In other news, I’m just about finished with the script for Module 7 of the Fiber class and I’m looking forward to moving on to Class 4: Fats & Energy Balance next. Module 7 ended up a little unique. Instead of being another straight lecture, it’s built as a “how to read a research paper” walkthrough. The video module compares three peer-reviewed feed trials that specifically examine cellulose vs. lignin content and how those differences affect rabbit performance. Originally, this section was going to include all nine papers as video content. But to really do the subject justice (and not turn it into a 3-hour lecture), I moved the other six papers into Google Classroom as guided worksheets and self-paced critical-thinking exercises instead. So the structure looks like this: 🎥 Video module: step-by-step critical reading of 3 key papers 📝 Google Classroom: 6 additional studies broken into worksheets 📄 TL;DR option: study sheets + simplified breakdowns for quick reference This way, people who want to learn how to read research can do that, and people who just want the takeaways can still access the conclusions without wading through dense papers. I’m hoping to have time in the coming week to record Module 7 so I can move forward. I’m still waiting on NDF breakdown data from feed companies for Module 6, but with the holidays and year-end schedules, many companies are on pause — so that piece is temporarily shelved. As always, thank you for the patience while I build this properly. I’d rather take the time to do it right than rush half-answers. — MMC / BunClub

Does anyone know the cheapest place to get cage mats? So far Rowe Nutrition is the best price I've seen ($28 for 10 plus shipping and tax).

Thank you for supporting small farms, asking good questions, and caring about animals and food done right. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, fur, or feathers, we hope your days are warm, your barns stay quiet, and your hearts stay full. Happy Holidays from our farm to yours. 🎄🐇 — MMC Farmstead

Who else has Christmas babies on the ground — or due soon? Ms. Cindy just surprised me with 6 live kits . She just returned from her visit to another breeder in TN. This was a Senita breeding with Roland, aiming to pull more animals closer to Gloria-type, so I’m pretty excited to see how these develop. What winter litters do you have planned or already kindled? Any special pairings, goal crosses, or “let’s see what happens” breedings on deck? Drop the details — due dates, goals, or baby pics absolutely encouraged.

I want to be transparent with everyone here. I’m still actively updating and refining the nutrition course — it’s very much a living project, and I appreciate your patience as I continue improving modules and adding clarity where it’s needed. Supporting the course also directly helps fund my farm and the care of my animals as I rebuild after my divorce. That support genuinely matters more than I can easily put into words. Tomorrow I’m also facing something hard. I’m saying goodbye to my dog, Burnie. Burnie has been my constant companion for nearly a decade — my rock since 2021, when everything in my life changed. He was with me when I lost my farm, and he’s been here through rebuilding everything from the ground up. He came to me in 2017 as a rescue from Oak Ridge TN Animal Control, with full-thickness burns down his back that never fully healed. And yet he never let that slow him down. He has always been stubborn, determined, and quietly strong. Recently his health declined rapidly, with signs pointing to kidney failure. At this stage, there isn’t a humane path forward that wouldn’t involve constant intervention, stress, and suffering. Choosing a peaceful goodbye is the hardest decision — but it’s also the kindest one I can give him. This is heavy, but I want to end on this: Burnie taught me resilience. He showed me what it looks like to keep going, even when things are scarred and imperfect. That spirit is part of why BunClub exists, why the courses exist, and why I’m still here building something meaningful. Thank you for being part of this community, for your support, and for understanding that behind the education, there’s a very real life being lived alongside it.