Recent content by Rabbit Mill Farms

In my state the min is 8 weeks. Even if that wasn't the case though I routinely lose 3-7 week olds to coccid so I never sell at less than 8 weeks. If coccid isn't a problem in your area and the state law allows it...then the earlier the better!

A lot of people use blue seal without this problem. Juvenile Enteritis is usually caused by changing feed or stress. Try keeping your kits on the mom a few more weeks and avoid any sudden food changes for rabbits between 3-7 weeks old. I had a similar problem. Now I keep kits with the mom...

These cages each have a sliding door that lets you open it to connect to the adjacent cage. So as the rabbits grow they will get access to 2 cages, then separated at 3lbs into 4 cages, Then separated at 5lbs into more cages...etc etc. The ones in the photo are 12 cages per cube with several...

I feed each doe 4oz as normal. I have an additional 40 does being raised to add to the harem, so it is closer to 80 adult does right now. Then add in 100-150 raise-outs at any given time + breeder bucks.

I run a similar operation that I started 6 months ago. I use the dried manure to make byproducts for mushroom growing. The manure makes me FAR more than the rabbits do... and I breed as aggressively as possible to maximize rabbit profits. I don't use a "laboratory setup" as you suggest though...

Switching feeds kills young rabbits.... so sometimes gotta soak up the price changes for a few months to get a good window for a food switch. I switched to a cheaper feed last month and lost 50% of my grow outs over the following 2 weeks. My old feed was $20 from a local ag store. My new feed...