This is where our fodder project moves from soaking seed in a mason jar to real living growth on the rack. In this follow-up to our fodder rack rebuild, we track hard white wheat berries through rinsing, draining, root tails, blackout, hand watering, green shoots, and the big question waiting at the end: will the rabbits eat it?

Fodder is not some shiny new homestead trend. It is an old, practical way of growing feed, and we are testing it from the very beginning at T-Bone’s Place: seed, water, jars, rinsing, tiny root tips, and all.

Rabbits can be one of the most practical animals for a budget homestead. They do not require acres of pasture, a big barn, or heavy infrastructure to produce real food in a small space. At T-Bone’s Place, we are sharing why rabbits make sense for small homesteads, how our custom hutch fits into a compact setup, and how we are building better systems as we go.