You don’t have to make the nest, that’s what the mother does! Go ahead and add a thin layer of shavings (unless it’s summer; if it’s hot weather skip the shavings to lessen the warmth) in the nesting box, and give her access to large amount of hay. She will make the perfect nest for the size and amount of kits she has. And if she’s a really good mom she will even only pull the amount of fur needed, depending on the weather. I have a couple of doe’s that remove and add fur, hay, and even move the litter toward the front or back of the nesting box, all depending on the temperature. And with Texas weather we have all 4 seasons each week, so my mommas have to change the nesting box day to day 😂. Point is, a good Dam can make a perfect nest for her babies on her own. Building the nest is the most crucial part of labor! The rest of your info was awesome, I bet it helps out a lot of people to have a detailed guide! You’re rabbitry setup is quite amazing. Never seen anything like it, gonna check out your other content!

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

Hey CHIoE748, thanks for watching and I appreciate the advice. I'll take that into consideration.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Due to the thumbs up responses to this comment I'll explain why that wouldn't work in our rabbitry. Our nestbox is a backup. In most cases it gets used as a litter box. Day 10 we make up a new nest for the 10 day old kits. We transfer them to a secure grow out cage. Momma can't make a nest after the kits are in the box. So that's what this video is showing. I realize Momma makes her nest before kindling but this is well after she's kindled. She won't make a nest after the fact she'll just use it as a bathroom. Rabbitries don't usually do it this way but I'm showing you how and when to make a nest when using the tote system. Thanks for watching.

That Robin is singing it's heart out

I love those ramps to go out to their cooling boxes. I’m in the planning stages of a barn and I want my rabbits to have little tunnels like those to be able to go outside if they choose to their own fenced in exercise area. A note about one of my buns, she gets crazy about “digging a burrow” about day 3 of gestation. She digs in her litter box and make a huge mess. So I put her nesting box in, she is so much happier digging in there. She doesn’t use it for a litter box either. She just digs like a maniac. She’s the only one of my buns that “needs” this. They all have their personalities.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

They're all wonderfully different that's for sure. It sounds like your rabbits will enjoy the setup your planning. Good luck with everything and thanks for watching.

I love the burried houses as a place for the rabbit to go get cool in the heat or warm in winter! Thank you - I will be doing this for my rabbits!

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful.

Thanks for the info about the rabbits nest! You seem to care about your rabbits. They are beautiful.

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. I recommend rabbits to everyone. They bring me a lot of joy. Thank you for watching.

@remnantfewministriesminist495

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter Your welcome! Now that I have them so will I!

Glad I found you!! I subscribed.!!! Watching for more videos!!!

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

you're awesome thank you for that

That's fantastic!! Thank you for sharing your experience.🇺🇸💘🇺🇸💘🇺🇸

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. thanks for watching.

Good Day This vlogs is very informative and im glad that i learned so much

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Bobby, just found this channel. I love your thinking outside the box. This gives people another option to raise their rabbits and thats always good. My only concern is do they ever try to hop out when u open that lower nesting box?

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

No. I haven't had one try they usually just bolt through if I see them.

Great video. I was curious how to make a nesting box. Thanks for videos very good job.

@TheRabbitryCenter

20 күн бұрын

You may like this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/pI562cawZr3bYqw.htmlfeature=shared

They cooling system is awesome. Nice setup and looks easy to clean out.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it. It works great. Thanks for watching

5:40 that rabbit going backwards is the most entertaining thing I've seen. Your boxes are a great idea, have you ever had a rabbit get stuck in a tube or on a ramp?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

No but I have seen rabbits attempt to turn around on the ramp

@Saba.2a

2 жыл бұрын

Mine does it too. It’s so funny!

Wow, very cool setup. And love Rachel and Monica. 😉

Love it!!!!!!! I live in Florida and have lost all hope on raising rabbits until I found this video

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear it. So glad it could help you. We have a lot more on building doors, ramp and totes. Thanks for commenting.

Hi there, I found your channel a few months ago and have really loved all the info you've shared, thanks! I have a question about your cage setup. I've noticed you have water dishes for your rabbits. Could you do a video explaining why you choose to do the dishes instead of (or in addition to) some kind of automatic watering system? Just curious what your thoughts on it are before I go to the hassle of making a water system. Thanks!

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely should be uploaded in a few days thanks

nice video .. thank you for sharing your ideas....

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

U can use j clips to attach the hardware cloth . Get the best quality j clip pliers to make this and assembling cages actually fun !

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Here's a video on how we do it kzread.info/dash/bejne/moeYvMRygZewacY.html

Hello from Romania by Ferma Gradina Bio!

We don’t use nesting boxes. We have a 1200 square foot Rabbit colony and we allow the rabbits to burrow and build their own nest... in our colony we have quail, few special chickens, chukars and pheasants all live together in the colony... I love your cooling boxes.... great video....

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Your colony sounds awesome. Thanks for commenting.

@elsabadenhorst9746

Жыл бұрын

Mine dig holes and ascape. Vleas is a problem. When they dig they end up in water.

KEEP IT UP YOU GREAT CONTENT APPRECIATED

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Beautiful rabbits

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Hi.... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

Awsome rabbit habitat

Thanks for the video! We are just getting into meat rabbits.

Wow You have spent a lot of money on those rabbits. Increíble sistem

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy raising them. They’re a terrific addition to any property. Thanks for watching.

Pretty cool

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting.

Bro I love your set up!!!!! I’m totally subscribing.......bummed I just found your channel!!!!!

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel. I'm glad you found us. Let me know it there's a topic you'd like a video on. I'm always looking for ideas. Thanks for subscribing.

This is amazing. I couldn’t help but think, how do you keep coyotes/dogs/foxes out? This is way better than the normal cubes/wire cages I see rabbits in.

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

Its fenced in on the bottom and our dog Roxie does her routine patrols.

Great info and very cool setup... however, I don't understand why the video is called "Stop using nesting boxes." I didn't hear why to stop using them...am I missing that somewhere?

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

That's a fair question. Nesting boxes are used traditionally for kindling and now we use a Tote for that. So I could've/should've called it Stop using nesting boxes for kindling.

Cool idea

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

It's working great and I really wanted to share it with rabbit breeders and farmers. Thanks for watching.

Hi. New Sub here. Just learning about raising rabbits before we jump in. Enjoying your channel. Stop in...say hi 👍

Good morning! What do you have around the pipe? Is that foam insulation? Do they chew on it or do the babies chew on it? I’m planning on making the same kind of system for my own rabbits. Thank you in advance.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Here’s a video sharing more Also check our our playlist showing how to build them kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqepyaqKqMytgqQ.html

I love rabbits they're so cute and lovable

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I enjoy caring for them. Thanks for watching!

What a great set up you have there!!!

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I appreciate you commenting.

Hi Bobby My doe was pregnant and was expecting to give birth yesterday, she’s a first time mom and she didn’t set up a nest even though I supplied her with nest box and she didn’t even pull any fur, she gave birth on the wire overnight and unfortunately all the kittens didn’t make it. Should I rebreed her, is she gonna do the same thing again when she’s due, what can I expect and do ?

Im breeding rabbits, and i have madr a simple DIY rabbit nest. Its a cat carrier that has all the holes taped shut. This keeps in warmth. My rabbit loves it, and has crammed tons of straw into the back and dug out a little. She ripped so much fur to line the nest and she is ready to be a mama! Its pretty warm down here in florida so hopefully no freezing.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome. Thanks for sharing that. I bet they really benefit from burrowing down in florida. Do you lose many rabbits to heat stroke?

@themayo2713

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter they used to have hutches, but i wanted a different style. Now their cages are on the ground with about a foot of dirt surrounded by concrete. When they were in hutches though and it was hot, i just put a few ice cubes in their water or threw and ice pack in the cage

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine any freezing in Florida for more than a day but even if that was the case your rabbits are built for the cold and they'd most likely enjoy the change in weather. Our overnight low in Michigan last night was 7 deg F. When I was watering the rabbits this morning they were outside in the snow playing. They do surprisingly well in cold temperatures. It just doesn't effect them the same way it does us. thanks for commenting I enjoyed reading it.

I have NEVER used nesting boxes I built my hutches spacious with wire floors and a nesting area thats closed off and an access door for me I the back... I stuff it with hay and she does her thing.... works great everytime past 15 years....

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@aldod3937

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you for sharing all your videos you are very informative and I do a many many of the same things you do so that's me no I'm not stuck in the old ways. I'm only 38 but I've been doing this since I was 10 years old or so, my grandmother taught me everything.

Have you ever had problems with predators getting at them in the totes? I’ve never bred rabbits but will be starting next very soon. I will be starting with a regular nest box but this tote system really is interesting. We just had a bobcat get a chicken so I’m concerned about predators coming and getting at the tote if I did that.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

No predators have killed any rabbits in our totes and runs but they do get our chickens too from time to time. Mostly hawks during free range.

I have never put bottoms in my nesting boxes. They're just something else to clean. Plus, they allow urine to collect in the box. What I have done instead is to place 4 or 5 layers of cardboard cut to size in them. The cardboard is absorbent, insulative, and it prevents the kits from falling through the cage bottom. Once the box is no longer needed, throw out the cardboard and cut fresh ones for the next litter. The old ones can also be composted.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

nice. So you don't need to buy wood chips? thanks for sharing.

@evm7272

4 жыл бұрын

Oh damn, i never thought about that. Good idea

@Junkinsally

3 жыл бұрын

The Rabbitry Center -The wood chips aren’t necessary, neither is the paper. Cleaning the box every two days is all you need to do. Save some pulled fur to add to the fresh hay/straw. I use hay because I always have it. Remember straw is more insulating than hay, but has no nutritional value. Hay is more absorbent, so change often. I use hay because they will chew on it as they grow and it’s best to introduce them to it as early as possible.

Thank you 💕

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@shannon2228

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter I bred rabbits for a few months when I lived in Texas and when it came to the killing part I had a problem and I just finished watching your video about that and I really love your way the best! Hugs hugs hugs and thank you for making it easier for me to eat what I am going to Raise ... I am moving to Arizona soon and my friend that owns the property bought me some rabbits and I have been watching all the videos about saving the fur and skinning them and harvesting the meat! There is so many useful things that you can do with just one rabbit!

What if safari ants get in there and get my poor rabbit and kits? Looks like a good ides but I'm not sure if it will work in my area.

seems like alot of work. My holland lop had babies and all i did was fill a nesting box with a mix of shredded paper, hay, staw, and pine shavings. She made the nest by her self and pulled fur. This is more work than necsassary.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

I understand. It's a little different than what people are used to. If you're not losing kits then maybe it's not worth it. But it's not that demanding of a task and we've almost completely stopped having losses. We do this to save the kits lives. We live in Michigan and have very cold temps in the winter and very hot temps in the summer. This prevents frozen kits and heat stroke. This is to save lives period. We transport the kits to the grow out in the nest around day 10-11. We'd leave it to Momma to make the nest but she's already made her nest in the tote. We move the mom first. We make our nest and put the kits in the box. Then we place them in the grow out where mom's waiting. She won't build a nest after the fact. So this is why we do it. This take only 2-3 minutes. Just a few minutes and your preventing any losses. We're all strapped for time but I make it work. These rabbits are worth the few extra minutes in my opinion.

Where do you get the cages ?

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

Tractor Supply Co. Good Price

wow this is a lot smarter than normal boxes!

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you like it we’ve used them for years you may June this video too kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqepyaqKqMytgqQ.html

@AnimeGamerCreater

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter I've been doing a lot of research cause I wanna have meat rabbits one year

With that setup do you risk predators pulling the tops off to get into the totes?

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

The tops are too heavy for predators to move. Unless the predator is a bear.

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

In 5-6 years we haven't had one move even a little

Feel the roar

I just put a piece of 2 by 4 up and that works just fine

@TheRabbitryCenter

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Hey Bobby's my name is Larry Patterson from the state of Washington and I'm having issues we've got two mating pairs and we can't seem to get them to mate we've tried for well over a month and I'm a big keeper also I have better luck with my bees then my rabbits she just Won't lift. Is there a time limit For rabbits getting older and not mate I've heard that if they don't mate young they won't mate at all. R rabbits are about 10 months old Thanks for your input I appreciate your very knowledgeable

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. Can I ask how old the bucks Are? Sometimes when you use an older buck they can convince the doe to lift. Also have you tried swapping cages? here's a video on a few different things you can try. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4B4mNSGo8mpXZs.html

While this looks very cool and neat, I know from experience that older or disabled breeders/showers are not going to be able to lift that lid, bend over, check the nest, count the kits, remove any dead ones and put it all back together without extreme discomfort or assistance. I've made many, many hundreds of cages over my lifetime and hung them on frames either built under & around trees or in barns. I've always made them just under shoulder height of the user so that reaching into the cages either to remove the doe, wean the kits or put in/remove boxes is as easy as possible. I've tried different types of boxes; shortened front lips (babies tended to get pulled out when the doe hopped out), to drop boxes (special next box sized drops build into the cage floors so if the does has the kits out on the wires they can crawl and fall into the box). I don't even use boxes with half tops for regular boxes anymore as they usually sit up on top and poop all over it. After all my years of experience, the typical nesting box is by far the easiest to use all around. Oh, and they make babysaver wire btw to save on that hardware cloth wrapping. Your set up is fine, and I would say ideal, for people with the ability to lift and move things around (and the yard space for the totes) with ease and only have maybe a half dozen or so rabbits, but those who breed and show their rabbits, especially professionally, having a system like that for 20-30 brood does is not.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

This system wouldn't work for everyone everywhere that's for sure

@vixxcottage

3 жыл бұрын

Dyna I understand what you are saying. I would not be able to do things this way but it is sure a great alternative. I must do things differently but I have LGD that protect my rabbits and lay by the hutches when 1 kindles. Not everyone has the setup I do and most would not like it but it works for me.

How do you clean the tote?

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

check out our new video-we cover that kzread.info/dash/bejne/dY6Mu6lpl7O6is4.html

hi. how long before you replace a wooden nestbox?

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I check daily for expired kits (take mama a few green leaves to munch on) we use totes for kindling but when using nest boxes we swap boxes with a clean one on day 6-7

Do your rabbits eat the foam?

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

Normally no. We've had one rabbit chew the inner surrounding circle to the tile in the tote but they didn't eat it we just had to remove the chewed up foam when we cleaned the tote. The outside seal is still intact and weatherproof.

i made the box just like you said to my rabbit had 5 healthy babies we went on vacation someone was taking care of them when we came home two of them were squished dead was my box too small?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. It's hard to say. We use that nesting box design at 10 to 14 days old-when the kits are usually jumping in and out of the nesting box. This allows them to easily get into the cluster if needed. Baby rabbits can expire for several reasons and eventually get pushed to the back of a nesting box or to the side of a cage. I will try again and maybe an address that Nesting box design when the kits are a few days older. Best of luck.

great idea! happy rabbits taste better too

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

you're probably right. Thanks for watching

I read on google that pine is bad to use for rabbit bedding, and I am kinda new to owning rabbits and so is it actually ok to use pine as bedding?

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Premium pine wood shavings will not cause any damage to your rabbits. We’ve used them for years - they’re a terrific absorbent -they go on the bottom of all our nesting boxes and kindling totes layered with straw

Starting a meat rabbits what would you use for a rabbit emergency kit.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. Does any one have any ideas? Not an emergency but get rabbit comb and nail clippers. Sooner or later some of your kits will get nestbox eye. It's always good to have some saline solution standing by maybe some terramycin or real honey and chamomile. You can decide which route to take. Remember to make sure you inspect your cages frequently and try your best to prevent any predators from getting in. Cages at least 40" in the air.

do the rabbits not chew on the insulating foam that you spray on?

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Some do and some don’t. Our bucks tend to chew a bit more. But it doesn’t bother them most likely because they don’t eat it.

Does straw keep anything cool? Does it work for winter?

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

straw helps insulate. So it will most definitely help.

@averyruth744

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

All right but . . . is that spray foam safe for rabbits?

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

I frequently receive this question. I've had a rabbit chew it before so it is possible but they don't consume it. I haven't experienced any health concerns or negative effects. Some just leave it alone.

Have you ever had a issue with fleas or anything like that being in the ground

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Yes we will. When we do we will give our rabbits a light dust bath of diatomaceous earth

Hello from Bermuda ,my rabbit first litter were still born we have now bread her again after three month what are our chance that the litter will be still born to?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

If it happens again that would be a really rough start. It's not that rare to have slow start with breeding. Here's a video with a little more info on that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJyHx8p8otXRhJM.html

do they ever eat the spray foam insulation in the tote?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

No they just chew it never had a problem and some don’t even chew it for years after installing them. The insulation on the outside of the tote will always hold true

@therabbitswhisper

3 жыл бұрын

my rabbits will eat anything i swear ,lol

I’ve herd not to use pine bedding for rabbits ?

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Pine shavings are an excellent choice for bedding. They're inexpensive, absorbent and odor controlling. Plus some rabbits like to chew and even snack on them. You can rest assured they're non toxic.

I use old plastic shopping baskets so if they do end up using it as a potty it goes through

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

What is the minimum size cage does a doe need with babies

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

36"x 30 x 18 will hold momma and a litter well. We use 30"x 30" x 18" for 1-2 rabbits. Many people use 24" cages for single rabbits as well.

@planetbunny5808

4 жыл бұрын

2 by 3 foot and a nesting box

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

@@planetbunny5808 I'm not sure if this is a question or an answer

Hi

😍😍😍

My first timer took all the hay out and kindled. The kits were all spread out (nesting box) and cold, dead. She had them lightly covered with her fur. Eleven good looking kits 😢😢

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that.the first few litters don’t go very smoothly in most cases. Rebreed her in a day or so she’ll lift immediately. Try again Here’s a video covering more kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJyHx8p8otXRhJM.html

@vixxcottage

3 жыл бұрын

Whitetail I have found kits on cage floor in 40 degree weather looked dead. Put on my chest and after about 2 hours of warmth and me blowing on their face they come back. Have saved them.

@tammyi363

3 жыл бұрын

@@vixxcottage I tried saving all of them. Put them back in box and she sat on them for over an hour. When I checked again, all but 2 had bloody nails. Fed the 2 and they died within 3 days. It was heartbreaking.

@tammyi363

3 жыл бұрын

@@vixxcottage **Sorry, didn’t fully explain. I spent 2 hours warming them up. They were all wiggling and warm before I put them back in nest box with her.

I disagree with the notion that they will use their nesting boxes as litter boxes if put in earlier. My does seem to all make their nests on or around day 14. Once I see them packing their mouths full of hay, that’s when I give them a box. And I have never had a doe pee or poop in it.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

That’s surprising most rabbits do

@cebasmb8250

5 ай бұрын

My nesting box built into my rabbit house they never used it for litter the sleep in it and they make babies in it

I love this idea! We live in AZ. We get bobcats etc. out here. Are the totes predator proof?

@chasemorris8040

3 жыл бұрын

47 states have bobcats.

How do you keep ants out of the kindling boxes? We live in Texas and are plagued with fire ants and they get into EVERYTHING!

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

D.E. and tangle trap

How long before the rabbit is able to breed again?

@jamnana8425

5 жыл бұрын

A rabbit is able to breed the next day after she give birth. But in a small rabbit shi is able to breed after 7 months

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend breeding your Doe 4 weeks after the Kindling date-give or take a week- or give Momma a longer break, its up to you. Does can be bred a couple days after kindling. wild rabbits are bred hours after kindling. Rabbits are induced ovulators which means they release the eggs after mating. But I'd try to space out your breeding so you don't burn out your Does sooner than you'd like.

I have a 1.5 meter cage. When she’s preparing her nest, I let her use the cage like if she was in open field , leaving the doors open so that she feels comfortable. And boy she loves it! I think nesting boxes are cruel because they don’t actually do it that way in nature.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I can understand your frustration. Nature is pretty cruel too. Rabbit litter’s in the wild often get eaten and the survival rate is pretty low. A wild rabbits life expectancy is two years or less. After several losses with nesting boxes we finally incorporated our kindling totes to prevent losses and we never looked back. Livestock studies have been done to show that male rabbits will stay productive with .5 ft.² for every pound and .6 ft.² for every pound for nursing doe’s. But more space won’t hurt if you have the room. Thanks for commenting!

they don't eat the spray foam?

@user-np1ch6bs6t

4 жыл бұрын

I tried using the foam in my chick coop...… they eat it and it does make them sick and killed a few.

@ronwest7930

4 жыл бұрын

That was something I thought also. Where I live the totes would be torn apart by predators and they would go on a killing spree!

I don't understand what your saying, but if i do, i would like it

Is there any concern about your rabbits eating the plastic and such in the tote you made? I think mine would eat it

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

We answer that stand several other questions in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJx4r81mh9nZmKw.html

I hope we can communicate you personaly and help us to import your rabbit here in the Philippines

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep the videos rolling but I won't be able to help with importing. Unfortunately you'd have to pick up your rabbits

I've noticed there was no fur in the nest after the birth. Wasn't she supposed to pull some fur from her belly and cover the litter with it ?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you’re correct. This video was taken immediately after giving birth in most cases the mama rabbit will make a nest first, a couple days later give birth and then pull fur immediately after and cover. She just didn’t do it yet. Thanks for asking and watching!

@vicvys

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you for a quick reply. Can I ask you another question ? I live about an hour away from you and also raise rabbits. Last night one of my rabbits had 8 bunnies, but all of them are dead. Some of them were covered in fur, and some weren't. Do you think it's still too cold outside for them, or there's another reason for it ? It was the first time that rabbit had babies. And we've never lost bunnies before. Not like that. The whole litter. P.S. If that's not the place to ask the question, I'll delete it. Can I call you or something , please ?

I use metal nesting boxes due to being easy upkeep. I place a fitted piece of corrugated box on the bottom 2" of shavings and pack in hay. Mom does the rest. When babies no longer need box. I dump out the old nesting and recycle in compost. Box is amazingly clean and ready to sanitize and for the next kindling time. Wood nest boxes are heavy and really hard to clean up. Plus the doe and babies love chewing the wood which over time destroys the nest box. I have had does chew to the nails holding the boxes together which can sometimes harm the doe or babies. Yes metal boxes are more expensive but last a lifetime...Happy kindling😊

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

Rabbitey center what happenss if dogs get back in around or fox arent worried they'll get your rabbit cooling boxs, kill rabbits and bunnies ????

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

The rabbit runs and cages have buried 2"x 4" fencing so a critter can't get in and the rabbits can't dig out. So far we've never had one loss to a predator. But we've also had to make repairs and that's probably made the difference. Very important to monitor and inspect every few days at least.

How do you deal with the babies urine in the kendal tote?

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

I fill the tote with chips and straw before kindling and after removing the litter to the grow out cage at 10 days. It's just like a big nesting box.

Bobby you like that Facebook guy

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

What Facebook guy are you referring to?

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@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Hello to you, thank you for watching.

Go Lions

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Lets at least make the playoffs LIons

A nesting box without an open bottom? Don’t think that’s a good idea- couldn’t the urine soak through and get stuck in there? Making the babies cold? I’m no bunny expert of course but just my two cents haha. Good work!

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Good question. We've never used an open bottom. Wood shavings soak up the small amount of urine that the kits pee. Kits stay around 100 degrees as long as they stay clustered. Remove nesting box on week 3 or 4 at the latest. 1" of shavings and their heat keep them dry.

People should be careful of what shavings they use- make sure they don't have a strong cedar scent because that could be toxic. I use shavings that have no scent at all.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

we use pine

I miss having pets rabbit again ...

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Rabbits are a terrific addition to any family.

@googie2804

4 жыл бұрын

These are not pets, that's obvious.

How many rabbits you own

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

It goes up and down because we're always selling them. 20-30 on average.

@ravenspets5242

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter I only have 8 and one of them has babies otw

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome. good luck with your litter. @@ravenspets5242

Your setting up a nesting box and yet the title of your video says stop using the nesting boxes. Which is it ?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking. Did you get to watch the whole video? We don't use nesting boxes in the traditional sense. Here's another video that will further explain our operation kzread.info/dash/bejne/gq5k1qR9gs_Xgps.html

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

And here's another one because your a madfisherman kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKmZ2cmrpKfWcdI.html

Rats and preditors cans get them

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

That would be bad. We don't have rats in this part of Michigan. No losses to predators. We keep them fenced in.

what keeps the raccoons from just opening those things up for a free buffet?

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 ай бұрын

predators are always conserving energy. It’s always a gamble for them to expel too much that could mean death for them so as long as it’s secure and not easy to open their little arms, can’t rip apart the cages or open up the tops we’ve been running these for over a decade now with zero losses, but I recommend burrowing down a bit to prevent rabbits from Burrowing out.

@MrMrblackcreek

5 ай бұрын

Our raccoons here are like circus performers. Had one climb (I saw claw marks) the corner of the chicken coop to get through the soffit opening. Drug a chicken back out that way too. I have added latches and chicken wire to absolutely every possibility of access. All my rabbits are inside a chain link enclosure that is electrified with additional hot wires around each hutch's legs. @@TheRabbitryCenter

What happens if you use two man rabbit to breed a female rabbit on the same day

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a very good chance shell get pregnant and both male rabbits can possibly impregnate Her. Couple years ago I bred a white New Zealand with a red New Zealand and a Californian -half of them came out looking like one buck and the other half came out looking like the other carrying the Cali bucks genes. It was an eye-opening experiment. If you are going to use two bucks. Be sure to use them on the same day so all the embryos on each side of the uterus horns are developing at the same time -this well prevent Still borns.

That's a very small nest for that big bunny to birth in how does she do it

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

she doesn't. She makes it in the tote. We put the kits in the nesting box on day 10 so they can grow out in the grow out cage. Mama makes the nest in the tote before she kindles.

@curiousgeorge6921

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter how does she feed them when in the wooden neste

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

@@curiousgeorge6921 She hops in for 8-10 minutes and hops out. She'll only nurse her litter a couple times a day for a few minutes and that's it.

If I have questions about my bun bun can u help me the best u can?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Sure how can I help

@angelahouston5561

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter 👍

i have for like 100 meat rabbit, new zealand type. i started from 1 male and 5 female. i dont hve issue for the birth. i usually put a box, and some of the old newspaper, magazine or anything paper like. the mother know to handle it very well. no issue so far. they like it.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Rabbits eat the foam yet ?

@TheRabbitryCenter

5 жыл бұрын

Some do Some don't. If they do chew it up it stays in the inside of the totes with the hay and wood chips and the outside ring stays together and still holds a good seal. Iv'e never had to re- insulate a great-stuff seal. So far So Good. Thanks for the question George.

@johnchase4408

4 жыл бұрын

I would think it could make them sick.

Rabbits will build their own nest, all u have to do is throw the material in the cage.

@TheRabbitryCenter

4 жыл бұрын

Joe They've already kindled in the tote. I transfer them in that nesting box to the grow out

Yea all that for the nesting box isn't needed...the bottom should open, the small square chicken wire, the pee and some poop will fall through...way less cleaning.... just straw, and the mom will pull fur....

Dude where's your hay it's gone I should know I have rabbit's and I give the unlimited amount's of hay

Title: Stop using nesting boxes. Video: how to use nesting boxes.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

This is a common curiosity. Not everybody has a Kindling tote so in the meantime here's how to use a nesting box. Thanks for watching! Here's what we use kzread.info/dash/bejne/gq5k1qR9gs_Xgps.html