5 Mistakes to Avoid When Raising Rabbits

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Have you been on the fence about raising rabbits? Here are 5 Mistakes to Avoid When or Before you start raising rabbits.



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[shelbys]

I've raised rabbits my whole life and this advise is the best I've seen. So many people are so impractical about what they're doing. This was laid out perfectly and all true statements

[kittyhawk]

I had 50 breeding does when I was 14 years old. I got my first two as babies and they loved to be held. They would snuggle their heads up against my neck. Yes, I held them a lot so they would be used to me holding them. Thankfully, I never had any of my rabbits scratch me. I did make a mistake when two of my bucks got together (my fault) and started fighting. I made the mistake of trying to break them up. One bit me thinking I was the other rabbit. Neither had ever tried to bite me before that. Well, I ended up with a wound on my hand that went to the bone. Their teeth are extremely sharp. I carry that horseshoe shaped scar on the base of my thumb to this day. That was 60+ years ago. There is a New Zealand breed that tolerates temperatures into the low 100's. You don't need a fan with them, but don't put their cages out in the sun. Keep your rabbits supplied with fresh, clean water. That is important. Automatic watering systems are available.

[jonalderson]

I watched this video almost a year ago. I re-watched today after raising rabbits. Everything is accurate! Thank you for your fantastic video!

[priscillawagner]

Great tips all! Storey's guide to raising rabbits suggested 14 gauge galvanized wire mesh 1/2 x 1 in for the bottom of cages. He literally wrote the book on raising rabbits, started the magazine Domesticated Rabbits, and wrote the Merck Veterinary Manual section dedicated to rabbit illness, disease and treatment. Highly recommend this book to all rabbit raisers for reference.
A misting system can help with high temps in summer.

[nemesisunchained]

Also in hot environments you can add marble tiles 12"×12" to set in your rabbit cage/pin, because marble is good for staying pretty cool all day and your rabbits will lay on them.

[leadfarmer]

Best beginner video of dos & don’ts EVER. I’m just starting out and I really needed to hear this brother. Thank you

[missannie]

My dad to my little sisters "all the rabbits escaped!" What's for dinner "chicken" lol

[villagesteader]

Old Vet Tech chiming in...your description of your holding technique was very good. Most people would only bring their difficult bunnies in for me to trim their nails...lol...you learn quickly!♥️🐇♥️

[nermalsturf]

"...until they go to freezer camp..." I've not heard culling/harvesting called that before, but I LOVE IT!!! I'm absolutely gonna use that terminology!

[darkwindblinding]

Loved this. I'm a single mom of 4 and started with meat rabbits about 4ish years ago. Some people are pretty judgemental about it. But truly I've found the exact opposite to be true my children respect and truly understand where meat comes from. We have a clean sustainable option that we respect deeply. Nothing goes to waste their poop grows our gardens. The meat feeds us. The innards can be saved for the dog, and while I don't use the pelts that option is for sure there. I totally agree with you about having a plan. Being very upfront with your kids. And always double triple and quadruple sex check. Lol nothing worse than a rogue buck running around your harem....I'd say for us along with everything thag was mentioned is hutch prep...a hitch must be easy to clean. Rabbits poop and pee alot and you need ro have a plan for where it's gonna go and what you're gonna use it for. A good rabbit cage should be easy to spray clean and should have a way to easily collect poop. Thanks for the video

[rickprice]

The way I handle back claws is by going to either Lowe's/HD ($10) or to Harbor Freight ($7) and buying a set of what are called welding sleeves. These go from your wrist to your mid/upper bicep and are held in place with elastic. Always tough and fireproof. This saves the shirt frome getting torn up and you from haveing to wear a jacket in the summer.

[MollyGoesLightly]

The lady I got my buns from said to fill balloons with water and freeze them. When hot just peel off the balloon and then the buns can lick it to get hydrated and stay cool. No plastic for them to chew on or to wash like you have with 2 liter bottles. I might put them in a bowl now so that they have ice AND water. Loved the vid, great suggestions!

[TimOvideos]

I learned number 4 quickly. My arms still look like I've been mining Atium. I never expected rabbits to have daggers attached to their feet and be able to just jackhammer them.

[toastymitsu]

I appreciate the advice. Urban homesteader that received two Dutch breeding rabbits as a gift from a farmer I feel more confident about it

[truthbombsmcgoo]

We just got our first blue Flemish Giant. Shes great, so sweet, calm, and clean. We have her in our apartment with us but were working on buying our own farm. I love learning about her care. Ms. Carrots is already spoiled

[zates]

"rabbits do breed like rabbits." lol.. deep thoughts ;) great video. Just kindled our first litter 3 weeks ago. WooHoo!!

[reneebrown]

I use half inch galvanized mesh wire but i also built a larger cage than most. I also put a tile that is 18" square tile for them to be able to get off the wire if they like. Each rabbit has their own fan. Great idea about the bug fan screen. My quail would love that.

[CiaofCleburne]

My rabbits here in suburbia are my manure/earthworm farmers! They each have a spot to get off the wire and they like to poop in that space. I use frozen soda bottles for them when the heat index becomes unbearable and they r all spoiled by the grandkids but...all that will change when we move to the homestead! Great video again and excellent idea for the bottom hutch wire.

[BriesBunnyBarn]

On top of breeding for heat tolerance also breed for Behavior. For the longest time I did not focus on the look of the rabbit or the body type, I only focused on the behavior. Now most of my rabbits demand pets all the time and my biggest Rex can be carried around like the tamest of cats.

[jbojkww]

Just found this channel and it seems awesome already. I’ve been breeding rabbits for 8 years and I’ve learned a LOT and still learning.