Take your old T-shirts about to become floor rags and sleep in them for a few days until they become more than just a little funky. Now tear that shirt into large pieces and use one or two pieces to line the breeding box and your smell will not be foreign to the nursing doe or the kits. I have used this method for a number of orphaned animals to be raised by hand as well as injured wild animals that have to be kept in captivity until they recovered. Smell is important to animals and it is a case of, "Hey, I know that dude since my bed smells like him."

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

Sore hocks, pododermatitis.....such an interesting subject. In my 20 years, I've actually found that long nails and flat floors cause sore hocks. If a rabbit is walking in a flat hard floor, their nails can't sink in like they would in dirt, which changes the gait and puts stress on the back of the foot. Long nails do the same, even in cages. And lastly, some rabbits have a longer spine and it can effect their gait as well, making them carry more weight behind the high point and stressing the hock. That is what caused sore hocks. House rabbits are very prone when they walk on hard floors, wire floors actually allow the front of the foot and nails to sink below the wire and promote a natural gait. Dirty conditions certainly don't help pododermatitis either. But yeah, just watch a rabbits back feet when they walk on dirt, they are on their toes, and the toes dig in to promote grip.... anything that disturbs that gait or lifts the front of the foot causes pododermatitis. Some breed are more likely to get pododermatitis like rex, because the hair on their feet is short and separates down to the skin easily, Angoras as well funny enough but mainly if you shave the feet.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this.

We actually purchased our breeding stock from you. 3 years later still going strong! We actually move our rabbits to a play pen to breed; we let the buck hang out first and then the doe. Works like a charm.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear your Rabbits are producing well. You said it. The pen works like a charm. Thanks for watching.

@ConejosdeAngel

2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas a out Rabbitry, thanks for educating us

“Having such a good time she’s willing to make bad decisions” that gave me a good laugh! I also like using a run for the buck and doe to hangout in for breeding. I made a fully caged(bottom included) 8’x12’x4’high run for them to hangout in and breed :)

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds terrific great job

myth number 1: "oh rabbits are cheap to get into". Two months later youre thinking, " that ba#$%^d lied to me!" lol

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Having trouble selling rabbits? Place an add using Craigslist, Facebook and Hoobly -give your callers a pick up date. 1week after weaning. Good luck I hope you find your Rabbitry balance.

@longbowbanjoAL

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter never said anything about selling them lol just getting into them. now i understand that selling will upset cost or even pour over into profit but still not what was mentioned. either way you responded with concern and good advice for your agenda. and thats admirable. i personally think you have one of the best rabbit channels on youtube. so rest assured my comment was in good humor and nothing else lol

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it.

@lupapp75

10 ай бұрын

I bought 2 english angora rabbits that cost me $250 and they're cheap. Then I got a Lionhead rabbit. I mean all of them are pet rabbits. The total I spent with them including😮 the set up in the house is over $1000 dollars. Now, I have to spend over $500 dollars each to neuter the 2 males. To spay the female is over $700. Those pet rabbits are not cheap like I was thinking it would be.😂

When I was starting, I was told not to touch the kits but I've had does kindle out of the nest box so I had to touch the kits. That's how I realized that #1 was a myth. People come up with some weird ideas sometimes.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I was told that as well. Thanks for watching!

Thank you. I purchased my first breeding pair and I love binge watching your videos. Thank you for the education and being straight to the point. Im sincerely grateful for the time and effort you have spent making these videos. A big thank you a thumbs up and a subscription to your channel.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words. Thank you so much for watching the channel!

We've had lots of "problems" with our does lifting for the first time and your advice had been spot on for helping us get them bred! Even your advice on our "mean" doe was perfect and she is the picture of docility now, LOL. Thank you SO much for this channel and the time you've put into it so we can learn!!

Please show more about the “rabbit run” & how to keep them safe from predators. Nice video, thank you ☺️

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

You bet thanks for watching

@alsocupcakes8885

3 жыл бұрын

Second this! ^^ I’m so curious about the run. Your videos are awesome, btw :)

Oh god, i needed to find this video 4 years ago. Seeing that my rabbits were refusing to breed despite having EVERYTHING in order was the straw that broke the camels back for me. Thats when i sold my entire rabbitry off :(

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that you had so much trouble. Thanks for taking the write your comment

@geministrial950

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter Thats fine. Maybe in the future i'll try again, and this time i'll be better prepared thanks to your videos 😊

I can tell you wanted to LOL over some of these myths!! 😂 Thank you so much! “People are the funniest people” (Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In)

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised how many folks contact me and tell me that I need to bring my domestic rabbits inside???

This is one of the best channel i saw that has the best content about rabbits.😍 i've been applying your strategies in my small rabbitry too. You're superb😍 keep inspiring people. Godbless --Lienzie from Philippines

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for that!

@hurcellwilson212

3 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting out. Zone 8a n.c. near the beach. Any info is greatly appreciated. Ty.

I want to thank you for all this great quality information on everything rabbits. I will be watching all your videos over and over so my husband and I have lots of knowledge before we tap into the meat rabbit world. Just again want to express my gratitude! God bless you and your family.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words. I’ll do my very best to keep producing Rabbit videos!

We use the exact same setup works great. instead of totes we used concrete colvert cylinders half buried to use ground temp with poured concrete floors with drainage so they can be sprayed out with half a blue 55 gallon barrel upside down for tight fit and then a insulated roof over that.. Open runs to fenced with chicken wire buried to keep diggers from going under and bird net covered they share with the chickens and live in a colony. We did get some ring worm break out once when we had our run over populated but if you keep your numbers down we didn't have any problems not even ear mites.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome. They really produce well when you create environment like that. Thanks for sharing

What should I do if a baby rabbit has diarrhea after I weaned them

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t feed them greens Feed a handful of hay in the morning and Stick to pellet only no treats

In my family, everyone will eat rabbit meat, but most will not help in the harvesting "murdering" them. A lot of people in this country will go hungry when the SHTF. The old ways of living are lost on them.

@demartin975

2 жыл бұрын

And why must the shtf? I swear some, no, too many of y’all seem to seriously wish and hope for some bad shit to happen. Maybe even nudge things in that direction nowadays. Sad sad people.

Im so glad i watched this video because I'm wanting to upgrade alot of stuff on the farm and one was to make my rabbit cages more soft by putting PVC coating on the floor but now that I've that the sore hawks is false i can rest easy

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!

Ohhh yes... I love my fellow rabbit and couldn't eat them. Though they are feeder rabbits, and I didn't know one was male and the other female and well you know...the rest was history. I still love them.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Why would anyone think that rabbits can't live outside??? They come from outside! Wild rabbits live outside!

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised I receive as many comments as I do about bringing my rabbits inside.

@hermithag

Жыл бұрын

These are the same people that think dairy cows could survive in the wild.

@janinedear-barlow

6 ай бұрын

@@Invisble748 I've had hundreds of pet rabbits and they can absolutely be kept outside.

@MaximumCuteness

6 ай бұрын

@@Invisble748rabbits are outside animals they belong outside knock it off

#5???? Like WHAT???? I'm pretty certain they've lived outdoors for a good portion of life on this planet.

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

Yea It’s surprising how many people leave comments telling me to stop raising rabbits outside???

This video came out at just the right time. I have two does that won't cooperate with the buck, and I was going to take them to the next sale, but I will try this first. Thanks!

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

One last chance, hope she lifts. That doe will never know how close she was to leaving.

I love how you give potentially upsetting info. Kind but firm.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Im so glad you liked the video.

I love your set-up. Think I'm gonna do some ad ons to mine now.

Always great information, tips and tricks!

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

So Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting. It means a lot.

Thanks Bobby. I learn something new with every video you produce.

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you find the channel helpful. Thanks for commenting!

NEW SUBSCRIBER- thank you for the awesome info!! 🤗

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

You bet thanks for watching

Great info! We ❤ this channel!

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the comment. It's very much appreciated.

I can't help but laugh at folks telling me that rabbit meat has no nutrition. I ask them why would you think that? They said that all they eat is grass. Lmao. When was the last time you saw a cow eat a steak?? Really folks. Think before your mouth opens. Otherwise you tell everyone that you are brain dead!! Lmao

@ericsimmons4868

3 жыл бұрын

The irony is that rabbit meat is among the most healthy you can eat, surpassing even venison. If you have health problems (i.e. cardiac patient, low sodium or fat diet), upset stomach, etc rabbit meat is particularly great.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting I couldn't agree more.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised how often I here folks say it isn't healthy.

@tinytexasgarden9420

3 жыл бұрын

I have never eaten rabbit meat, but to assume it has no nutrition does seem silly.

@WolpertingerHaven

3 жыл бұрын

The only issue with rabbit meat, so I've heard, is that if someone eats too much they run the risk of developing some kind of protein issue. Don't remember what it was called. I breed and eat rabbits. They are one of the most versatile and beneficial creatures on the planet. Loving pets as well as good producers. Mine live in on ground breed specific/ gender specific colonies and are fed fresh foods as well as their general pellets and hay. It kills me when people give me the jaw dropped faces when I say "meat rabbit" or anything of the sort.

Great info! Thank you!

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

Neat idea on the storage container chick feeder!

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

thanks I had them sitting around for the rabbit water bowls. The chicks were burning through their starter pellet so I had to make one in a pinch. It works pretty well.

Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

"Willing to make some bad decisions" that's funny

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

Great channel, learning a lot. I’ve made totes attached to the hutch, actually used old coolers. Checked it after few days. Doe keeps hers nice and clean, bucks is piles with droppings and urine. Any way to train him to do it in the hutch,not the tote?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Some rabbits are cleaner than others I’d keep cleaning the tote every other week until the buck stops and remove the urine so your rabbits don’t get dirty fur or dreads. Doe’s usually stop after they kindle the first time.

Hello, I'm a prepper. Garden going, fruit trees, researching what form of protein to raise. Rabbits seem the likely choice. I'm zone 8a near the beach N.C. plenty of shade trees, big area however restricted 30x50. Building materials ( I'm a roll off container driver and construction is booming) are free except rabbit fencing for hutches. How should I start out??? Ty.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Start Small. No need to go too big. A buck and two doe’s will feed a family. 4 cages kzread.info/dash/bejne/moeYvMRygZewacY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYmjsbisp9XWfNY.html

Lol bad decisions good one Good info

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

Thanks for this awesome video. In what country are you?

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 🇺🇸United States

Love your videos! I’ve learned a lot from you. Have you ever had issues with ants getting into the drilled holes and attacking the kits? We have a huge issue with ants here.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

Lightly sprinkle Diatomaceous earth in the totes and outside around the totes Thanks for watching!

Very informative! I'd like to see a video of how you catch the rabbits after their "date" in the chicken run. Also how to maintain the totes in deep snow.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Most of the time they’re so tuckered out I can walk right up to them and grab them by scruffing quickly and pick them right up in my arms In the winter time I put a nice thick plastic over the run to keep the snow out and everything dry so they don’t bring snow into the totes where the litter is... I’ll be sure to put that on the video ASAP thanks

Thank you

Those nesting boxes look like great conditions for the rabbits but not very secure; in my area, skunks, racoons, weasels, and coyotes would dig them out in short order.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

We have coyotes, coons and skunks but no weasels

Another great video. Any ideas why my litter has 2 of 7 kits with no tail? Zero tail. Also I have a buck that will not mate unless he can chase the doe around.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

No tail? What breed of rabbits? Is your non breeding buck younger?

@randomcuriosities8441

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter yeah no tail, just a round little butt. They are cross between Californian doe and red New Zealand buck. Otherwise healthy though. The buck I mentioned is from the same parents previous litter. He's 6 months. What i was saying is I had a doe that would lay down for him but he wouldn't mate unless she would run around. So I would have to get her to run around then would chase and mate. Its funny he wants to play first but she just lays still. Thank you so mich for making these videos.

@alsocupcakes8885

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s a birth defect? Genetic mutation, or the mother nibbling?

Yes yes yes so excited about new video

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Working on it now thanks Stay tuned...

Thank you this is such a helpful tip. My female Wants it but won't let my buck mount her. Grrr very frustrating

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Best of luck with your rabbits

Line breed for a 6 legged rabbit ( like that old thanksgiving turkey they used to have during the lions game)

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

That is one tasty Turkey. Line breeding is a terrific way to achieve absolutely beautiful two legged rabbits. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Great video, it's good to see heathy happy rabbits.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

What can i do to stop my baby rabbit from having diarrhea i just weaned it a week ago

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

No more greens . Stick to hay lots of hay and the pellet. Fresh water every 12 hours Things should dry up

Thanks

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome

Hares and wild rabbits ate a different species than domestic rabbits. There are now "designer" breeds of domestic rabbits for pet only. In America domestic species can't breed with wild rabbits.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching. you may like this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4OnktChZrLLmJM.htmlfeature=shared

I like the breading coop.

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

@georgeingridirwin6180

11 ай бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter sorry about the autocorrect.. breeding coop. LOL I have shown it to my husband & son who helps us. I know you said it's part of your chicken coop. But we are now trying to decide where we might do this. Thank you for all your brilliant ideas.

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

@@georgeingridirwin6180 Thanks for the kind words. You're very welcome.

In your first myth you referenced wild rabbits in your discussion. Such comparisons aren't really relevant to domesticated rabbit keeping. They're not the same species and cannot interbreed. Also, while they have some similarities in form and lifestyle they are not identical.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Very true-sorry that was a little confusing I was referring to touching kits in the litter as well as finding wild rabbits in the yard. Myth#1 Don’t touch Wild rabbits in the yard- because mom won’t return to nurse them- it’s due to them being abandoned and has nothing to do with your scent. This time of year, We field about 2-3 calls a week about returning them to where you found them due to them being abandoned by mama rabbit so she can have her next litter-its not because mama refused to nurse them or because you touched them. Thanks for commenting and watching.

Nice breeding strategy they like it best dont they lol Much love xoxox

I breed the two does on March 1st, now I have 18 rabbits. LOL

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats

There's a lot of misinformation concerning rabbit care out there and I've learned to trust the advice of breeders over house rabbit groups even though I don't run a rabbitry (only own two pet rabbits). What keeps meat/show rabbits in good health, shape and mood also applies to house rabbits. Also, rabbit meat is one of the best and tastiest meats out there.

I feel like a jerk keeping my rabbits in cage hutches after watching this and seeing how happy they can be when free. Do you have a video about designing/rabbit proofing a coop?

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

You bet. Here's a how to build series. There's no audio but it shows the dimensions cut and on our website there's a free build plan you can print out therabbitrycenter.com

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

How to Build our Rabbit Hutch- kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYmjsbisp9XWfNY.html

Can you please make a video on flies and how to prevent flystrike in buns? I’m new to rabbits

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

You can move them indoors to prevent insect bites

That rat is a savage. It took 2 babies

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

yea that was nuts!

Bobby I have 2 litters that I am going to be weaning on the same day. can i put them together in a large cage or do they need to be separate? they will be 5 weeks old when i wean them

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you don’t need to know where they’re from or who they belong to. You bet!

@tracybruring7560

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter One litter are florida whites and one is mini rex. should be easy thanks i was worried they would fight

How often do you clean out the kindling totes, especially in winter?

@TheRabbitryCenter

11 ай бұрын

If we have rabbits, kindling, we will clean them on day 29 If you have a buck living in them, I would check them at least every month And clean them when needed. All rabbits will behave differently. If you have a rabbit it's been in the tote I would re-introduced that rabbit and the 28th or the 29th of gestation that way they won't pee in the kindling tote

9:33 LMAO!!

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

OK I gotta know.. How do you have a New Zealand white doe without red eyes ?? I'm guessing it's a cross, just curious.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Did you mean blue eyes?

@floydlenz2280

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter I guess so, they looked a lot darker than blue in the video.. Anyway yes the blue eyes.. Would that be the "Vienna" gene I've read about?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I think what we have in our line is a chinchilla gene that causes a blue gray eye color. We have a long list of folks waiting for these rabbits. The Vienna gene will also express blue eye color but it’s a much brighter blue. Thanks for asking.

Have you done any experiments with fodder sprouts as rabbit feed? I'm trying to do this but I can't get the does pregnant. I'm wondering if its because of not understanding the dry feet to sprout feed conversion on weight per day of feed or other factors?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

No I Stick to 16% protein pellet and Pastor Hay Also once or twice a week some clover Dandyline comfrey plantain salad Rarely do I give little treats of banana and fruit that’s a special occasion Have you tried using a different buck? Are they getting 30 minutes with the buck?3 fall offs?

@noahriding5780

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter Thanks. Surprised by how fast you replied! I'll try again, maybe I didn't have them in long enough.

@noahriding5780

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter Also hope your bee channel takes off.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

@@noahriding5780 thanks for that. l very much enjoy beekeeping. Do you have bees as well?

@noahriding5780

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter Yeah. I know enough to get into trouble but don't consider myself too far into it yet. Right now I've got one hive that gets aggressive every time I go in. Its my next problem to solve. Thanks very much for your help & work.

To help keep the rabbits cool, do you use actual marble tiles or are they porcelain? Does it matter? I want to use tiles to help them in the summer. Just want to know what the absolute best option is.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Home Depot closest to me doesn’t sell them any more I actually go to the service desk and after doing an internet search using my phone. I take the sku# up to the service desk. And order a 12” square marble tile and have it delivered to the store. Ceramic works but marbles the best option. Also here’s a video to help you take red neck air conditioning to a new level m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/nGqNx7twaMK-fM4.html

@samanthairish8467

2 жыл бұрын

i do the porcelain or ceramic tiles from Lowe's. keep them in my fridge so they are cold when they go in. disinfect when i take them out of the cage. very inexpensive and works well. don't freeze them though, fur will stick to them and get pulled out

Bringing the female to the male helps too.

I want to work at your farm I'm a rabbit lover I have newZealand White palomino chinchilla California want to learn more from u. love from Pakistan

How many rabbits do you own and keep? How many litters do you have a year? Do you make money with your rabbits or does the money you make go right back to the rabbit supplies and feed?

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

We run four bloodlines (8)breeders Approximately 15 to 20 Litters a year Our Rabbitry Profits at a hobbyist level. Thanks for watching!

@luckypawrabbitryrescue5230

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This video is going to make me subscribe....

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Please what vitamins to give rabbits

@TheRabbitryCenter

8 ай бұрын

I feed a high quality pellet along with hay and vegetables that provide all the vitamins and minerals they need. No additives, drugs, or even vitamin supplements used. Do your best to maintain the cleanest rabbitry You can stick to breeding only the healthy rabbits, and your rabbitry should stay strong on its own. Avoid sharing open ground and run caged hutches if possible to avoid infections and disease from parasites on the ground. Not everyone wants to do that some folks enjoy a colony set up and that’s their choice. Folks are raising rabbits differently, and I recommend doing it the way you want. Best of luck!

@TheRabbitryCenter

8 ай бұрын

If you’d like to learn more about rabbit first aid you might enjoy this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/iouY0JJvlr3borg.htmlsi=SD4PWU3j0FyH-mGe

Ho how do you deal with the mouse getting into the kindling tote? My biggest concern in breeding rabbits are the rats, next are the wild cats (I have only 4 rabbits & live in the city)

@restriayu1108

3 жыл бұрын

next month I'm going to start my rabbits breeding plan. sure will try your tips for the stubborn doe... thanks

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Use Hardware cloth instead of 2”x4” cage wire

So I just found your channel and love it 💚💚💚 just got into breeding rabbits for meat. And you talked about there meat. Is it true you can get protein overload eating it to much??? What do you recommend?

@hermithag

Жыл бұрын

"In the old days" it was called rabbit starvation because wild rabbit is so very lean and we humans need fat to stay healthy. Our domestic rabbits aren't as lean and we usually eat other types of protien through out the week and/or add fat while cooking rabbit (I love adding a little bacon grease.)

I didn't know that we can give to rabbits bananas 😮 Is banana good for them?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely But fruits are high and sugars and carbs and they are considered treats. rabbits digestion is designed for high-fiber diets I usually feed just a couple slices or one peel To each rabbit

How can I contact you sir?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

www.therabbitrycenter.com/contact-us/

What would cause a doe to act like a buck when she's out in with one?? Mine has done this with two different bucks this week! I just don't get it.

@TheRabbitryCenter

Жыл бұрын

When a doe mounts a buck that means she really wants to be bred- sometimes even an experienced Buck can't seem to get a hold of her or you may have a buck that is inexperienced or smaller than the doe if possible try a different buck or cut back the bucks feed slightly to make him want to breed more than eat. Maybe he gets tuckered out too fast this will also help us stamina.

My little doe( the new girl) was so scared that as soon as i put her in my buck's cage( Romeo is a lover and gentle) she ran herself stupid and made him dizzy with trying to keep up with her. She ran so many circles that i lost count in less than a minute. Lol. She was acting terrified.

@ericsimmons4868

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes they do that but are actually just playing hard to get. Check her tail--if it's up, she's in the mood and wanting a little foreplay (exercise) first.

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I always remove everything in the cage due to the breeding tornado.

Do you think it would be okay to shave the rabbits in the summer to help keep them cool? Have you tried this?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

I think a frozen 1-liter water bottle and some shade will do the trick. Just freeze a bunch to swap them out. Rabbits body temp needs to stay steady. Yes, a thin layer of fur would be cooler than a full coat but night time would get rough and during cold spells could possibly cause hypothermia.

How old do you keep does breeding?

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I keep them until their litter numbers start to go down. They average about 2-3 years

Do rabbit eat corn??

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but I don’t feed corn If your referring to the video clip that’s a borrowed video from another Rabbitry

I keep my rabbit on carpet but he doesn't tear at it or anything he goes in a litter box

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Thanks for sharing!

another myth the ears are not handles

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for this info but why does my doe kill her babies

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

are you finding them on the wire? New Mom?

@adrianajencu7949

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter yes out of their nest they not in wire cage they have a room for themselves and she's new mom first litter n the babies some legs were eaten

@hermithag

Жыл бұрын

A new mom might be anxious and "over clean" her kits. I found an entire litter in my yard having been pulled out of the nest box and the cage, half eaten by a cat that had learned how to reach in.

@priscillawagner6205

Жыл бұрын

Also, she could be getting spooked by something. A doe with kits needs peace and quiet. She will kill her litter of she senses danger or is anxious. --Storey's guide to raising rabbits

Do you advice for a rabbit who wont take care of her babies?

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

CARING FOR A LITTER OF RABBITS/LIMIT YOUR LOSSES kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX55pLmEg9m5j5s.html

@gabriellabridges7533

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you!

rabbit meat plus good eggs, will fully feed your dog, probably you too. Rabbit meat alone, due to the lack of fat, will not provide enough calories, so other animal fat is needed.

Won't breed they go to freezer

When should I rebreed my doe she only had one

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

If that kit lives rebreed mama when that kit reaches 4 weeks old -She’ll need to nurse that rabbit for at least 4-5 weeks before weaning but if it dies rebreed her immediately.

@diegom3735

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter ok thanks

i thought you had to bring the female to the males cage how does a nutural area work for the buck when nit is not his cage(home)

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Doe’s will only be territorial when it comes to their own cage or area. You can use a different area, cage, pen or coop to breed them with a buck. When colony rabbits breed there’s no controlling it.

@17buckrogers

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you

Great video. I raised meat rabbits also and I learned lots. 🐇

Why don’t you just let them always stay in the run pen? Separated by sex if you don’t want out of control breeding?

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for asking, that would absolutely work. We sell most of our rabbits so we need to make sure that they have zero issues we inspect them frequently so we need to have easy access to them. When they’re running in the run They’ll get minor battle wounds from sibling rivalry over establishing dominance. Also Fleas and we can’t forget the escape artists.

Wrong about line breeding I had a rabbit with a deformed face and plenty of deaths it created problems for me

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that. If you’re having problems then Breed different rabbits into your lines. That’s a indicator it’s time to outcross. If your not seeing characteristics you prefer or the litters are unhealthy than introduce a new different rabbit with preferred characteristics.

just rase your rabbit it dont lift

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

Table top mating can be very effective

Yes you have beautiful healthy rabbits you have a nice rabbitry but you should know rabbits are not supposed to eat corn they cannot digest the corn please don't feed your rabbits any more corn

@TheRabbitryCenter

2 жыл бұрын

I agree I don’t recommend you feed corn to rabbits

Sooo SAD :( im a bunny rescue

@TheRabbitryCenter

3 жыл бұрын

We find homes for many pet rabbits as well -We take in several abandoned rabbits every year -farming isn’t all we do. But we do pride ourselves on showing families how to start their own backyard production with high-quality Chemical free all natural meat at a dollar a pound.

@alsocupcakes8885

3 жыл бұрын

They’re living happy lives though, and being eaten sustainably. It’s not a pointless death, they’re actually feeding people, you know?