Rabbit reproduction raising rabbits ebook on breeding rabbits. All of this will come from training and experience. I have meat rabbits for sale in waterloo rabbits for. Raising rabbits for beginners animals grit magazine. If you are such an animal enthusiast, raising rabbit for commercial usage will be an excellent opportunity to turn what you love. May 24, 2018 guide to raising rabbits book duration. Resources for new bunny owners feeling a bit overwhelmed. A complete handbook on backyard and commercial rabbit production replaces an earlier publication of the same name that was produced by the peace corps in 1982.
They dont take up much space, are very quiet, and when managed correctly can provide meat, pelts, and possibly fiber for your family. We are here to promote the wellkeeping of rabbits in all of their capacities, and help your rabbit experience begin as smoothly as possible. You may have been considering raising chickens, geese, ducks, goats, sheep or other small livestock for meat, but once you learn how easy it is to raise rabbits, youll never consider another animal for a primary meat source. I hope you guys have learned a little bit about raising rabbits.
Meat rabbits have been bred over years with meat production in mind. Ten commandments for raising healthy rabbits mother earth news. That being said, i have ascertained that the domestic variant remains white meat like its antlerless counterpart. Two does and one buck should produce 180 pounds of meat per year. Raising rabbits is one of the simplest things you can do on your homestead, they. Im using this book myself, and i thoroughly recommend that you look into it as well. People get rabbits to be able to hold and cuddle them, yet what they dont realize is that rabbits are prey species and, as such, most are wired to be highstrung and skittish. Here in waterloo, iowa i operate a medium sized rabbitry where i breed my rabbits for meat, show and meat pets. Some decisions about caring for your rabbit are difficult to make. Pet rabbits 101 archives everything you need to know about.
Breeding meat rabbits 101 the imperfectly happy home. Raising rabbits 101 contains tons of information on the subject of raising rabbits ranging from feeding rabbits to breeding rabbits to kindling rabbits to rabbit health to rabbit housing to rabbit breed selection and much more. When raising rabbits for meat there are many options for food. Raising rabbits for meat and fur is a good way to make money but only if you do it on a large scale, and it should be done as supplementary income only. Review of storeys guide to raising rabbits in the rabbit hole. Raising rabbits 101 4th edition download ebook pdf, epub. The rabbit care section serves all who have rabbits.
Raising meat rabbits rabbits are a great choice of livestock for small and urban farms. The perfect butchering age is around 8 weeks of age. Given that most rabbits are easily stressed and that young children elementary school age and younger move quickly and are frequently loud, bunnies and little children generally dont mix. All these questions, and many more, are answered in 101 facts about rabbits, the amazing book which tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the world of rabbits. As well as learning all about caring for your rabbit, there are some fascinating facts which help you understand how a rabbits mind works and what his behaviour means. Raising rabbits 101 download a free copy of our best selling raising rabbits 101 4th edition ebook written by rabbit raiser aaron webster. But while websites are great for this, one can only say so much per topic on a website. Most of the time, rabbit raising involves similar animal husbandry practices independent of the purposes those rabbits serve, whether meat, fur, fiber wool, or pet.
After all, two rabbits will be 200 in a short amount of time. The same book won the childrens book council of australia picture book of the year award in 2007 and the western australian premiers book awards premiers prize in 2006. Turns out there are several things that can make your rabbits less likely to have a successful mating. The book was written specifically for anyone involved with or looking to get started raising rabbits. Rabbits act as a biological refrigerator as the meat from one animal can be consumed without storage. Rabbit reproduction ebook is entirely focused on reproducing rabbits, walking you through the process of mating, and then covering the entire season of a rabbits life from conception to teenagehood, so you will be able to avoid many of the typical losses. Most sources on raising rabbits for meat say that 6 feet of space is adequate for a doe and her litter. When you first start breeding rabbits sometimes it can be a big surprise when your rabbits dont breed like, well, rabbits. Weaning rabbits how tos how and when to wean, physiological versus physical weaning, and reducing the risk of stressinduced diarrhea after weaning baby bunny rabbits weaning is best done as a process rather than an event. We offer training through books, videos, and our blog to help you avoid common mistakes and start out strong with your bunny project.
Storeys guide to raising rabbits tells you everything you need to know to raise rabbits successfully. The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat mother. Raising rabbits 101 4th edition by aaron g webster. If youre consider starting your own rabbitry, a great source is a book called raising rabbits 101that has nearly every piece of information you could ever want to know on the subject. Show rabbits, pet rabbits, and livestock rabbits, breeders and pet owners alike. The rabbit book gathers information about showing many different kinds of rabbits at fairs and events, including fancy, angora, and commercial meat breeds.
Also, consider moving from an area in which you dont have the freedom to raise animals or have a garden. Teeth are kept worn to a proper length by the silicate and lignin content of grass and grass. There are many species in the rabbit family but all domesticated rabbits are believed to have descended from a single species known as the european rabbit. Storeys guide to raising rabbits is authored by bob bennett.
When i brought home our american chinchilla breeding trio, i had researched raising meat rabbits extensively. Raising meat rabbits is easy with survivalist 101s complete beginners guide, covering breed selection, feeding, housing, and butchering. In just 15 minutes a night while youre in your pjs. Rabbit raising problem solver paperback book raising rabbits. There is much more to raising rabbits than what you read here, or what you read in a book. Updated for 20, this book gives expert tips about how to show your rabbit in showmanship and compete in breed id and other 4. For his career contribution to childrens and young adult literature in the broadest sense tan won the 2011 astrid lindgren memorial award from the swedish arts council. Colony raising rabbits isnt hard, but there are a few considerations that can make setting up a rabbit colony go more smoothly. Raising and marketing rabbits is an ideal project for young people. As of the end of 2016 the author aaron webster is now donating the book in ebook format free of charge along with the other best selling rabbit empire products. The essentials of raising rabbits for profit step by. Find someone who raises rabbits and learn from them.
Because of the rapid renewability of rabbits, you dont need to worry about treating rabbits with vet care. Unfortunately that may mean losing some in the meat to bone ratio and growth rates, but i prefer my rabbits to not be stressed. Well talk about how to get started raising chickens, choosing a chicken breed, building a coop, raising chicks, chicken care, collecting and storing eggs, and more. Updated for 20, this book gives expert tips about how to show your rabbit in showmanship and compete in breed id and other 4h competitions. Keeping rabbits by elisabeth downing, got this book at the same time as the backyard rabbit farming book, also for only 4. A backyard meat rabbit operation can be a great idea for someone interested in producing their own healthful, drugfree meat. Beautifully illustrated with color photography, this guidebook covers everything you need to know to succeed. You want to start breeding does female rabbits when they are reaching maturity.
Ten commandments for raising healthy rabbits mother. From childhood, many of us have known bunnies primarily for their sterling qualities as pets cuddly, quiet and inquisitive. Jan 15, 2011 kids are the target audience of this book, but thats great for me. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. They can easily be raised in a variety of locations and climates, and require less space and infrastructure than many other species of livestock. He has authored six books on the subject of rabbits since 1975 and has had numerous articles published in. But im wanting to raise them for meat, and this book doesnt give a lot of details for that. The book focuses on helping fellow rabbit enthusiasts avoid many of the obstacles and pitfalls faced by first time rabbit raisers, that unfortunately cause many to quit the industry altogether. Maybe you just brought your new bunny home and realize you dont know much about having a pet rabbit. I am looking for the title of a childrens book about bunniesrabbits that i had when i was a kid. An educational site dedicated to making rabbit raising fun. Their bodies are described as being commercial in type, that is, muscular or wellmuscled full of meat. Weve got lots of info to help you and your rabbit s in.
The majority of information found in that handbook was an adaptation and revision of commercial rabbit raising agriculture handbook no. This is the classic, comprehensive, essential reference for all rabbit raisers. Full of great pictures and information, this book will take any pet rabbit owner to an expert level. They are quiet, dont require large tracts of land, and can consistently produce high quality food for the table. My name is haley and i am the founder of 101rabbits. If you like this vid check out the one on rabbit nest box diy. No problem i can hook you up with quality meat rabbit breeders within a week. Raising rabbits for meat is the howto guide to help y by eric rapp and callene rapp rabbits are one of the most sustainable, nutritious, and economic meat sources available. By the time you have read the entire book you will feel that you know smokey, who inspired the original rabbit health 101, and murray, who contributed so much to this most recent update. Breed selection, yearround care and feeding, safe housing, humane handling, and disease prevention and treatment are all addressed.
Whether you live on a full blown many acre homestead, or on a town lot in the burbs, rabbits are a viable option in your selfsufficiency and survival planning. Sep 14, 2015 the book was written specifically for anyone involved with or looking to get started raising rabbits for show, meat and or pets. Weve got lots of info to help you and your rabbits in becoming a happy house rabbit family. For smallmedium breeds, they can be bred at 67 months old. Aaron webster is the author of three separate books on the subject of raising and breeding rabbits, including raising rabbits 101 4th edition, raising meat pen.
Rabbits are extremely hot natured so it is important to place their shelter in a shaded area. If youre just starting out, id recommend starting with a trio 2 does and 1 buck. I learned, the hard way, that breeders dont generally sell a doe that is producing well. Booklist rise and shine rabbitry raising meat rabbits. The raising rabbits website has already provided absolutely free the basics of rabbit mating, kindling, litter care and weaning. Rabbit reproduction a world of raising rabbits e book our 87page e book covers all aspects of rabbit reproduction from mating, to pregnancy, kindling, care of the rabbit kits, weaning, sexing, and rebreeding. Considering this is the exception rather than the rule, well assume that, generally speaking, they are fun to raise. Bennett first became acquainted with rabbits at age 12 when he earned a boy scout merit badge for raising them. Kids are the target audience of this book, but thats great for me. A complete handbook on backy ard and commercial rabbit. I specialize in californian and new zealand rabbits. The book is a standalone volume that answers the vast majority of every rabbit raisers or pet rabbit owners questions about raising rabbits. The thought may have even occurred to you that you can make a lot of money raising rabbits. Many readers call storeys guide to raising rabbits the best rabbit book ever.
Before we can even think about breeding our rabbits we must have a good foundation stock. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Raising rabbits 101 is 173 pages long and contains just about all the information that one needs to get started raising rabbits or improve the success of their existing rabbitry. That includes researching and sourcing the best books and products to help. Check out arbas web page for helpful books and materials. Rabbits are one of the most rewarding livestock species to raise. Raising rabbits 101, written by famous rabbit raiser aaron webster, contains all the information that one needs to get started in the rabbit industry and have a successful experien. New zealand rabbits are a quintessential meattype rabbit. In the summer, it is wise to place frozen water bottles in the hutches with the rabbits to help keep them cool.
The revised edition incorporates feedback from veterinarians across the country and includes the latest information for the new millennium. A beginners guide to raising rabbits, including a rabbit barn, pens, feeders and waterers, breeding stock, care and feeding, breeding, butchering, and meat sales. It is important to know that when raising rabbits for meat that the older the rabbit gets, the tougher the meat becomes. Mar 11, 2020 raising meat rabbits is one of the most space efficient means of growing livestock for meat. So i like for them to have calm, confident temperaments. The 3 most important foods for a rabbit are hay, hay, and hay. The book was written specifically for anyone involved with or looking to get started raising rabbits for show, meat and or pets. Rabbits are fun to raise except when you have to go out and take care of them at 10 below zero. A primer on backyard meat rabbit raising practices.
Stories and pictures of rabbits from around the world are sprinkled throughout the book, adding personal touches to serious topics. Best breeds feeding and management showing and selling housing facilities and sanitation marketing disease, parasite, and predator control perfect. I cant really remember the story line but remember some small details. I want to start raising rabbits, so i want to know the basics. Glen carr, past executive secretary of the american rabbit breeders association arba, says his association recognizes 47 distinct breeds. But they do differ from other livestock species in some pretty significant ways. Rabbit raising problem solver was written for all rabbit owners, both pet owners and livestock rabbit owners. Raising rabbits 101, written by famous rabbit raiser aaron webster, contains all the information that one needs to get started in the rabbit industry and have a successful experience. Raising rabbits 101 pdf if you decide that raising rabbits is for you, keep this manual as a handy reference, and. Getting started raising rabbits with kids a mother far from home. Advice on feeding, housing, and much more will help you set up your own rabbitry. The initial costs in settingup is small, rabbits breed quickly and frequently, they have large litters and grow to a good marketable size in a very short time. Packed with practical information, this book covers every aspect of rabbit rasing, including. General pet care tips rabbit care 101 spca of texas.
If youd like more information on how to show rabbits in 4h clubs, check out the youth rabbit project study guide and raising meat pen rabbits guide by aaron webster. Raising rabbits 101 4th edition by aaron g webster, paperback. The topics that i cover include but are not limited to care, housing, diys, how tos, and upda. Rabbit reproduction raising rabbits ebook on breeding. Starting a rabbit farming business can be very lucrative, especially for businessminded people who have a passion for working with animals. That is why we created rabbit reproduction, a world of raising rabbits e book that. They breed year round and you only need a few animals to provide a steady meat supply. However, to build a successful, sustainable commercial rabbit farming business, you require sufficient knowledge of how to efficiently raise the rabbits, good management skills, and a good rabbit farming business plan. Labeled as being the ultimate guide to raising and showing rabbits, raising rabbits 101 is an essential how to guide that every modern rabbit raiser should have on their shelf. Bucks male rabbits are usually ready around 6 months old if a small breed, 7 months if medium, and 9 months for a large breed. Jul 09, 20 raising rabbits 101 3rd edition has been labeled as being the ultimate guide to raising and breeding rabbits by many successful rabbit raisers from all around the world. Rabbit farming business is a very profitable business, and many people are making money all over the world by raising rabbits for meat. This means you will need a larger breed so it will be a decent size by the 8week mark.
The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat. Heres our raising chickens 101 seriesa beginners guide in 6 chapters. According to rabbit production cheeke, patton, lukefahr and mcnitt, 1987, pg 190, a weanling rabbit gains a. Its almost a joke you go to the pet store or rabbit breeder, buy two of the cutest bunnies you ever did see, and the sales clerk assures you theyre both. I remember that it was about a bunch of bunny children and one day they all got ribbons from someone. It is easy, with our photos of 6 week old kits and adult rabbits and complete guidelines and tips. Bunnies are not great pets for very young children. This book includes great ideas for rabbit condos, exercise, litter box training, communicating with your rabbit, and more. Here are the most popular resources for new bunny owners. Storey s guide to raising rabbits is as essential to the owner of pet rabbits as it is to the farmer raising rabbits for meat or fur. Contrary to popular belief, rabbits do not need salt licks, vitamins, or hard wooden objects to wear their teeth down.
If youre consider starting your own rabbitry, a great source is a book called raising rabbits 101 that has nearly every piece of information you could ever want to know on the subject. If you want your pet rabbit to live inside, then this is the book for you. The last few books i have read, are from great britain and are really good on the idea of raising rabbits with a natural feed diet, for the economic reason and the health of the rabbits. The most popular for pet purposes, he says, are the. If you want to keep pet bunnies or exhibit rabbits at shows, the 4h guide to raising rabbits has everything you need to know about selecting and caring for healthy animals. Pet rabbits 101, rabbit care, rabbits as pets how to take care of a bunny perhaps youre interested in getting a pet rabbit, but youre unsure of how to care for it. If youve been raising rabbits for a while as a hobby, the thought may have occurred to you that you could make a little money raising them. Raising rabbits for profit all you need to know about.
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