Rabbits
Rabbits at Grey Barn Farm are kept in small, managed groups with a focus on breeding stock and select placement as pets. The herd includes Lionhead, Rex, and Mini Rex rabbits, breeds chosen for temperament, sound structure, and compatibility with low-stress housing systems. Breeding decisions emphasize calm behavior, maternal reliability, and overall robustness rather than rapid turnover.
Housing is designed around space, cleanliness, and ease of daily care. Rabbits are kept in large, walk-in coops with deep straw floors that allow for natural movement, resting, and social interaction while maintaining dry footing. This system prioritizes ventilation, visibility, and animal comfort, reducing stress and supporting consistent condition across seasons.
Rabbit manure is used as a direct soil amendment in garden areas. Because it can be applied without composting, it serves as a simple and effective way to return nutrients to the soil in small plots. This use fits naturally into the farm's broader approach of integrating animals into land systems in ways that are functional and restrained.
Rabbits at Grey Barn Farm are managed as part of a practical, closed-loop system. Scale is kept intentionally modest, allowing close observation, consistent care, and responsible placement. By aligning breed choice, housing, and land use with realistic goals, rabbits remain a low-impact, productive element of the farm rather than an intensive one.