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    More questions about meat rabbits...

    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...
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    Stuck on which rabbit breed to get..

    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...
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    Stuck on which rabbit breed to get..

    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...
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    Dealing with anti meat people?

    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...
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    Dealing with anti meat people?

    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...
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    Dealing with anti meat people?

    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.
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    Dealing with anti meat people?

    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...
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    My own web site

    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...
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    hybrid 1/2 cali 1/2 flemish?

    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...
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    hybrid 1/2 cali 1/2 flemish?

    @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...
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    hybrid 1/2 cali 1/2 flemish?

    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...
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    Popple watch: Breezy and Liz! (Liz had 5)

    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.
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    Craigslist ads

    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...
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    hybrid 1/2 cali 1/2 flemish?

    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...
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    Lionhead

    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...
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    Printing business cards

    I recommend Vistaprint. My husband has a detailing business and got his from there. If you use one of their 45 designs you just pay for shipping...
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    it's a pleasure to belong to rabbittalk

    I too was on another forum and it wasn't as helpful or friendly. They seemed to pick me out for wanting to house rabbits outdoors and I am considering eating/breeding meat rabbits. Two things they don't like. So I tried this forum and have had no problems what so ever.
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    think this is lame or not?

    I'm a little confused. So you're wondering if it's lame or not to have a fundraiser for you to move to Montana? Edit I read your other post, and checked out the website.
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    Lionheads and heat tolerance?

    I love the look of lionheads, and their size is great too. I found a breeder who raises them outside year round so they should be acclimated. But I still worry about all that hair. Does anyone keep theirs outdoors in hot weather? I'm in Texas and it can get into the triple digits. I plan on...
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    Building hutch/cage questions

    Thinking of making 2-3 cages. Size wise thinking 18x24x24 or 18x24x30, haven't chosen a breed yet. Looked on Klubertanz website and it's $77.10 for 50' 1/2"x1/2"x18" 16 gauge. I'd hate to see the cost on shipping. A cage on their site for a 24x24x18 1/2"x1" for the floor and 2"x1" sides. With...
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