күн бұрын

    Thanks you! I like them!

  • @BellasWhisperFarmstead
    @BellasWhisperFarmstead11 күн бұрын

    So cute. The babies look awesome.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres10 күн бұрын

    I think so too!

  • @Plant-Kat
    @Plant-Kat11 күн бұрын

    Congrats on Spot's second litter! That's a great litter size. Hope all goes well!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres11 күн бұрын

    Yeah I miss counted she had 9 again which is still great!

  • @annettebode9318
    @annettebode931812 күн бұрын

    🥰

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres12 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @isaacemmaofficial
    @isaacemmaofficial13 күн бұрын

    The scars on your hand literally sums up the life of a rabbit breeder 😁💪🏻

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres12 күн бұрын

    Yes 😂😂 after I’m done I’ll be like dang didn’t even get scratched then an hour later my daughter will be like how’d you get a boo boo daddy and I look down to my hands and arms covered. Like how 😂😂

  • @johnpullman3227
    @johnpullman322713 күн бұрын

    Nice video. We have a similar creek crossing. Our creek goes from bone dry to 8 feet deep during heavy rains. I widened the channel as you have to slow the current down. Having said that with the amount of water born debris evident in your video it will continue to work its magic and want to clog things up. Additionally depending on the velocity of the current it may tend to scour the creek bed along with the stone you put in. It looks like you have plenty of large stones there. You may consider having your contractor pull the 1-1/2 inch back and then dump a quantity of cement block size rocks in the creek bed and along the sides as riprap. He can imbed the larger rocks in the creek bed and then use the smaller stuff to fill in the voids to smooth out the crossing. Its how the romans did it.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres12 күн бұрын

    That’s how ours is we are lucky if there’s even water 300 days out of the year. We might eventually put a couple 12 inch pipes and concrete over that but for now we are gonna keep it how it is. It has done great with almost an inch of rain. Very little water coming through and no rock has washed and my little neon still makes it haha

  • @thesquad2
    @thesquad214 күн бұрын

    Great video definitely a good idea

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres14 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @apostlegeorgeadu-yeboah9372
    @apostlegeorgeadu-yeboah937215 күн бұрын

    Great 👍

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres14 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the visit

  • @jeffreyslater1656
    @jeffreyslater165624 күн бұрын

    Just a thought, keep that spotted buck as another breeder

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres23 күн бұрын

    Yeah I have thought about it. My backup buck isn’t weighing in good at all. The only problem with that is I plan on keeping a doe out of this liter and I don’t ever want to worry about breeding litter mates.

  • @buckreynolds7475
    @buckreynolds747528 күн бұрын

    Put a top on them

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres27 күн бұрын

    I tried taking them out and so far it is going much better!

  • @buckreynolds7475
    @buckreynolds747527 күн бұрын

    @@elderacres what ever been doing this shit for 60 years but carry on

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres27 күн бұрын

    Go you!

  • @buckreynolds7475
    @buckreynolds747527 күн бұрын

    @@elderacres go where

  • @AJsGreenTopics
    @AJsGreenTopicsАй бұрын

    That is a nice set up.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @FarmingandCookingFolkCuisine
    @FarmingandCookingFolkCuisineАй бұрын

    Bạn thật khoa học ,lập xổ theo dõi sức khoẻ cho thỏ👍,

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @FarmingandCookingFolkCuisine
    @FarmingandCookingFolkCuisineАй бұрын

    Ôi những chú thỏ xinh xắn ❤👍.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Gods-Elect
    @Gods-ElectАй бұрын

    Thanks again nice hay feeder

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @thesquad2
    @thesquad2Ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Raspukek-fu8un
    @Raspukek-fu8unАй бұрын

    u sure u are man? bikoz u record like gal. protip: less of yo face, more environment.

  • @buckreynolds7475
    @buckreynolds7475Ай бұрын

    You got to put a cover on them

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    I said I was at the very end of the video

  • @Gods-Elect
    @Gods-ElectАй бұрын

    Thanks interesting

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @drcdrdoct9864
    @drcdrdoct9864Ай бұрын

    I always give a new mom a second chance. Sometimes it works out, other times not.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    She might get one more

  • @briannahollenbaugh3826
    @briannahollenbaugh3826Ай бұрын

    What kind is karen

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    A Rex

  • @briannahollenbaugh3826
    @briannahollenbaugh3826Ай бұрын

    What breed is karen

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    A Rex

  • @briannahollenbaugh3826
    @briannahollenbaugh3826Ай бұрын

    What breed is karen

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    A rex

  • @dragongirl3794
    @dragongirl3794Ай бұрын

    Nice litter of bunnies

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Yes they are

  • @Raspukek-fu8un
    @Raspukek-fu8unАй бұрын

    ah, bunnaedos.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @pixel2883
    @pixel2883Ай бұрын

    Been watching from the first rabbit video and I can say ur having some great progress keep it up❤️

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @EjazUlhaq-cu9rg
    @EjazUlhaq-cu9rgАй бұрын

    So pretty

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Very much so!

  • @dragongirl3794
    @dragongirl3794Ай бұрын

    That owl is well camouflaged!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    So crazy how good they blend in!

  • @thesquad2
    @thesquad2Ай бұрын

    Another great video keep up the hard work

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mcproductions2151
    @mcproductions2151Ай бұрын

    Nice set up 👍

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @dragongirl3794
    @dragongirl3794Ай бұрын

    Those hutches look good!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Plant-Kat
    @Plant-KatАй бұрын

    Those bowl holders are brilliant, might have to make a couple of those myself. Great video!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thank you! They have been working fantastic! I have had no tipped bowls with my doe and kits. I haven’t been able to make one yet for my buck, I need to tho because he needs one bad. But overall they work really well and a great solution because I love using the metal bowls!

  • @Plant-Kat
    @Plant-KatАй бұрын

    @@elderacres Glad to hear! I love using bowls for moms & kits as well, but my rabbits are chronic bowl flippers. Seems like this those holders fix the issue. Looking forward to seeing Spot's litter, I have a Californian doe due around the same time. You have a great rabbitry!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    I’d definitely give it a shot super easy to make! Hope you have a successful litter! Thank you for the kind words!

  • @mcproductions2151
    @mcproductions2151Ай бұрын

    I have a blast raising meat rabbits I've been raising them for about 6 years.. keep up the good work 👍

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    I’m finally enjoying it as well I’ve had ups and downs over the last couple of years but daily chores with the rabbits are so fun and my daughter loves them! Now just to teach her as she grows up to appreciate them at the dinner table as well!

  • @Gods-Elect
    @Gods-ElectАй бұрын

    Thanks I like seeing what your up too I'm 80 and used to raise rabbits for meat raise new zelin

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thank you for watching! That is awesome! I’ve thought about New Zealand’s, it would open up more opportunities with 4H!

  • @thesquad2
    @thesquad2Ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Gods-Elect
    @Gods-ElectАй бұрын

    Thanks looks like lots of work but your young.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    It’s quite a mess but we will get alright!

  • @thesquad2
    @thesquad2Ай бұрын

    Keep up the great work

  • @elderacres
    @elderacresАй бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @Usman_Chaudhary.
    @Usman_Chaudhary.2 ай бұрын

    I like your content

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Usman_Chaudhary.
    @Usman_Chaudhary.2 ай бұрын

    Nice vlog🌷

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @dragongirl3794
    @dragongirl37942 ай бұрын

    Looking good!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Thank You!

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester2 ай бұрын

    😢trees are so expensive now!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    They are I want so many more but starting with this then will propagate on my own!

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester2 ай бұрын

    @@elderacres i grew pomegranate and mullberry from seeds too. Only 1' tall this 1st year.

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester2 ай бұрын

    @@elderacres where's your land? I'm in central Texas.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    We are in southeastern Indiana

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester2 ай бұрын

    did they get pecked on?

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester2 ай бұрын

    I planted a bunch of peach trees i grew from seeds. In central Texas on my channel. I'm making my cliche into soil from chips and leaves. It's amazing! It feeds chickens too!

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome! I can’t wait to grow this space out. I used to free range but hawks and fox and bobcats have gotten so bad I can’t right now. As soon as the pasture is up tho I plan to again.

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester2 ай бұрын

    @@elderacres i fenced mine in with free fencing from various sources. Some from house construction stucco backing...all waste. I'll do a video. My area is huge now.

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I’ll check it out when you do!

  • @BellasWhisperFarmstead
    @BellasWhisperFarmstead2 ай бұрын

    That's a great set up. 🐰🐇🐰

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🤗

  • @mcproductions2151
    @mcproductions21512 ай бұрын

    I like it

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @mcproductions2151
    @mcproductions21512 ай бұрын

    Good deal man

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    It has worked out nice

  • @mcproductions2151
    @mcproductions21512 ай бұрын

    Keep on keeping on 👍

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Alright alright alright 👍🏼

  • @mcproductions2151
    @mcproductions21512 ай бұрын

    Cool little set up 👍

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @buckreynolds7475
    @buckreynolds74752 ай бұрын

    Sounds good what are you doing to do about all the parasite they are going to get from being on the ground

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Most of the time parasites from being on the ground come from getting into contact with a wild rabbit through the wire. My rabbit run is inside of my chicken run to that is impossible. After that it is just a matter of keeping things clean and monitoring your rabbits!

  • @buckreynolds7475
    @buckreynolds74752 ай бұрын

    @elderacres will I bring raise rabbits for over 60 years and are going to get them get off the ground

  • @buckreynolds7475
    @buckreynolds74752 ай бұрын

    They are your rabbits but you will have a bunch of sick rabbits

  • @Gods-Elect
    @Gods-Elect2 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Welcome

  • @Gods-Elect
    @Gods-Elect2 ай бұрын

    cool

  • @elderacres
    @elderacres2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching