Rabbits

Tips for Healthy Rabbit Teeth
December 17, 2024 · · Rabbits

Do rabbits’ teeth keep growing? Learn tips for healthy rabbit teeth and why it is essential to trim rabbit teeth regularly.

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Choosing Meat Rabbits
May 31, 2023 · · Rabbits

While no one is sure when, where, or how rabbits were originally domesticated, they have been a meat source for humans for 20,000 years.

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Bunny Bits
February 7, 2023 · · Rabbits

Many new rabbit owners buy a pair of “does” only to have kits a few weeks later. Learn how to determine the gender of your rabbit.

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Colony Raising Rabbits
December 27, 2022 · · Rabbits

For those looking for alternatives to cage raising their rabbits, colony raising is being recognized more frequently as an option.

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How Rabbit Farming Differs in the Winter
December 20, 2022 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

Whether you’re raising meat rabbits or rabbits for show, rabbit farming changes seasonally. What works in summer may not work in winter.

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An Introduction to The American Chinchilla
November 1, 2022 · · Rabbits

American Chinchillas, or AmChins as they are sometimes called by breeders, are large, quick-growing rabbits and one of three Chinchilla rabbit breeds.

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An Introduction to Angora Rabbits
May 5, 2022 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

Angora rabbits can be an adorable and productive addition to a homestead because of their wonderful capacity to produce a fiber that is highly sought-after by hand spinners and mills.

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5 Meat Rabbit Facts to Know Before You Buy
March 22, 2022 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

Raising rabbits for meat is a wonderful way to harvest your own meat in a small area. But there are some rabbit facts you should know before buying your first rabbit.

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An Easy Guide to Tanning Rabbit Hides
December 14, 2021 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

Many homesteaders see the value of raising rabbits for meat. Rabbits reproduce well, grow fast, eat food you can grow yourself, and produce manure for the garden.

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How to Build Your Own Rabbit Hutch (Diagrams)
October 10, 2020 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

 I recently saw a letter in Countryside and Small Stock Journal from a lady who was seeking plans for a rabbit hutch. After sending her the plans for my design, I realized that some of the other readers out there may find it useful as well.

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Raising Meat Rabbits Economically
October 26, 2019 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

Add to Favorites By Dennis Douthart – Rabbits make delicious eating! Plus, raising meat rabbits is relatively easy, and if you shop around for bargains, the materials needed for raising meat …

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How Much Are Rabbits and What Does it Cost to Raise Them?
February 13, 2019 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

How much are rabbits? It may be surprising to learn that rabbits are not the cheap/easy starter pet that they are made out to be.

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Rabbit Cages or Colonies: Which is Better?
February 13, 2019 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

If you want to try your hand at raising rabbits for meat, fiber, or as pets, you’ll have to decide whether to keep them in rabbit cages or colonies.

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What Fruits Can Rabbits Eat?
February 13, 2019 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

What fruits can rabbits eat? While there are a variety of fruits your rabbit can safely eat, there are a few that you should steer away from feeding.

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A Guide to the Best Feed for Rabbits
February 13, 2019 · · Homesteading, Rabbits

What comprises the best feed for rabbits? There are a few rules of thumb you should consider if you want to raise healthy, happy bunnies.

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