We have a to do list a mile long here at our place so who knows when we’ll actually get to each item on the list but this one is getting nearer the top – keeping rabbits with a vermicomposter (worm bin) underneath.
We would like to keep rabbits for companion reasons as pets and there is some interest in raising them for meat (not from me…) We have a rabbit cage in the garage just waiting for a rabbit but the hardest part about doing this is figuring out where to put bunny. Our house in on a busy state route and we know rabbits aren’t into loud noises. We thought perhaps our back deck might be a good place, but we’re not sure. We’ll have to think on it.
Anyway, if you haven’t heard about this idea before it might seem a bit strange. Basically you have a rabbit hutch that is raised and underneath it you put a worm bin to catch the bedding and waste from the rabbits. Rabbits are more comfortable with a partially solid floor (easier on the feet) so the open wire part would go over the worm bin. As the rabbits eat and poop the worms turn the leftovers into wonderful compost. All the worms need is a little moisture and some turning of the bedding every now and again.
Folks say this is the perfect combination and we really want to try it out. Perhaps this is the year. We’ll see.