Thank you so much for this video. You couldn't have timed it better. Our doe had a single kit earlier today. The second was stuck/dead and the third one was also dead. We have another first time mom with so many kits she can barely handle them all. I didn't know it was so easy to let them foster. Now all the buns have siblings and no mom is overwhelmed.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful.

@Lihniol

Жыл бұрын

It really was. Each mom now has 3 kits and the little one is being kept warm. It has been very succesful.

I’m really new to rabbits (only a month now) and we just had our first litter born last night. I’ve watched a few of your videos relevant to this and thanks so much for all the info. This channel is my GO TO when it comes to learning. I think some of the most useful info is about how to care for momma! Thanks so much again for all your really useful info! 😊

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. Best of luck with your litter of rabbits.

@someguy6968

Жыл бұрын

You are awesome to get your first litter so soon good job. My first litter didn't come until the 3rd try.

My experience with raising rabbits so far has been rough. I have two does and one had 3 kits on her first litter, they all died in 3 days. She had 8 on her second and one died at 2 weeks for seemingly no reason. Her other 7 are 7 weeks now. My other doe only had 2 kits. One died after 3 days and then her one was very well fed. Almost too well fed. It died on day 8. Burying babies is hard. On top of all that, in an 8 weeks span, a raccoon had killed both of my bucks. I now have a momma with dead babies and no bucks to rebreed. Just been really tragic for us.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I’d try new young Rabbits you may see a big difference. Here’s a video to help with predators best of luck kzread.info/dash/bejne/mXiH0rCegtLgcto.html

Our Ms. Freckles is due on Tuesday. We gave her a box yesterday and she has already made a tunnel. We can't wait for our first bunnies!

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Nice name. Best of luck with your litter

I will keep a rabbit that has smaller litters because she will be my go to if I need to foster others. She can always take a few others. For the moms I like to give them about a tablespoon of a mix of Black Oil Sunflower seeds, rolled oats and Calf Manna.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

🐇 Good morning, Bobby! 🐇

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Good morning. Thanks for watching to start your day!

ive been raising rabbits for over a year now and my old buck got some PTSD from trying to breed a doe who was NOT in the mood to be bred XD, but i have a new buck and some new does with 2 litters on the way, (I got these new rabbits just a couple of days ago) so thanks for this video, this helps prepare me for whats to come!

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching best of luck with your new rabbits!

Good Morning Bobby. I enjoy your videos they are packed with good tips and information on helping us with our Rabbitry. On weaning kits I may not fully understand when is the best time to separate Kits from the Doe. We raise New Zealand Rabbits and I always wait until I see the kits eating pellets and hay and drinking water which with our rabbits is around 4 to 5 week old. We have done this with all of our kits which is 6 litters and we have 3 Does due to kindle tomorrow April 24 2023. So far all of our kits have been beautiful, healthy and strong. The question is am I separating them too early? Thank You in advance for your response. Have A Blessed Day. Thank You Jerry McKelvey

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

here's a video to help you with weaning kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4V517B8d5zXfZM.html

@amandareyneke5596

11 ай бұрын

Not before 8 weeks preferably

Just found your channel and its fantastic! Thanks!

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

My silver fox doe sits in the nesting box all day lmao

@TheRabbitryCenter

7 ай бұрын

They’ll do that.

Bobby I wanted to thank you so much, I had started out trying to raise rabbits for meat and selling because my area is really light on that. And I was struggling with breeding so bad I was about to give up. Once I started to watch your videos I have now had two successful litters, (10 and 7) with two of my doe's. I have been recommending your videos to everyone that tells me they are thinking about it or having the same struggle I was. Keep the knowledge flowing my friend.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

That's terrific I'm so happy your having success and so glad you find the channel helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share and write your comment!

great info , thanks

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Another great video Bobby! We have about 60 kits right now.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

That's terrific! Best of luck with your litters. Thanks for watching

Thanks for the intel as always keep them coming please ^^ thanks for the hard work and free info it helps a lot

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

You bet I'll try to upload videos as much as I can. Thanks for watching.

@cedrgor5605

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter much love would be there asap whenever you're on ^^ im not in a place where i can support much other than watch/like/comment/share but i would try to do more when i can ^^ you offer big help even tho im not from the states ^^ would just like to see when you offer advices about food types/choices you would add a third alternative/option for people who don't have access to it ^^ like for example grains instead of pellets since sadly in my country we don't have much stores that sell them and the quality is so bad and processed with all sorts of unhealthy stuff that if you don't give your rabbits anti-oxidants/anti-poison/anti-fungi...+liver stimulant and vitamins your rabbits would start dying on you ^^'( would very much appreciate it if you could add it ^^ if its too much work no worries will keep looking at best alts thro trial and error like im doing right now and catch what i can from your vids ^^

Great video. I had a kit climb up 20 inches and get out of the 2"×4" space at the very top of the cage. Little bugger😊. It's no fun trying to catch a scared little bunny. Lesson learned. Thanks for the video Bobby. Hope baby and mom are doing good.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate sharing your experiences and thanks for watching!

@stevesadnick204

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter I really appreciate your videos. I always learn from them.

❤❤great video!! Very informative and straight to the point. Thanks a lot Sir

@TheRabbitryCenter

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting I'm so glad you liked the video!

2 of my does gave birth last night and i didn't have a nest ready they gave birth on the hutch and as soon as i saw them in the morning i managed a nesting box but I'm worried because I'm new into it and i just had them for a month now. I got some goat milk for them but idk if i should wait to handfeed or let them do it. I'm super stressed now

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you caught them in time. if they’re in the nesting box mama will take it from there. i wouldn’t recommend feeding them unless you lost the mama. Have you heard about our kindling calendar? it’s only 5$ it helps you keep records of nesting box dates here’s a video that shares more info kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6OCqpOTnNHepcY.htmlfeature=shared

Our doe is due to have her second litter in the next day or two..

@TheRabbitryCenter

6 ай бұрын

Best of luck with your litter

Mammals get oxytocin from eating the placenta. Sometimes if you don't allow it to eat this, the mom won't feed her babies because oxytocin is critical to motivate her to want to mother her offspring.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and taking the time to comment.

Good knowledge for people❤

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

My wife wanted a couple rabbits up to 20 🤣 she hates me can't wait to try some fresh meat tho 16 are kits

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

You two can try splitting up the chores so she can enjoy them on some level. She can still enjoy the breeders and the arrival of the adorable baby rabbits and you can be the one to process when they hit their grow out age. Try to be patient with her and slowly educate her about farming rabbits and why rabbits are truly here. It isn't to just be cute, it's to feed the wild and the world. That's why they're so prolific. This balances the ecosystem and prevents hunger. Sure, you can eat food in the stores that are filled with chemicals, but you don't have to. There's a healthier way. If you're willing to do the work you can grow your own food. I'd explain (when she asks why) Rabbits are easy to raise and Rabbit meat is very nutritious. But they're cute and that's the biggest hurdle. it took a few years for my wife to come to terms with it. Best of luck convincing her because it's good to have a helper. You may like this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dm2hudeKmJa7qKQ.html Thanks for watching!

Hi...... Thank you for showing your video 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐇🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome. Curious as to what you feed your grow outs?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Pellet, hay and oats we process at 10 weeks

@skittlesskittles7577

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you so much for the tips! 👍🏻👍🏻

Hello Bobby, thanks for always being so informative! Question: What is the shrub you are feeding the momma bunny? It's like a spear with small green leaves.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Weeping willow branches

Great video as always bobby. I just had my first litter born yesterday and I am expecting one more today or tomorrow. I took your advise in past videos to breed 2 does at a time. Thanks for all you do for the rabbit community

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Best of luck with your litters.

I just had my first litter 8 days ago. I have learned all I know from your videos so thank you so much. I have 5 new Zealand and I am worried they don't drink enough. I fill all bottles but they go days being full. I change the water daily and give them a small bowl in cage for extra water just in case. But I feel like it's weird they don't empty the bottles at all ...any ideas?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Sure try putting a dab of peanut butter on the nipples. This should get them to inspect and discover there new water source.

I have hamster waterers in my cages, kits probably wont reach the waterer. At what time do i put a water bowl in the cage for the rabbits?

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 ай бұрын

you can simply adjust the height of the water nipple -water bowls aren’t entirely necessary. We use the bowls because of freezing temps here in michigan. the nipples will freeze quickly unless your using heated bottles. As early as 2-3 weeks they should be hopping out of the nesting box and making their way over to the bowl or bottle to start drinking. sometimes we introduced a bottle when the temperatures are right so a big litter can have a bowl to drink and a little extra but when they’re drinking out of a bowl regularly they’re not used to the bottle so we’ll dab a little peanut butter on the tip of the nipple, they will investigate quickly and start drinking.

I have a surprise liter 5 days old today .. and I’m binging care videos but I’m having trouble finding specific answers.. I didn’t provide a nest box because I didn’t know she was pregnant, so she had them in her liter box, I bought an extra litter box to use as a nest box .. and I’m wondering is it necessary to clean it/change material and if so how often? Also I noticed they weren’t as “hoppy” today they were moving but not popping like popcorn like the first few days, is that normal?

@TheRabbitryCenter

9 ай бұрын

Sure they maybe sleeping if you were to put you hand in they may get hopping thinking your mama visiting to nurse. Try putting in the search engine "The Rabbitry Center _______ and then the topic you want covered. Here's a video you may find helpful. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX55pLmEg9m5j5s.html

@travinatolbert5905

9 ай бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RESPONDING!!! ❤️ checking it out now!

I just had baby buns this week

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Hey Bobby just wondering why my doe keeps kicking her food out of the feeder

@TheRabbitryCenter

Ай бұрын

you may have some tasty oats or black oil, sunflower seeds in there. Often they paw out the pellet to get to the tasty stuff Also, check your J feeder for holes -sometimes they just need to be changed out Also, if you’re going to feed something other than Pellet try putting it in a separate dish or on a resting board(small piece of plywood) best of luck

Is it okay or a good idea to feed bunnies fresh pasture grasses? (Rabbit tractor) how young should they be to start on tree hay? Thanks, Bobby… this has become my # channel!

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 ай бұрын

fresh grass has vitamin’s and minerals but a variety is best. tree hay can be fed as early as 3-4 weeks. thanks for watching. A lot more info on our feed course if you’re interested. bobby-s-school9.teachable.com/p/growing-your-own-rabbit-feed

I'm having a heck of a time. Almost all of my litters die at around 3 weeks old. They just loose weight and pass away. I have tried so many things. Any suggestions?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Im sorry to hear that. Have you tried sticking to pellet, hay and water.

Good afternoon. Love your channel. Got my first two Does a few days ago. They are 6 weeks old. Today one suddenly passed away. What could have caused this???

@TheRabbitryCenter

8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. It's hard to say. 6 weeks is young. They're still developing at that point. It's important to provide them a good amount of fiber (hay) daily and most importantly feed them the same diet they've been eating. And slowly transition them to your diet. If you purchase another try to pick up at two months or older. They should be a little stronger by then.

@jacquidipari6934

8 ай бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you for your reply. And thanks for the advice!

I went online to the harvesting tool kit. Filled everything out. Never gave me shipping info and sale did not complete. Whats up?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't tell you exactly what happened. Here's a link and thank you for your purchase. checkout.square.site/merchant/32X9MNJFAZBR3/checkout/JD7WF2BZK6MCFO6DX7773EC5

What can I do to make them feed fast

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 ай бұрын

Fast Grow Outs -best thing is quality feed & at least 16% protein. Supplement with a quarter cup of whole oats a couple times a weeks on top of pellet and hay and greens Weigh all your grow outs on processing day & you’ll see some litters are faster and better than others Be sure to continue your Rabbitry with these breeders. Cull the ones that are underperforming to improve your rabbitry. Best of luck!

Good Morning, Our rabbit just had 11 kits, but we lost 3. I'm wondering approximately how many nipples rabbits have normally. I never thought to check. I may do this today.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

8-10

@georgeingridirwin6180

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

My doe just had her first litter a few hours ago. 2 of the kits didn't make it, but my doe has been breathing very heavy and panting a lot. My wife is extremely worried and I'm not sure if this is normal. Any advice would be appreciated, man. Hope all is well with you and yours, too.

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

She's still in labor Id just give her some peace and quiet and she'll clean the kits and eat the placenta and rest

@kaisawheel6286

11 ай бұрын

@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you so much! We ended up leaving her alone and she started acting more like herself. She did eat the placenta and other bloody bits like you said that she would, too. Even though we had 2 losses, it looks like she has 6 more that are still alive. Maybe they'll pull through and everything will work out. Not too shabby for her first litter. Thanks as always Bobby! Keep making these informative videos and I'll surely keep watching them. You are fantastic!

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

@@kaisawheel6286 Good to hear. Congrats on the litter.

My 1st rabbitry has been a disaster. I had created a 6 feet undergrounds beautiful habitat to protect them from the Texas heat. All went well for 3 months. Then in one week they old but one died. They died deep inside their habitat. I tore it down and realized it stunk of ammonia. Most likely they poisoned themselves with their urine. I thought they would come out to pee, but it was not the case. They were staying deep inside most of the time. But of course we had a summer of hell with 114 degree days, and 55 days over 100 degrees. So they were coming out just to eat and drink and were spending a good 22 hours per day undergrounds. I will try again with a habitat just one to 2 feet undergrounds that I can have access to to clean up. Also I will give them access to an area where they can dig their own habitat under a pile of big rocks. Maybe this will work better. If that colony does not work, I am done trying to raise rabbits. I do not want to raise them in cages.

@TheRabbitryCenter

8 ай бұрын

Interesting. It's challenging to raise rabbits in that climate. Thanks for taking the time ti share your experiences. Best of luck on your new setup!

@roninkegawa1804

8 ай бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter How big are your cages?

@milestonowhere9735

5 ай бұрын

​@@roninkegawa180436"×30" is what i use for my rexs and new zealand. Hope that helps.

my rabbit had babies a few days ago

@TheRabbitryCenter

24 күн бұрын

congrats!

I put the nesting box in a week before 😂

Hello, since I can't message you some other way I'll have to ask you a question through the comments. Do you know or are connected to people who have rabbitries in Alaska?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

You can comment here or Feel free to email bobby@bobbysbunznbeez.com With any additional questions. More helpful information on our website too. therabbitrycenter.com

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

We have a few on our rabbitry registry if your interested. therabbitrycenter.com/rabbitry-map/

Hi, your link for the kindling calendar doesn't work. I found it by googling and have it in my Google account, but it's read only. I would gladly pay for it, too, but there is nothing set up for that either. The file in my Google account has a copy image only as an option, no save file. Help please.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

It's available for purchase on our websites products page. Here's a link. therabbitrycenter.com/the-rabbitry-center-products-and-services/

@Tiggerboo

Жыл бұрын

I purchased it now. It's in my Google drive, but it is view only. It also had me download googlesheets but still can't use it.

@Tiggerboo

Жыл бұрын

Okay, it finally gave me access 😅😊

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

@@Tiggerboo Enjoy! Thank you for your business!

Good one Bobbie

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

From from Nigeria and i have been following ur videos each time u post a video n i have learned alot from you 😊 Pls what's the breed of this rabbit called on this video ,the once that are white and brown spot ?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Broken red New Zealand

How much oats

@TheRabbitryCenter

10 ай бұрын

Handful/ punch every other day

Awesome brush up video to remind me of the little things. Breeding them at same time is cool, I didn't know that the doe would actually take on another does kits. I luv the get these little nuggets of important information. Your the best Rabbitry on you tube Bobby Could you please do another video with an awesome song from you and your guitar? From Washington State on the northern, eastern corner on the Canadian border, a little red spot in the middle of the Colville National Forest

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Im so glad you find the videos helpful. Guitar request? Are you trying to make my day? 😂 I'm looking forward to playing 5 songs when we hit 40,000 stay tuned...

@KimandFrank

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter You're getting close! I can't wait lol 3.5K to go!

@amandareyneke5596

11 ай бұрын

I cannot get my bunnies to feed other mom's bunnies. So how true that is I don't know

You say it give a "punch" of oats to the momma doe. How much is a "punch?" 1/4 cup? 1/2 cup? ...?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Grab a punch in your fist

My bunny 🐰 just give birth to Three last night but one never suck breast

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 ай бұрын

this video may help you kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX55pLmEg9m5j5s.htmlfeature=shared

I alao recently started my own rabbitry... Thank you so much for all the info. Im from south-africa.

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Help. I just found a baby and wasnt expecting it. Am i supposed to take dad out of the cage before he eats them??? I only saw one lil baby rabbit. Any other things i must do???. I did find the baby burrowing under some cardboard.

@TheRabbitryCenter

7 ай бұрын

Yea i’d recommend separating the buck to his own cage and leave mama to care for there litter. best of luck

How much is a punch I have never heard that term

@TheRabbitryCenter

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking. Like a punch(not a pinch)of salt. More than a pinch but less than a handful. The amount of oats that’s in your fist when you put your hand into the oats and make a fist.

@jamesgleason9501

10 ай бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter thanks

Hay iam from malta iam a small breeder.i breed tomak and new ziland red and hyla and cinimon.i have.1 male and 3 femal.u are a profesniol breeder.iam a biginer.i folow you.and you a good gay.ok.tks

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have a great day!