We had some Rhode Island Reds, but an animal killed our hens. We haven’t replaced them, yet, but wish to in the near future. I’d like to pick your brain a bit How did you get started? Are there any books you recommend? We’re going to build a hen house tractor to house our new hens. We need a solid structure to deter any animals. If you have any ideas or recommendations, please share them with us.

~Melissa

I forgot to answer part of your question. TRX means “Total body Resistance eXercise.” It’s a suspension training system, which uses your body weight as resistance. It gives you a darn good workout and is fun to do.

~Melissa

The distances I have listed on my sample workout aren’t for beginners. Many people start out running by doing a walk/run type of run. For example, you can start out by walking a few minutes, then running one minute and do that for the duration of your workout. As you progress, shorten your walking time and increase your running time. Eventually you won’t need walking intervals between your running intervals, and you’ll just be running the entire time.

We’re going to post a walking program for those who are interested in speed walking. I’ll be posting that shortly. Believe it or not, some speed walkers walk as fast as runners run!

As far as staying motivated, I’m kind of lucky because I just really like to run and have been doing it for many years. It sort of becomes habit. Also, exercise, including running, has benefits on many levels. For example, it helps with sleep, mood, attention/focus, ability to handle stress,etc. After you feel the benefits, it’ll help keep you motivated.

~Melissa

Rabbits do indeed have two sets of upper incisors. The second, smaller set, lies behind the top front incisors. Since they are peg-like in shape, they’re often referred to as “peg-teeth.” They generally don’t cause any issues to the rabbit. However, if the peg-teeth seem to be causing problems for your oldest’s rabbit, take it to the vet for evaluation.

~Melissa