Rustic Roots Homestead

🌾 Grain restocked at the farm stand! 🌾

🐔 Laying Mash
🌾 Oats
🐇 Rabbit Pellets
🐷 Hog Grower

Prices are posted in-store.
💵 Cash or e-transfer: [email protected]

Fresh eggs available in store first come first served.

Thanks for supporting our farm! 🐑

Store Update 🐓

My supplier is experiencing backorders on animal feed, so at the moment I only have oats and 2 bags of rabbit pellets available.

Everything I currently have for sale is always stocked in the store. If you don't see something on the shelves, it means I'm sold out for now. I ask that you please refrain from knocking on our door to ask item availability as everything available is already in the farm store.

The store is self-serve only. I accept cash or e-transfer, and the e-transfer email is posted inside the store on the money box.

Also, please don't enter our yard or feed the animals. While I love that so many people enjoy visiting the farm, this is also my family's home and private space. Some of the animals have medical conditions and have a strict diet. Feeding them something they shouldn't eat can result in sickness or death.

Thank you so much for your understanding and for supporting our little farm—it truly means a lot! ❤️

Rustic Roots Homestead

🌾🐔 FARM STAND NOW OPEN 🐰🥚🍞🌾

We are open and stocked with a variety of farm goods!

🌾 Grain & Animal Feed Available right now:
✔️ Laying Mash
✔️ Whole Oats
✔️ Rabbit Pellets

🥚 Farm fresh eggs available

🔥 Freeze-dried candy available 🔥

Freshly baked sourdough and deserts available on weekends only, first come first served basis.

* Additional farm stand items available on site

📦 Contact for bulk feed orders.
📌 Special or specific feeds can be ordered—please contact ahead to place an order.

📞 Call or text: 226-348-8556

3887 route 108

Cash or Etransfer payment methods.

Stop by or reach out anytime for availability or orders. Thanks for supporting local 🌾

Got some new girls today to expand our breeding program. 🥰

Handsome lil boy ❤️

People seriously underestimate meat rabbits.

If you want the MOST efficient meat animal for a homestead, rabbits win—every time.

Fast breeding. Fast growth. Tiny space. Low feed. High return.

While cattle take years, pasture, and serious input… rabbits are turning feed into meat in a matter of weeks and multiplying like crazy when managed right.

A single trio of rabbits can turn into a steady, year-round meat source without needing a field or expensive setup.

No tractors. No huge barns. No thousands of pounds of hay.

Just small animals doing what they do best: multiplying efficiency.

If you’re trying to build food security, lower grocery bills, or just become more self-sufficient… rabbits are one of the smartest animals you can start with.

They’re not “cute pets” when managed right—they’re one of the most productive protein systems you can put on a homestead.

A little hoof care perspective 🐑

Sheep hooves grow continuously, just like fingernails. Because of that, it’s completely normal to see some level of overgrowth in between routine trims—this does not automatically indicate neglect.

The difference between a hoof that is “due for a trim” and one that is truly neglected comes down to severity. Mild to moderate overgrowth, like in the “before” image, is common and manageable. After a proper trim, the hoof returns to a healthier shape that allows for normal movement and weight distribution.

It’s also important to understand that leg structure can vary between sheep. Some sheep may appear slightly bow-legged due to genetics, including past inbreeding in certain lines at other farms. This is not caused by routine hoof growth, and trimming helps maintain comfort regardless of leg shape.

Proper care is about maintenance and timing—not perfection at every moment.

For perspective: Routine care on this farm includes regular farrier visits approximately every 8 weeks, along with multiple veterinary check-ins by our lovely Provincial Vet in NB throughout the year.

Cookie has her next farrier visit coming up on the 23rd with Jess Berube Parage Naturel 🐴

She’s still young and in training, so hoof trims aren’t her favorite thing just yet—but she’s learning and getting better with every 8 week visit.

On a brighter note, she absolutely loves the camera and always finds a way to strike a pose at the most unexpected moments 📸😄

A little friendly sheep education 🐑

Sheep don’t wear wool just for looks—it actually helps them regulate their body temperature year-round. Their fleece acts like natural insulation, keeping them warm in colder weather and helping protect them from heat and sun in the summer. Shearing sheep around the month of May is ideal because it is no longer freezing (in Eastern Canadian Provinces), and by mid-summer they have enough growth to shield them from the high temperatures of summer.

Shearing once per year is the normal and healthy standard for most sheep. This timing helps prevent overheating, reduces the risk of parasites and skin issues, and keeps them comfortable overall. Done properly, shearing is quick, safe, and necessary for their well-being.

It’s also worth noting that lambs under a year old typically do not need to be shorn, as their fleece hasn’t reached the point where it causes discomfort or health concerns.