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Well, Mother Nature won this round. I woke up to frost last night and of course I hadn't covered the tomatoes yet. So I ...
09/27/2026

Well, Mother Nature won this round. I woke up to frost last night and of course I hadn't covered the tomatoes yet. So I spent this morning harvesting a ridiculous box of green tomatoes.

Some look perfect. Some definitely got kissed by frost. And now I have to figure out what is actually salvageable. The freezer is full and I still have relish from last year.

Tomorrow is sort, inspect, dehydrate and some I hope I can ripen. So, everyone what would you do with a box full of green tomatoes? Give me your best ideas. Bonus points for something that doesn't require 14 hours of work and 37 jars.

Yup…LARD. Some people would say “Ewww!” I actually like the smell of rendering pig fat. A friend gave us this bag, and ...
09/26/2026

Yup…LARD. Some people would say “Ewww!” I actually like the smell of rendering pig fat. A friend gave us this bag, and we don’t waste good stuff. This will end up in the kitchen and in my goat milk soap. That’s right. Fat can make soap.Bet that wasn’t on the “things I learned today” list.

Waste not, want not.

Three hole stackers are up and filled with some pretty ladies. I put garbage bags over the trays after seeing someone do...
09/22/2026

Three hole stackers are up and filled with some pretty ladies. I put garbage bags over the trays after seeing someone do it on a video. Supposedly it makes cleanup easier.

Let’s see if it actually works.

Apparently we’re doing this again. You know how I’ve said before that whenever we pick up cages somehow they always seem...
09/21/2026

Apparently we’re doing this again. You know how I’ve said before that whenever we pick up cages somehow they always seem to need to come home full?

Well, this time it gets a little more exciting because we’re bringing home a new breed!So, please welcome my new Californian trio.

The reason these three became available is a bit emotional. A very good friend and mentor of mine has decided to sell out for personal reasons. I’ve been on the fence for months about which breed if any I wanted to add alongside my Rex. Sometimes the opportunity just shows up at your door or in this case comes with cages.

Californians are another commercial breed, so their type is quite similar to the Rex. The biggest difference between the two is of course the coat. Which means I have a whole new breed to learn. Because apparently I wasn’t already learning enough with the Rex!

Welcome to Cottage Lane Rabbitry, Cali trio. Let’s see what we can do! Yes the cages were technically the excuse. The rabbits were just what came with them.

Rabbit Math.Apparently, this is a thing but this time it's not about my rabbit numbers. It's about breeding. I’m current...
09/21/2026

Rabbit Math.

Apparently, this is a thing but this time it's not about my rabbit numbers. It's about breeding. I’m currently counting backwards from a date to arrive at a date so rabbits that haven’t been bred yet can produce rabbits that will hopefully be the right age, with the right fur, for a show. Still following? Neither am I.

Now we have to factor in junior age, gestation, prime Rex fur, moulting and of course whether the rabbits actually cooperate with the plan. Which they probably won’t.

So if you see me ignoring you or looking out in space and staring at the rabbit barn, mind your business I’m doing rabbit math.

Two Does up for consideration. 8 1/2 weeks old currently. Broken Blue and Broken Black. Pedigreed and will be tattooed.
09/19/2026

Two Does up for consideration. 8 1/2 weeks old currently. Broken Blue and Broken Black. Pedigreed and will be tattooed.

TWO BUCKS UP FOR DISCUSSION. I have two young bucks looking for their next rabbitry!🖤 Black JackAttended the Barriere Sh...
09/18/2026

TWO BUCKS UP FOR DISCUSSION. I have two young bucks looking for their next rabbitry!

🖤 Black Jack
Attended the Barriere Show and did well. Black Jack has already been used for breeding and I’m expecting his first sired kits within the next month. He has long shoulders, so he will need to be paired thoughtfully with does that can help correct that trait in his offspring.

💙 Blue Buck
This young man is only 8 weeks old and is already showing some great potential. I’m excited to see how he continues to develop as he matures. And since he is currently unnamed, his new owner will have the fun of choosing his name!

Both boys have potential but as always choosing the right buck for your breeding program means looking at the whole picture and making the pairing work for your goals.

Message me if you’re interested in either boy or would like more information.

09/15/2026

It's not always about seeing the animals your hunting. This beaver seems to be out for it’s morning swim.

A few more pictures from the cam. The last 2 you can see just the top part of a black bear.
09/15/2026

A few more pictures from the cam. The last 2 you can see just the top part of a black bear.

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Bridge Lake, BC
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