Rustic Refuge Homestead

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

🐰🥕 BUNNY LOVERS, SAVE THIS POST! 🥕🐰

Did you know there are so many fresh veggies your rabbits can safely enjoy? 🌱❤️ From leafy greens and herbs to carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and cucumber, variety can help keep your bunny’s diet interesting!

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💬 What’s your rabbit’s favorite veggie? Tell us in the comments! 👇

🌿 Fresh from the garden to happy bunnies—that’s the kind of life we love! 🐰💚

08/21/2026

🐔🚨 CHICKEN OWNERS—SAVE THIS! 🚨🐔

Did you know there are foods we might think are harmless that should NEVER be fed to our chickens? 😳

I came across this helpful graphic and had to share it! 🌱🐓 Whether you’re new to raising chickens or have had a flock for years, it’s always good to double-check what goes into those treats.
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👉 And tell me… what’s the strangest thing your chickens have ever tried to eat? 😂👇

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08/19/2026

🐔 THE HEAT IS NO JOKE FOR OUR FLOCK! 🐔

When those Tennessee temperatures start climbing, our chickens need a little extra TLC! ❤️
💧 Fresh, cool water ALL day
🌳 Plenty of shade
❄️ Frozen treats & cool snacks
🍉 Watermelon, cucumbers & berries
🌬️ Good ventilation
🧊 Ice in their water for an extra cool-down

And keep an eye out for panting, weakness, wings held away from the body, or decreased egg production—these can be signs of heat stress.

🐔 What’s YOUR favorite way to keep your flock cool during these hot summer days? Drop your best tips below! 👇

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08/18/2026

Our garden is officially struggling!

🥵☀️ The heat has been relentless, and we’re watching some of our plants literally burn up despite our best efforts to keep everything watered. 💦😩

Some days homesteading is beautiful harvests… and some days it’s just trying to keep the garden alive! 😂🌻🍅

Have you been battling the heat in your garden too? What’s your best tip for keeping plants alive during a heat wave? 👇

08/08/2026

🍅 Tomato hornworms have officially entered the chat! Anyone else battling these little green monsters right now? We found some and let’s just say… they weren’t invited! 😅

🍉 Watermelons are growing! They’re starting to get bigger, and we’re watching them every day hoping for a sweet harvest. 🍉❤️

🌻 And the sunflowers are finally starting to bloom! There’s just something about seeing those bright blooms pop up in the garden that makes all the hard work worth it. 🌻☀️

Now I want to know… WHAT’S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN RIGHT NOW?

08/06/2026

🍉🍋 Skip the store-bought stuff... this homemade Watermelon Lemonade Concentrate tastes like summer in a jar! ☀️

Sweet, refreshing, and made with fresh ingredients—original recipe: 6 cups blended watermelon, 4 cups lemon concentrate, 6 cups sugar. Heat the mixture to 190 degrees (do not boil), then waterbath for 20 minutes. When ready to enjoy, mix with equal parts concentrate and water, add ice, and enjoy!

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08/04/2026

Wishing my hubby Chad happy 50th birthday 🎂. I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated 😘. Our family is blessed to have you in our lives. I love you so much.. here is to 50 more.

08/02/2026

💬 Question: What would you fill this pitcher with first—fresh milk, iced tea, lemonade, or something else?

Almond Cow - Glass Pitcher with Lid and Spout, Bottle for Refrigerator, Clear Milk Jug , Food-Grade Glass Liquid Container, 60 fl oz Capacity, 5 x 4 x 10 Inches