Ebon Pardus

Ebon Pardus is basically my family raising animals and a garden with the help of our friends. My goal is to produce more food for our family than we have to buy. I started with rabbits in 2009. I started with Nigerian Dwarf Goats in 2012. I started Gardening in 2013. My Friends started raising Chickens in 2011. And we started canning in 2011. Started Ducks in 2015. And this whole social media thing in 2015 too.

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Ok everyone. With the move into town and my husband starting a new job and summer vacation upon us, I have decided to give this homestead a break and focus on home and family for the summer. I plan to start gardening next spring, but need time to get to know the property (and local regulations). And we need time to get fully settled. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #urbanfarming #urbanhusbandry #takingabreak #summervacation https://www.instagram.com/p/BysyRhHHjdI/?igshid=1qvb5swe2jgh9

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The empty cages make me so sad, we have not been without livestock in 10 years. But it is time for a break and time to focus on getting comfortable in our new place. We can always start over when we are ready. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #urbanfarming #urbanhusbandry #emptycages #takingabreak #byebyebunnies https://www.instagram.com/p/BysxO08HihZ/?igshid=a8zkex0eym8v

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Last hug for Walken before he goes to his new home. He got a bath and a nail trim and some cuddles. I am sorry to see him go, but it is for the best. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #urbanfarming #urbanhusbandry #newzealand #newzealandrabbit #newzealandrabbitsofinstagram #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #sayinggoodbye https://www.instagram.com/p/Byswtd_nIhB/?igshid=322skbospp6x

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Look! Here is a book that I illustrated. This is written by the author and illustrated to look like a kids book, but it may not be suitable for all kids. Includes the reality of being an animal on a farm. Physical copy available on Amazon. • • • • • #Repost @jaenelleh • • • • • Duddly the Duckling is now available in print on Amazon! We are working on getting it available for digital download as well. 🦆 📖 🦆 📖 🦆 📖 🦆 Link available in my profile information. 🐤 📖 🐤 📖 🐤 📖 🐤 #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #illustration #iamjaenelle #jaenellehilligas #jaenelle #duddlytheduckling #duddlytheduck #isleofmu #tomorrowverse #duddly #kidsbook #isitakidsbook #maybenotakidsbook #amazonbook #amazonbooks #amazon https://www.instagram.com/p/BxT1grsH7iS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19as6dg68g7qq

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Babies have made it out of the house and have been sorted. Pictured here is the 5 boys from the litter. Some in the nesting box and some on the patio of their outdoor confinement. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #urbanfarming #urbanhusbandry #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #babyanimals #newzealand #newzealandrabbit https://www.instagram.com/p/BxT0Hr0nc3T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qm50dzuba3u2

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Babies have made it out of the house and have been sorted. Pictured here is mama Eclipse with her 3 daughters in the nesting box of their outside containment. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #urbanfarming #urbanhusbandry #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #babyanimals #newzealand #newzealandrabbit https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTzuVhnd_5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qljat5nq2h2e

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While cleaning the cages out, Mim got to meet Eclipse's litter. Do you see the one grumpy bunny unamused by being removed from his nest? #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #cat #catsofinstagram #mainecoon #mainecoonsofinstagram #bunny #bunnysofinstagram #newzealandrabbit #babyanimals #mim #grumpybunny https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv0fkPFngGS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cpy9avgp6vs7

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Introducing, our new little one. Madam Mim. Mim is a Maine Coon and polydactyl. She was born November 28th. 🐈🐱 #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #iamjaenelle #jaenellehilligas #jaenelle #cat #catsofinstagram #mainecoon #maine_coon #mainecooncat #mim #madammim #mainecoonsofinstagram #newcat #kitten #kittensofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvmys5fnbxr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e3jxcwz75xh1

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One of the Eclipse × Walken kits. I wanted to show how big this litter is getting this little guy is only 8 days old! #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #babyrabbits #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #babyanimals #bunnysofinstagram #brokensteel #brokencolor #newzealand #newzealandrabbit #easterbunnies https://www.instagram.com/p/BvS5mSwHPvr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ejmvmsjsk60n

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Eclipse × Walken day 8. They are getting quite big and the colors in their fur us becoming more vibrant. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #babyrabbits #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #babyanimals #charlie #solidsteel #bunnysofinstagram #brokensteel #brokencolor #brokenred #newzealand #newzealandrabbit #easterbunnies https://www.instagram.com/p/BvS5W6aHH7J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qe6milhifank

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Eclipse x Walken litter day 4. 8 seeming healthy and strong kits. Looks like 1 Solid and a couple of Charlie colors. Should be a beautiful mix. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #babyrabbits #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #babyanimals #charlie #solidsteel #bunnysofinstagram #brokensteel #brokencolor #brokenred #newzealand #newzealandrabbit #easterbunnies https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHhx8gn206/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2sm3ua3zgxxp

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The first new life of 2019 at Ebon Pardus. These kits were born on the 14th. 🐇🐇🐇 Eclipse x Walken. Looks like 8 kits. All broken red and broken Steel New Zealands. 🐰🐰🐰 #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #breedingseason #babyanimals #babyrabbits #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #newzealand #newzealandrabbit #easterbunnies #brokencolor #brokenred #brokensteel #brokennewzealand https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDmS3ZnDLu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=flo5r3k1lbcf

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With a heavy heart, I have to announce that little miss Jessica passed away last night. We believe there was a problem with her pregnancy. We are heartbroken. She was one of the sweetest and most gentle bunnies we have ever had. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuTrVdcH17y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qinbp3cvfsyt

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New breeding announcement! Jessica and Walken. Expected Kindling March 1. With Belledonna on her way to her new home. We are going to breed these two so we have beautiful red Easter babies. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #breedingseason #breed #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbits #newzealand #newzealandrabbit #rabbit https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZCMUoHzEC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ryp3b37oehks

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Sad day. All of the ducks have left the farm. They also took Belledonna with them. We are ready for moving to town with our 3 remaining rabbits, Kiki, and Bronx. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #moving #nomoreducks #byebye #bye #ducks #muscovyduck #muscovy #duck #rabbit #newzealand #newzealandrabbit https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZAhCQnRM8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14wvkgkisi2et

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It may be -20 outside, but it is spring in my livingroom. First breeding of 2019 is Walken and Belledonna. : How many kits do you think will be in her litter? : Estimated kindling date February 19th : : #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #ebonpardus #breedingseason #breeding #breedingrabbits #rabbits #bunny #rabbitsofinstagram #bunnysofinstagram #newzealand #newzealandrabbit #newzealandrabbits https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs06qwjnwqP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12jkzplgdvejv

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My lovely muscovy ladies. I am going to be sad to see them go, but I can't bring them with me. #minnesota #mn #badger #badgermn #moving #muscovyduck #muscovy #muscovyofinstagram #ducks #duck #ducksofinstagram #ebonpardus #ducksforsale #muscovyforsale #downsizing (at Badger, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQlOYpHxTb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=678v3cmouqp5