Spacial solutions “Space… the final frontier…” Well, kinda… A more fitting intro for this piece on urban meat farming would be, “Space, the lack thereof is a CONSTANT challenge…” (still spoken in Leonard Nimoy’s voice, of course). At least, that’s what it feels like when you’re not blessed with acreage and still want to grow...
Meat rabbit farming is great, as long as you enjoy eating rabbit meat. I am approached at least three times a week by people wanting a “try it before you buy it” experience. It’s hard to find rabbit meat for sale. I completely understand that too. I wouldn’t want to invest a couple hundred dollars...
An Ounce of Prevention Generally, I find people would like to maintain peace of mind and avoid panic-inducing situations. I strive for the “peace of preparedness,” the calm possession of a plan and the means to execute it. We’ve all seen the power of panic, the lines to get fuel when there’s a shortage, the...
In the world of rabbits, the number of breeds is astounding. Dwarfs to giants, Netherlands to New Zealand, even some named after LIONS of all things! The names and sizes vary so much that we aren’t going to list them all here. We are going to focus on meat rabbit breeds. If you have an...
Rabbits: Livestock of Agorism, Volunteerism, and Anarchism
I am full of myself, I’m kind of a big deal… let me show you how big a deal I am by sharing all the interviews and stories that feature me…The Famous Rabbit Man: Hostile Hare! The Phoenix New Times– Nick Klein is a mass murderer — of rabbits. No, really. Klein is an enterprising...
Inspiration “Rabbit math is the fastest math you’ll ever know!” The old man proclaimed as I looked at his clean, home-made 24 doe cage system. His rabbits weren’t pure New Zealand rabbits, but they were clean, healthy and the right shape. He had a system, a process of producing food, RIGHT out of the shed...
@BokashiLiving is changing the way we compost. Bokashi Living Compost Systems enable us with the smallest space available to get composting with no foul smell, no mess, and no pests. Nature rots down old biomass and feeds it to new life. We, gardeners, LOVE composting! It’s recycling in it’s most natural form. Conventional composting is effective out on...
Arizona definitely is a unique place to raise meat rabbits. The hot summers make outdoor rabbit husbandry difficult, but not impossible. The miserable June through August months can hit 120 degrees, true, but that hasn’t stopped the 2000 years of farming this valley has seen. Ancient Arizona Farmers When modern settlers founded Phoenix AZ, they built it from...
Rabbit Starvation, Or “Protein Poisoning,” is a rare form of acute malnutrition thought to be caused by a near complete absence of fat in the diet. I have heard some funny claims concerning rabbit meat over the years since starting my bunny business. Some of them seem near mythical! On several occasions, I’ve heard, “rabbit...
At Hostile Hare, we are carnivores. We like MEAT! Rabbit, quail, chicken, goat, deer, elk, beef, pork… we love to eat it all!!! Well, you may have noticed that the recipes we share aren’t just dead animals heated up in various ways… we like our spices and herbs and steamed and roasted vegetables and fruits…...
One of the simplest forms of rabbit husbandry is the colony style meat rabbit or colony style rabbitry. The style best mimics what the European rabbits would do in the wild. The European common rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus, is the source of most domesticated breeds. If left to their instincts, the domestic-bred rabbits will follow their European heritage patterns. The Warren...
Due to life-changing events, we are unable to care for our now older child. We just don’t have enough time to give him the attention he deserves. We are moving to a new residence that does not allow children to play outside and visible. We are afraid of how he may react to the new baby...
I’m no stranger to the anxiety of starting out. Whether we’re talking about a new hobby, job or business, we experience some “change anxiety.” I’ve found myself asking, “what am I doing? Have I done enough research? Am I making the right decision?” Starting out with rabbits gave me the same feeling. In the beginning of...
Slow cooked rabbit with chorizo and mushrooms Slow cooked rabbit with chorizo and mushroom 1 rabbit, cut into 8 pieces. 9 ounces field mushrooms, cleaned and thickly sliced 1/2 dried chorizo sausage, sliced 2 cinnamon sticks 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, sliced 2 bay leaves (I prefer fresh) Salt and pepper 11/2 cups...
Episode 8 of the We Grow Ours Show: Prepping, Urban Farming and Homesteading with Nick and Don. In this episode we discuss various options for homesteading in the city or in a small area. Hostile Hare hasa lot of info on this subject that can be veiwed Here. Be sure to check us out on...
Raw Pet Food Feeders I’ve met a LOT of interesting people while working with wabbits… Preppers, homesteaders, 4hers, FFAers, and many others that don’t fall into a neat “ers” category. One of the groups of “ers,” the raw pet food feeders, has caught my attention as of late. I have a small pack of mismatched...
How do you provide water and power for your off-grid homestead? Let’s be honest. It’s hard to live without electricity- even if you want to. A Boston-based clean-tech company explores a unique way of living off the grid with a turnkey solution. You can purify water and generate electricity straight from a small metal shipping container....
Ya know, I’m not a big fan of paying for things I don’t need. I don’t like seeing 30-40% of my income siphoned away and spent frivolously on programs I didn’t agree to, wars I wouldn’t have fought, and entitlements I’ll never enjoy… So, I teamed up with The Tax Goddess to help folks keep...
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We at Hostile Hare are all about growing our own food. It’s hard to miss that point, but did you know that the rabbits were originally purchased as part of an alternative fuels experiment? In 2009 five female rabbits were purchased for the purpose of pelletizing unorganized biomass I.E. grass clippings and other landscape debris. ...
Sure it sounds like a desperate cry from someone feeling inadequate… but its true, bigger isn’t better! I know, I know, the statement tends to take your mind down a dark and somewhat inappropriate road, so let me put us on the right track… we are talking homesteading. And when we are homesteading in a...
Living in the city can be a pain in the hind quarters when one is trying to homestead a property. If you’re familiar with the Hostile Hare, then you know we do like rabbits as an urban livestock. They are quiet, clean, and efficient… But they don’t lay eggs! For that we suggest quail and/or...
INTRODUCING THE URBAN FARMING WORM BAG VERSION 2.0! THE DURABLE, BREATHABLE, ATTRACTIVE HOME WORM BIN SOLUTION INTRODUCING THE URBAN FARMING WORM BAG VERSION 2.0! THE DURABLE, BREATHABLE, ATTRACTIVE HOME WORM BIN SOLUTION Create organic fertilizer inside your home or apartment using nothing more than common household waste like newsprint, cardboard, and food waste. I’m adding...
The Reason Everybody knows that having over 10 rabbits on water bottles is a royal pain in the patootie… And for somebody that’s trying to raise animals as efficiently as possible, water bottles just ain’t going to cut it… the answer? Rabbit Nipples! That being said, not everybody has the facility with indoor plumbing necessary...
Many of us that have entered the cuniculture world (meat and fur rabbits) did so because we want to know where our food comes from. We want to make sure our livestock is treated a certain way, harvested in a humane manner, and that the animals’ diet is free from substances that we would avoid...
Lessons From The Farm You could say I learned a few lessons from the farm, some self-taught, but some were as follows… “I swear you’re about as worthless as tits on a boar! ” My uncle’s words still ring in my ears… “Yes, sir, when God said ‘let there be brains’ you thought he said...
My name is Nick Klein and I’m a carnivore… There are not many things that I enjoy more than a big juicy steak, rotisserie chicken, or any number of meaty treats. But it seems lately the reports of E coli and salmonella outbreaks, animal cruelty at feedlots, and inhumane methods of dispatching animals are increasing...
There’s a lot of hypothetical situations for a grid down, SHTF scenario, and widespread apocalyptic events. And a question that goes along with preparing for such a breakdown is this: how do you keep your humanity when the SHTF or do you abandon it?I don’t claim to be an expert on sociological for psychological theory,...
The H.O.P. Everybody knows that I’m big on bunnies… Cute, fluffy and delicious! But did you know that I’m also into quail, black soldier fly larvae, fish and aquaponics in general? Not only do I raise these creatures but we at Hostile Hare have figured out a way to integrate all of these into the...
Hypotheticals There’s a lot of hypothetical situations for a grid down, SHTF scenario, and widespread apocalyptic events. A question that goes along with preparing for such a breakdown is this: how do you keep your humanity or do you abandon it during such an event? I don’t claim to be an expert on sociological for...
I don’t like starting out a conversation with the negative aspects of raising rabbits. They truly are the perfect urban livestock. They are quiet, clean and super efficient. Chances are you’ve already decided that and agree with me. Rabbits are easy to raise, as long as you do it right! So once you’ve decided to...
Are you homesteading with kids? This week on the We Grow Ours show we are discussing homesteading and prepping from a child’s perspective. Nick and Don have Brandon and Josh (2 of Don’s Kids) are in the studio to share their experiences. Brandon has grown up in a normal subdivision and is a big part of...
Bokashi composting and Rabbits with Morgan of Bokashi Evolution. Are you ready for a different composting method for your rabbit manure and kitchen waste? Then Bokashi is for YOU! This week on the We Grow Ours show, Nick talks rabbits and composting with his in-studio guest! Morgan joins him, and takes Dons place this week! Nick goes...
This week it is all about Survival Gear on the We Grow Ours show, Nick and Don! Tough tested by Tim Ralston of Gear Up. We visit Tim at his store and get to check out some serious gear. Timothy Ralston, is an American inventor, entrepreneur, adventurer, author, movie and television presenter, and renowned expert...
Beekeeper Dan Punch of The Punch Honeybee Company joins the We Grow Ours show to talk bees with Nick and Don. The Punch Honeybee Company has set out to change the way we react to swarms, hives and the like. Dan Punch not only rescues bees and relocates hives; he participates in public addresses and clubs to...
This week, the guys of We Grow Ours are talking Solar Cooking in the Sun Oven! They review SUN OVENS® and chat with the owner, Paul, all about what we can do with it. Don has put his Sun Oven through some major testing, and it has really held up! Solar Cooking in the Sun Oven For the past...
There are a lot more myths than truths out there, when it comes to homeschooling. But on this week’s We Grow Ours, Nick and Don are talking to Tiffany Davis. Tiffany dispels homeschool myths that are on the minds of those not familiar with this type of education. Dispelling Homeschool Myths Tiffany Davis is an...
The guys are talking Aquaponics from Down Under on this week’s We Grow Ours show. Nick and Don welcome Paul Van Der Werf to the show to chat about the aquaponic industry and commercial aquaponic systems. Paul has been setting up some MASSIVE aquaponic systems! We are so excited about his current projects. Paul Van...
Self Sufficiency Projects don’t have to be expensive or terribly difficult. If your goal is to live more self sufficient then these DIY Self Sufficiency Projects are for you. We’ve compiled some of the best DIY projects out there for you to use in meeting your goals. A self sufficient life takes time and effort to...
The Phoenix Grow Your Own Food Summit is coming next month. This week on the We Grow Ours Show, the guys have Kari and Greg from the GrowPhx Summit. If you want to know how to turn your backyard into a food producing oasis – this could be the summit for you. Speakers in...
Let’s talk livestock integration! This week on the We Grow Ours show, the guys go live for their first broadcast on 1100 KFNX Phoenix. They are reviewing an earlier show on BackYard Livestock Integration with rabbits, quail, and aquaponics. BackYard Livestock Integration Rabbits Nick does some impressive rabbit math to show us how much meat...
Survival Gardening, are you doing it? Rick Austin is and he wants to teach you the whys and hows of this ever-growing branch of the prepper community. Survival gardening is an important step in your prepping plan – just like live food storage with your rabbits and other livestock. Rick was once a traditional apple...
Survival Medicine – Duct Tape 911 Survival medicine is the topic of the day on this episode of We Grow Ours. Nick and Don’s guest is the Survival Doctor himself – Dr. James Hubbard. The author and expert on survival medicine and how non-medical people can use it. His latest book is Duct Tape 911...
In this episode, Nick’s Awesome Origin: Farming and Homesteading… We all start somewhere…and this week the guy’s are talking to Nick’s dad, Jerry, a farmer, and cattleman. Following in his own father’s footsteps, Jerry is farming the family acres. Nick, Don and Jerry talk history, conventional farming’s pros and cons and a farmer’s view on...
Small Livestock Integration On this episode of We Grow Ours the topic is Small Livestock Integration. Using nature as the example this way of raising livestock creates a natural self-regulating organism. The goal is to create a system that has very little input and produces the maximum amount of food. But this integration is more...
Shield Yourself From The IRS Well, it is that time of year again…IRS Season. On this timely episode of We Grow Ours, the guys are talking to Shauna “tax goddess”. An expert in her field, Shauna is an author and business owner that can help you shield yourself from the IRS. Shauna gives advice on...
Will Allen of Growing Power, Inc. Will Allen of Growing Power, Inc joins the We Grow Ours podcast this week. You might recognize Will from the movie Fresh. Will is the founder and CEO of Growing Power Inc with several urban gardens. He is also the teacher and proponent of the urban farm movement in...
Bees and Monsanto Today we bring you the second part of the bee series – bees and Monsanto. Dan Punch joins Nick and Don on this podcast. A beekeeper and rescuer, Dan knows bees; including “Africanized” bees. What’s a colony collapse? What is Monsanto doing to the bees? What about neonicotinoids and pesticides? Dan shares...
