Very Important Rabbit Update + Plans For Our Future Rabbitry | Update On The Fertilizer Sled

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  • čas přidán 20. 01. 2022
  • We've made a few changes to our rabbitry lately. Since it's been awhile since we've talked about our rabbits, we thought we'd bring you along on an update video, and also explain some future plans we have for our rabbit setup. We've also had a lot of people ask about an update on how the fertilizer sled has been doing. In this video, we will tell you our thoughts of it after about 7 months of use. Hope you enjoy the video!
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  • @donniecarter4981
    @donniecarter4981 Před rokem +7

    Jacob and Alex where have yall been? I would like to see yalls videos again.

  • @sherriepullen6429
    @sherriepullen6429 Před 8 měsíci +1

    My husband and I miss y’all so much! Wish you would come back. Ridge Life also misses y’all and I know a lot of people do. Y’all are such a beautiful Christian couple and we loved y’all.

  • @osmadchlo
    @osmadchlo Před rokem +10

    Jacob and Alex... I just wanted to come back after almost a year has gone by and say that I still miss you both and wish you and your families the Merriest Christmas ever!

  • @birdmandan7077
    @birdmandan7077 Před 2 lety +21

    I dated a gal from Kentucky and she always made me go hunting before the 1st. of January. She said her family had a wives tale that said if you have rabbit on your dinner plate on New Years day that it would be a prosperous year for the family!. Seeing the rabbits being fed made me think of that old wives tale.
    Glad to see you all making videos again!
    May the lord bless you all every day of your life on this rock.

  • @bradcash8572
    @bradcash8572 Před 2 lety +12

    Thanks for the update. Nice to see you a little more often. Kind of feels like you've got a shadow over you. You're both so subdued in the vid. I'll say a little prayer for that shadow and whatever took you away from us for so long to loosen it's hold. You both seem like great people. Want you to be happy.

  • @virginiacurrey2019
    @virginiacurrey2019 Před 2 lety +8

    Love to watch you both caring for the animals on the farm. So quietly and tenderly. A beautiful place God gave you. Pristine! You always research and figure out any issues, then correct them.

    • @SawyerRidgeFarm
      @SawyerRidgeFarm  Před 2 lety +5

      Yes we are very blessed and thankful for our property

  • @sherrydaughtry9625
    @sherrydaughtry9625 Před 2 lety +2

    Thinking about y’all. Miss y’all. ❤️❤️. God Bless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @marylott3076
    @marylott3076 Před 2 lety +12

    Thanks for the up date on the rabbits Looks like you have a great feeding and watering plan. Always love seeing Judah and Moses play. Take care!

  • @vickik791
    @vickik791 Před rokem +2

    MISS YOU 😢 Hope all is well. ❤️

  • @mattrosensweet1502
    @mattrosensweet1502 Před 2 lety +32

    Sarah from Living Traditions Homestead just did a video on rabbits. Maybe check out her video, she gave a good info on breeding. Good to see you both back on the tube!

  • @georgevelt7125
    @georgevelt7125 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi guys, hoping everything is good at the Sawyer farm . Starting to think that you folk are not enjoying CZcams as much as your viewers do.
    I think that both of you are a wonderful and refreshing Chanel couple who are trying to get ahead but not at all cost.
    I know that God is your go to as he is with me and mine , I have nothing but respect for you both and praying our Lords blessing on you as a family always

  • @u.p.northhomestead484
    @u.p.northhomestead484 Před rokem +4

    Miss ya guys! Hope all is well👍♥👍

  • @elizabethmacdonald4605

    Really miss you Alex and Jacob, wish you would come back! 😢 Hope you are doing well. God bless!

  • @tammyhenry2073
    @tammyhenry2073 Před 2 lety +8

    Love seeing your both back on

  • @alicemorton4469
    @alicemorton4469 Před 2 lety +8

    You have done a fantastic job with the rabbits! Wish I could help with it all. Alex keep that light shining.

  • @davekovacs8818
    @davekovacs8818 Před 2 lety +3

    Can’t wait to see the project come together

  • @bm4104
    @bm4104 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad to see you back.

  • @marcheloskymedinama9808
    @marcheloskymedinama9808 Před 2 lety +1

    Good to see you guys, God bless you guys

  • @gwenzenk3748
    @gwenzenk3748 Před 2 lety +3

    Love to see all the animals n you folks update

  • @deborahbarton3340
    @deborahbarton3340 Před rokem +1

    We love and miss yall God Bless.

  • @rondcookr
    @rondcookr Před 2 lety +3

    Great to have you all back! LOVE ur videos.

  • @happyquilt1557
    @happyquilt1557 Před 6 měsíci

    I love your honesty, thanks

  • @marcheloskymedinama9808
    @marcheloskymedinama9808 Před 2 lety +2

    We hope you guys are doing well God bless you guys we miss your videos

  • @stanmashek3085
    @stanmashek3085 Před 2 lety +1

    good to see you back

  • @wandamartin2977
    @wandamartin2977 Před 2 lety +8

    Love seeing you guys back ❤ 💛 💓 💙

  • @30547etris
    @30547etris Před 2 lety

    Have had you 2 in my Prayers with this bad weather , stay safe, God Bless.

  • @tashagoodson3920
    @tashagoodson3920 Před 2 lety +4

    Galvanized Hanger Strap is what living traditions used to hold them up works amazing on everything

  • @user-lr3dl2ct5i
    @user-lr3dl2ct5i Před 2 lety +2

    We have missed you two happy to see you both. God bless

  • @michele6799
    @michele6799 Před rokem +2

    sure do miss you guys. i do wish you all the best in the new year and that your happy safe and healthy.

    • @michele6799
      @michele6799 Před rokem +1

      and that life is treating you good.

  • @lindareeves8524
    @lindareeves8524 Před 2 lety +5

    Love you and Alex, thanks for the update on the rabbits. GOD bless you and your family

  • @karenrogers2826
    @karenrogers2826 Před 2 lety +7

    So good to see you again! Have been missing you, Alex. Lovely animals you have!

  • @lauraschindler8934
    @lauraschindler8934 Před 2 lety +2

    So good to see you guys back doing videos. Beautiful rabbits. Love seeing the dogs playing. God bless

  • @ice7353
    @ice7353 Před rokem +2

    Hope to see more videos so glad you're back!!

  • @mpedmar9701
    @mpedmar9701 Před rokem +1

    Would love to see more from you two, Jacob and Alex we miss you. Praying that you are all doing well and that your families are well too.
    Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.

  • @russellwatters5891
    @russellwatters5891 Před 2 lety +7

    That's a sturdy looking, well made pen! Thankfully it doesn't have to be moved daily, but I'd take long lasting and well made over weight and convenience any day! Love ya'll ❤️

  • @sherrydaughtry9625
    @sherrydaughtry9625 Před rokem +1

    I still think about y’all often. Wondering how y’all are doing. Hope all is well. May God bless and keep y’all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @droy3886
    @droy3886 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I just discovered your channel but it appears that you aren’t doing videos anymore. I love the content I have seen.

  • @Crystal-ge9gh
    @Crystal-ge9gh Před 2 lety +3

    Good to see ya'll! Well, don't have any good advice but thanks for the great footage of Moses and Judah, always a joy to see! God Bless❤️

  • @bernadettemanning6896
    @bernadettemanning6896 Před 11 měsíci

    We miss you both very much I learned so much from your videos please don't let the negative viewers keep you away God bless you both

  • @paulcourts3627
    @paulcourts3627 Před 2 lety +2

    Looking forward to more videos.

  • @drk218
    @drk218 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi Alex and Jacob. I hope Alex will get back in the kitchen soon
    sharing some good recipes with us. I always enjoyed that. 🙂
    Y’all take care.

  • @charleneschmidt541
    @charleneschmidt541 Před 2 lety +4

    Kevin, from Hidden Heights Farm, made a lean-to on his metal building. Not sure which video it was. He might have some answer to the attachment to the building. So happy to see you back. ❤️👍

    • @leann4925
      @leann4925 Před 2 lety +2

      Charlene I was going to suggest that also. His hasn't fallen down either and looks nice.

  • @dawnweck
    @dawnweck Před 2 lety

    I still miss you guys so very much!

  • @wergardengals3242
    @wergardengals3242 Před 2 lety +1

    Great see y’all and Judah and Moses playing🤟🏼

  • @cynthiabarrow509
    @cynthiabarrow509 Před 2 lety +6

    Jacob I laughed at the comment about building heavy. When my Bob builds me something I always say please don’t make it too “early garage”. He knows I mean please honey not so heavy I can’t move it. 🤣🤣. All sounds great. Thank you for the video.
    Alex please keep me in mind if you ever start selling fertilizer again. Hope you are doing well. Oh, and I am working hard to finally set up a CZcams. Editing is hard for this old girl but when I get comfortable I will see how my upload goes. I am going to call it Finish Well Farm. I am only 2 yrs behind you since that meetup in S Oklahoma. 🤣🤣. I am very proud of you two for staying at this. I really believe the Lord will continue to bless your channel. You can tell by the comments everyone supports you two and your efforts. Take care young-in’s💕💕

    • @scrapironprepper
      @scrapironprepper Před 2 lety +2

      I am just starting with rabbits and plan to sell manure. What is a fair price to charge?

    • @cynthiabarrow509
      @cynthiabarrow509 Před 2 lety +1

      @George Duncan. I have paid a large swing. I just signed up for some from a town south of me. $5/30-40# bag. That is very cheap. Last year I paid $10 and they delivered. It had lots of rocks that I could not really tell when I Put it down. I noticed it was clumpy but did not even think rocks at the time. It was not until I worked on my fall beds that I learned my beds were not usable for carrots due to all the rocks. I got one cleaned out in time to plant some carrots. Needless to say I will not buy those again. I have paid as high as $12-15 for a bag. If it is good quality folks don’t mind paying. I am allergic to rabbits so I can’t really do the breeding thing because of the hair issues. Jacob and Alex sold me excellent manure compost.
      So short answer. How many gardeners near you, how many rabbit farms, what kind of quality are you providing? I don’t mind paying a fair price. “A worker is always worth his wage”. But I would rather buy expensive blood meal than damage my beds with a lot of rocks. I hope this is helpful.
      Good luck with your rabbit venture. I think more and more people will be gardening and looking for sources of quality protein and manure.

    • @SawyerRidgeFarm
      @SawyerRidgeFarm  Před 2 lety +4

      Yes Cynthia, Jacob definitely tends to build things on the heavy side. But I will say, they usually will withstand the storms. Lol
      And I can't wait to watch your videos! I'd love to learn about the berries you grow!
      Also, we should have lots of fertilizer available come early spring. Holler at me when you need me to start saving some up.

  • @wayne2732
    @wayne2732 Před 5 měsíci

    Miss you guys. Hope all is well.🙏

  • @carolynmesser7199
    @carolynmesser7199 Před 2 lety +9

    Good to see you Alex , love the furry rabbits.

  • @marthaivery258
    @marthaivery258 Před rokem

    I love Sawyer Ridge Farm, love every video. God Bless you for all you do.

  • @sandy-001
    @sandy-001 Před 2 lety +6

    What about a free standing lean-to? Does it have to be attached to the work shop? We have two decks on our house but they aren't attached to it. Also, Living Traditions just put out a teaching video on rabbits.
    I'm so thrilled to see y'all back! ❤

  • @davebentley8945
    @davebentley8945 Před 2 lety +6

    I've done construction for 25 plus years and I would use a 2x10 for your header and then yes using lag bolts is fine and you should be able to secure the lag bolts to the inside pole barn header. I hope that helps

    • @SawyerRidgeFarm
      @SawyerRidgeFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the tip!

    • @Sagern234
      @Sagern234 Před 2 lety +2

      Aye, i was going to say tie into existing header using lags and or bolts/nuts. Joist hangers as well. Same as dave said. If it was me i would possibly even remove siding and do the above, then cut and replace, (could open up possibilities of reordering shopspace in future or restricting access to shed side) but not exactly needed and IS a lot more work.

  • @enigma90003
    @enigma90003 Před 2 lety

    Miss you guys, hope to see you soon.

  • @jamesbaker9383
    @jamesbaker9383 Před rokem

    Merry Christmas !

  • @karenturner7983
    @karenturner7983 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. ♥️♥️

  • @u.p.northhomestead484
    @u.p.northhomestead484 Před 2 lety +2

    Great to see you guys! I saw an artical this morning about a rabbit disease,effecting 17states now,expected to spread and wipe out 80%... Something to look into,at least be aware of... Much love to everyone!

  • @colleenrumsey9348
    @colleenrumsey9348 Před rokem +2

    Hi there 😊 Just wanted you to know that I miss your videos. And hope you will reconsider coming back to you tube. Best wishes

  • @judydrouhard2651
    @judydrouhard2651 Před 2 lety +4

    You might look at Hidden Heights. They did the same type of thing off their barn. 🥰

  • @karenladwig3856
    @karenladwig3856 Před 2 lety +3

    You always do a good job when you build!

  • @drk218
    @drk218 Před 2 lety +2

    That is a nice rabbit structure. Very nice.

  • @SquigglersWigglers
    @SquigglersWigglers Před 2 lety

    Miss you guys

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Před 2 lety

    Loved the video. Nice to see you all. God bless.

  • @HadenFamilyOutdoors
    @HadenFamilyOutdoors Před 2 lety

    Thankful to find your channel. I’ve enjoyed looking around

  • @vivianwilliams2216
    @vivianwilliams2216 Před 2 lety +3

    The new rabbit shelter sounds like 👍 a great idea 💡! 😊👍💕💕💕

  • @eugenewilkerson1307
    @eugenewilkerson1307 Před 2 lety

    Miss your videos have a great summer.

  • @waltobringer2928
    @waltobringer2928 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video!

  • @hardnackfarms1736
    @hardnackfarms1736 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey there! Hope all is well! I have 8 pet rabbits I just love them. Have a blessed week! Wendy❤️🐞🌺🌸

  • @brettklingerman14
    @brettklingerman14 Před rokem +1

    i wish yoall would post updates! miss you guys! semper fi!

  • @silsgarden7293
    @silsgarden7293 Před rokem

    We miss you guys

  • @awesomesauce7535
    @awesomesauce7535 Před 2 lety +3

    Love how you two are always looking to update or improve on your homestead. Very innovative. Great idea with the weed barrier cloth. And the movable ones definitely look sturdy. I agree, probably just 3 to 4 rabbits per bunny tractor, just have 2 instead of the one bigger one. I think Jason from Sow the Land had a decent setup for his chicken tractor or chic-shaw.
    Loved seeing the dogs and the rest of the animals. Great video guys 🙂

  • @luwrolstad1274
    @luwrolstad1274 Před 2 lety

    I miss your videos. I sure hope you are both well and happy. God bless your hearts and life.

  • @diannaboffer7706
    @diannaboffer7706 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice rabbit cage. Stay Blessed☺

  • @brazosvalleysoaps
    @brazosvalleysoaps Před 2 lety

    The weed fabric is genius! Awesome video as always. I'm definitely taking notes!

  • @sharongraser6579
    @sharongraser6579 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing! I think the weed fabric was a good idea.

  • @kathydavies6746
    @kathydavies6746 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m really enjoying watching you videos. I remember raising rabbits and chickens.

  • @ShaneZettelmier
    @ShaneZettelmier Před 2 lety +2

    The best way is going to be to dig some post holes and put posts along the backside of your building. It’s really not made to carry a heavy load but you guys don’t have too much snow so you could probably get away with a header but make sure there are lag bolts going through that header to the inside that are connecting to the framework that holding the roofing up at the top of that wall, you could also add some supports inside, if you’ve got a concrete floor in there you could just make some 2 x 4 framed areas to the top to support some headers so you don’t have to have Post outside, that would basically be building Post inside and using your concrete floor but would take up a little bit of room.
    Another thing I see as I’m looking at the ground is you have erosion from water, you may want to dig out and put some French drain or field tile under there to move water on that ground away from the base of the building.
    A third thing I’ve noticed from having rabbits myself once. Worms love rabbit poop areas and if the rabbits are pooping on the ground there you probably have a lot of worms which means that’s going to be pretty soft ground because they keep it moving and I but being that it’s the foundation of that building right there you probably don’t want that ground to be softened that way so instead of using weed cloth you might want to use some plastic or even just pour some cement there even a thin layer just to make it so that all runs off to the side and can be hosed out to go to the back of the building under that gate, maybe even pour some concrete under that gate to run it away from the building a few feet. That will get rid of the urine buildup and act as a watershed because I’m sure you get water moving down there from the hill behind you, I can see the erosion marks coming down, having some concrete there by the base, even if it’s ugly or cracked concrete will move a ton of that water away so when you get heavy rains it will kind of act as a gutter and push it all out away from the building foundation.
    If you don’t want to modify the inside of the building or a worried about it supporting the lean to roof, you can just build the lien two as an independent structure and overlap the metal roofing, instead of just having posts on one side have posts on the back as well and then you can screw it to the building just to give it some stability but those post next to the building will actually be what’s holding it up and you could probably put those on some blocks or pavers if you’re not worried about it settling and you don’t want to bother with the concrete work. I remember you had the skid steer so if you rented an auger you could pretty easily drill holes to do some concrete bases. You can go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and buy the metal post base that you stick in the concrete before it dries. You’re more than capable of doing it, it’s just some Labor and the concrete job doesn’t have to be amazing you can just use quick Crete bags but that’s probably what I would do, then it’s going to be a good solid anchor because you guys get a lot of wind and if it settles a little here and there it’s not gonna be putting all that stress and strain on your building.
    Just some things to think about. If you really want to just do it on the cheap there are concrete bases that you can buy or just get some concrete blocks and just build the framework so the whole thing stands off of that, that way it will stand independently on its own and the only reason you bought it to the building is just to make sure it’s close enough that the rain doesn’t have a big gap to go through.

  • @lindapetersen1800
    @lindapetersen1800 Před 2 lety +5

    Jacob & HI ALEX !!! You got the right idea for putting the header on up there don't worry none you got a good Head on your shoulders go for that and when putting the cedar posts into the ground burn them up to the level of the earth or just a little bit more it may sound dumb but it ain't Japan does it & it lasts a longer bit more bugs and stuff won't go into it !!!

  • @LGHomestead
    @LGHomestead Před 2 lety +1

    I don't have any advice for ya--just glad to see ya'll are back and doing well.

  • @dre7637
    @dre7637 Před 2 lety

    Sure do enjoy y’all’s channel!

  • @BornAgainFarmGirl
    @BornAgainFarmGirl Před 2 lety +3

    Your animals look very happy and well taken care of .

  • @RidgeLife
    @RidgeLife Před 2 lety

    I need to make some changes to my rabbitry as well. Thanks for the update!

  • @judyjackson7833
    @judyjackson7833 Před 2 lety +1

    Sure miss you guys

  • @donna7881
    @donna7881 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video Thank you for sharing

  • @halfcenturyfarm607
    @halfcenturyfarm607 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome guys!❤

  • @lindabishop2929
    @lindabishop2929 Před 2 lety +1

    🏆So glad your back 👀👀👀👀

  • @stacyclark5910
    @stacyclark5910 Před 5 měsíci

    LOVE that intro music!!!❤

  • @coleenfarquharson3009
    @coleenfarquharson3009 Před 2 lety +1

    Have a great weekend guys👍👍..God blessed🙏🙏

  • @lucretiawrolstad3997
    @lucretiawrolstad3997 Před rokem +1

    Sure do miss your posts

  • @mikesweeney7190
    @mikesweeney7190 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved the intro..So great you both are back on.Always so informative.Two clicks Peace.

  • @teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419

    I enjoy so much your cage constructions have real helped me tremendously

  • @sitarafoodsandlivestock4322

    Thank you for important information

  • @bethdeaton4649
    @bethdeaton4649 Před 2 měsíci

    sure do miss you guys 😞 hope all is well ❣️

  • @jenhalliburton6251
    @jenhalliburton6251 Před 2 lety +2

    Arms family built off their barn. Might wanna watch that. Hugs

  • @danielvelez4001
    @danielvelez4001 Před 2 lety

    Nice set up

  • @jamesbaker9383
    @jamesbaker9383 Před rokem

    Happy New Year. Hope you guys are doing well. GOD Bless.

  • @melinda5777
    @melinda5777 Před 2 lety +3

    Another great video! Glad to see Alex out and about. Wish I could help on the build project, I have to see the others ideas 1st since I DIY. LOL!! Your DIYs look great though. Stay Healthy and Always, 🙏🙏❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍

  • @conniegant7781
    @conniegant7781 Před rokem

    Sure miss seeing you guys, Praying all is well. God Bless

  • @SquigglersWigglers
    @SquigglersWigglers Před 10 měsíci

    I miss you guys

  • @Cthomas5678
    @Cthomas5678 Před měsícem

    Miss you all! Would love to see what you guys have been up to! Hubby loves the cane corsi ❤ hope all is well with you guys

  • @jbs454
    @jbs454 Před 2 lety +5

    That would be great with some old lawn mower wheels to roll around if possible. On most pole barns there are 2x6 or bigger at the top of the side walls screw your header into those if your barn has them, shim in between the ridges on the tin on the outside of the building so it doesn’t crush it.

    • @garymixson687
      @garymixson687 Před 2 lety +3

      I would put 6 wheels on that frame and use the nonflat wheelbarrow type. Move very easy over rough ground.

  • @debbiew.7094
    @debbiew.7094 Před 2 lety +3

    Looking forward to your build for the rabbits lean to! Wow I'd say you do have a lot of rabbits! Good food though! I loved seeing Judah and Moses! They both are gorgeous!

  • @katiemiller6034
    @katiemiller6034 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi Jacob and Alex, Just a thought on moving your slider Rabbit system, you could get the heavier chains and attach one to each of the three supports and attach the other end to a cedar log or 2x4 (which ever works best) and drag the setup with the 4 wheeler that way. It would allow for an even pull I think. Again, just a thought! Lots of luck with that and I too am glad to see your posts again. :-)