I suppose, all things considered, this should be my first post.
Who am I?
Once upon a time, close to two decades ago, I was young, single, and full of big ideas. I left my home on Vancouver Island, and relocated to a small acreage in a tiny community called Baker Creek, in the Cariboo regions of British Columbia. Man, do I have stories from those times! I had horses, goats, chickens, sheep, dogs, cats… quite the menagerie! After a few years there, I bought a piece of raw land, and built a cabin – completely off grid. As much as that was my plan for my permanent homestead, well… life happened.
I got married, moved into town, had a couple kids, and less than a decade later, found myself a widow. Which, one way or another. brings me to where I am today.
I live in town, a typical urban lot in a suburban setting, surrounded by other houses and lots of people. Do I still dream of the days where I was living in the northern wilds? Heck yeah, I sure do! But for now, I’ll do what I can, raise my kids and try to teach them the same skills my dad taught me.
City bylaws allow me to have four hens, so long as they are housed in accordance with the regulations set forth. Eggs are great, except for our long, cold winters – with impacts egg production in a big way. So, as much as I love my chickens, they are more suited to entertainment and compost assistance than feeding my family (in the winter, anyway).
But rabbits… I did not see any mention of rabbits in the bylaws. Rabbits are quiet, don’t smell, and produce the most amazing garden manure ever. So a total win for me!
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