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When starting a meat rabbit project/rabbitry/etc, how many rabbits/cages do you get? I heard a trio is a good start and add more later. With cages I know it's one per rabbit, but how many grow out cages do I need? How do you figure out if you're saving money/breaking even/etc.? I figured I buy...

Only commercial rabbit processors want white coated rabbits, as the pelts can be dyed any colour. Regardless, the market for young rabbit skins is very poor and most pelts are considered waste. I believe you meant that people want smaller, and not larger weights for pets, and this is true. Oh...

You may remember I posted about what some good meat breeds are. I got mostly NZ, Cals, Florida White, and Champagne. Well, there's unlimited NZ and Cals here. No luck on Florida White. Found 3 breeders for American Blue. But then read somewhere else that since AB are harder to come by there's...

For hiding rabbits (I'm assuming your rabbit will be outdoors because of your Hubby's preference) : rabbit cages can be built under porches, in a garage, in a shed, behind thick bushes,ect. It actually provides shade, which is really good. Keeping down the smell via composting, lime, straw, ect...

When you say it's easy to hide a rabbit, I would love to hear your tips. I get the cleaning upkeep. Hubby won't let a rabbit in the house because of the smell(s), and larger cage. May I ask what kind of bird you have? I'm curious, lol. Everyone else, you are awesome. Some of the responses made...

Animals are allowed here. I'm meaning in the future if we move to a rv park, I can't keep anything outdoors, animals/storage etc. Hubby won't let me keep a rabbit indoors, but will allow a bird indoors. I didn't get into it with the bird people, I just ignored their rantings about rabbit meat.

I'm torn between a parrotlet and a rabbit. Hubby has low noise tolerance, so thinking bird may not work. Rabbit I could have for a pet or food. But since we're on a month to month lease, I don't know what the future holds for housing for the rabbit. So I thought of butchering him/her. Well that...

I don't own a rabbitry, but as a "customer" I thought I would input my thoughts. I love breeders (no matter how big or small) with websites. If it's not updated and looks like a 3 year old did it, it puts me off. Also, with websites it helps build confidence that I know you're actually a breeder...

So the breeder got back to me. "the mom is 12# calif and the dad is 100% pedigree flemish. the kits all look like him. they are 25.00 because of the less amount of flemish. the more flemish (flemish hybrid mom ) the higher. They are pet quality (meat too) because they are not pedigree. they look...

@Ivory, thank you for the pricing suggestions/examples. I'll keep that in mind. @Kyle, thanks for the heads up. I plan on feeding pellets and a little hay. @Sinnfox, whoa those prices seem crazy low. On CL I've seen cali go for $10-15. And the breeder I talked to wanted $100 for their show...

The breeder was asking $40. I think he sells them for pets? I sent them questions, but haven't replied yet. I keep your questions in mind when he does reply back. I know they sell flemish for $100, does that seem high? Did a quick google search on cage size and seen 4'x2' as min, someone uses a...

I can't guess on colors, b/c I'm still new and don't get genetics. But fingers crossed for your blue, lol. Eeeek, but feeling them move thing is sooo exciting.

Thanks for posting this, I'm sure it will be helpful to others. I'm not a breeder, but have went through plenty of ads. For me a website/facebook page is huge. I like to be able to see what else is available, more pricing etc.) I feel it does add confidence, and I am more willing to spend money...

Browsing through for sale adds on fb when I came across a breeder selling hybrid breeds. 1/2 cali, 1/2 flemish. I've always wanted a flemish, but not enough room let alone $ for food. So when I seen this cross, I thought this is a possibility. Has anyone seen/had/have one? The breeder doesn't...

Hello again. So I've been smitten by the looks/size of lionheads. Since I've never owned one and am trying to learn more, I though it best to ask their owners. Is your lion affectionate? If yes, how so? Is he/she timid? Is he/she outgoing? Is he/she easily handled by your child/ren? Do you...