Raising Rabbits

Are rabbits easy to raise?
Are rabbits high or low maintenance?
Is raising rabbits profitable?
How do I fatten up my meat rabbit?
Are meat rabbits worth it?
What should you not do with rabbits?
Why you shouldn't buy a bunny?
What is the average lifespan of a rabbit in captivity?
Do Rabbits eat their first litter?
How much does rabbit poop sell for?
How much do show rabbits sell for?

Are rabbits easy to raise?

Rabbits are very hardy animals, easy to raise and extremely clean. They can stand a lot of cold weather, but they can't stand very much of a wetting and hot weather gets them down.

Are rabbits high or low maintenance?

D. Myth 1: Rabbits are great, low-maintenance pets. Reality: Although they don't need to be walked like dogs, rabbits are anything but low-maintenance. Their quarters need daily leaning, and fresh food and water must be offered daily, including a salad of well-washed, dark-green leafy vegetables.

Is raising rabbits profitable?

Rabbits have the potential to be one of the more profitable species to raise. They often give birth to large litters, and offspring grow fast and reach either market or breeding weight more quickly than any other species.

How do I fatten up my meat rabbit?

You can get alfalfa in hay bale form or in compressed chopped cubes in 50lb bags from the feed store. Also make sure your rabbits are on a pellet feed that's 16-18% protein. For a more au natural food you can load them down with some sweet potato vines. I've heard kudzu can be good in moderation as well.

Are meat rabbits worth it?

They're not worth the effort. If you're serious about keeping rabbits for meat, you need a breed built for the job. Meat rabbits are longer, fatter, and fluffier than your typical wild bunny. These are generally regarded as the best rabbits for eating – though some make good house pets as well.

What should you not do with rabbits?

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make As A New Rabbit Owner

Keeping your rabbit outside. Keeping a rabbit outdoors cuts his average life span in half. ...
Buying a rabbit for your children. ...
Trusting the pet store. ...
Locking your rabbit up. ...
Not spaying or neutering. ...
Bathing your rabbit. ...
Not paying attention. ...
Trying to cuddle.

Why you shouldn't buy a bunny?

Rabbits are fragile.

Bunnies are “prey animals,” so they get scared when they're picked up. Because their bones are delicate, they can get hurt and even break their own backs when kicking to get away.

What is the average lifespan of a rabbit in captivity?

A. A well cared for house rabbit who has been spayed or neutered early in life has a life expectancy of 8 to 12 years. However, rabbits kept in backyard hutches have less than half the average life span of a house rabbit. The greatest threat is attack by predators.

Do Rabbits eat their first litter?

Mother rabbits don't normally eat their babies, but it does happen sometimes. A young female rabbit may eat her young because she's afraid of the entire experience of birthing them and nursing them.

How much does rabbit poop sell for?

Rabbit manure can be sold as premium garden fertilizer for anywhere between $5 and $15 a pound. It can be sold on Facebook, eBay, Craigslist, at a local farmers market, or garden supply store.

How much do show rabbits sell for?

At a rabbit show you will find bunnies for sale, usually between $20 and $75 each. Top quality rabbits of the most popular breeds, such as Netherland Dwarfs, Mini Rex and Hollands, can sell for as much as $200 and up.