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I had someone ask if I wanted their harlequin buck (black magpie, 1 yr old) due to them moving. I told them sure cause I could use a harlequin for my meat rabbits to add in some color. Come to find out hes been neutered. So I cant use him and I cant afford to feed a rabbit that cant earn his keep. If any of you know someone who is looking for a companion rabbit let me know. Hes a sweetie and I'll put pics up in a bit when I get him home. He will be free to a good home.
 
Cute!!!!🥰 I wish I could take him but I don’t have the room for another rabbit! Man!
 
I had someone ask if I wanted their harlequin buck (black magpie, 1 yr old) due to them moving. I told them sure cause I could use a harlequin for my meat rabbits to add in some color. Come to find out hes been neutered. So I cant use him and I cant afford to feed a rabbit that cant earn his keep. If any of you know someone who is looking for a companion rabbit let me know. Hes a sweetie and I'll put pics up in a bit when I get him home. He will be free to a good home.
I dont get why people spay/neuter rabbits.
 
Mostly all those pet rabbits people who hard believe they need at least a pair of rabbits and "they're less likely to get cancer" 🙄
I think they do tend to be a bit calmer and the males spray less. But I'd never spend that kind of money to do it. I dont keep rabbits in pairs anymore and I advise people not to fall for that myth that they need another rabbit. I've seen way too many behavioral problems and fights when rabbits are housed together especially a small space.
 
I think they do tend to be a bit calmer and the males spray less. But I'd never spend that kind of money to do it. I dont keep rabbits in pairs anymore and I advise people not to fall for that myth that they need another rabbit. I've seen way too many behavioral problems and fights when rabbits are housed together especially a small space.
I knew someone who only had one doe and spayed her. Shortly after they got rid of her for free. They asked me if I wanted her and I said no because she was spayed and they were the type of people who would always ask about her. I would feel really bad if she died, plus she would only be taking space and money. I would never spend that much money to spay one rabbit. I don't understand people sometimes :ROFLMAO:lol.
 
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I think they do tend to be a bit calmer and the males spray less. But I'd never spend that kind of money to do it. I dont keep rabbits in pairs anymore and I advise people not to fall for that myth that they need another rabbit. I've seen way too many behavioral problems and fights when rabbits are housed together especially a small space.
I've had bad experiences with neutered bucks; perfectly nice bucks ended up acting like hormonal does (and several of them kept spraying, too). I advise people against neutering, and tell them that especially if they like their buck's personality, don't do it. Also mention the same thing about the inaccuracy of that belief that rabbits "need" other rabbits.
 
interesting, I have never done this, but I can see the appeal for a house rabbit that you do not want to breed...or if you just want to colony house pet rabbits. Which I would totally love to do if I could. If I could have 4 little fluffers underfoot without worrying about urine and wiring I would do it, but not with constant breeding. Probably that is just my fantasyland though. I have co-housed doe littermates past adulthood but they had oversized accommodations, and were exceedingly peaceful, it would not work for everybunny. If I were able to have 5 male angora rabbits who did not spray or fight, I would absolutely be thrilled--the boys are sooo sweet.
 
I knew someone who only had one doe and spayed her. Shortly after they got rid of her for free. They asked me if I wanted her and I said no because she was spayed and they were the type of people who would always ask about her. I would feel really bad if she died, plus she would only be taking space and money. I would never spend that much money to spay one rabbit. I don't understand people sometimes :ROFLMAO:lol.
This sort of thing came about with the change of people seeing their animals as animals, to seeing them as members of the family. People feel that we go to the doctor and get all sorts of things done, so our animals do it too. Theres usually scientific evidence behind vet recommendations, although we are also always learning. I.e. new evidence showing it might NOT be best to spay and neuter dogs/cats while they are still literally babies (with the exception of those in shelters). People love their pets and will go above and beyond, sometimes unnecessarily, to do everything they can to take the best care of them. It makes them feel good. My opinion is it's your animal, you are taking care of it not me, so it's your prerogative. Just dont tell me how to take care of mine. Theres a lot of toxicity in the rabbit world that's one of the reasons I like this forum so much. That concludes my ramble :)
 
I've had bad experiences with neutered bucks; perfectly nice bucks ended up acting like hormonal does (and several of them kept spraying, too). I advise people against neutering, and tell them that especially if they like their buck's personality, don't do it. Also mention the same thing about the inaccuracy of that belief that rabbits "need" other rabbits.
This is a good point. They're all individuals and you cant ever be sure of what will happen when you alter the hormones and natural processes in an animals body.
 
I promised them I wouldnt...🤣 and it must feels wrong to eat one that's raised as a pet.
Funny thing about that is my does that are my breeding stock I don’t eat I allow them to live out their life with the heard as I keep my rabbits in a 3000 square foot pen. I only eat my grow outs/culls.
I feel they have given me lots and that’s payment back to them.
 
Funny thing about that is my does that are my breeding stock I don’t eat I allow them to live out their life with the heard as I keep my rabbits in a 3000 square foot pen. I only eat my grow outs/culls.
I feel they have given me lots and that’s payment back to them.
that's what I do rabbit man. But I only have one doe, one buck so ya the babies are all profit
 
Funny thing about that is my does that are my breeding stock I don’t eat I allow them to live out their life with the heard as I keep my rabbits in a 3000 square foot pen. I only eat my grow outs/culls.
I feel they have given me lots and that’s payment back to them.
I do the same.

I would like some opinions though. I've been offered a new / young doe, and while I do need new blood, I don't need another breeding doe. So that means that I would need to cull one of my breeding does. I have one who has bad hocks, but she's a real sweetie in nature. And she's given me some great offspring. But because of her hocks, I don't want to breed her and continue with that gene weakness. She's given me a lot, and she's my original doe that I built my rabbitry on, so I owe her the permission to live. I've kept her offspring and built on them. I don't want to sell her for fear of someone else breeding her and ending up with bad hocks in their genetics. She does take up cage space, and it's no fun for her just staying in a cage. If I had a colony set up, she'd probably not have bad hocks!! Should I spay her to be a companion rabbit to live with my stud buck? Or would that change her personality? Or would he abuse her? And it's expensive. She's about 3 years old and has been a mom several times.
Anyone got any ideas?
 
I do the same.

I would like some opinions though. I've been offered a new / young doe, and while I do need new blood, I don't need another breeding doe. So that means that I would need to cull one of my breeding does. I have one who has bad hocks, but she's a real sweetie in nature. And she's given me some great offspring. But because of her hocks, I don't want to breed her and continue with that gene weakness. She's given me a lot, and she's my original doe that I built my rabbitry on, so I owe her the permission to live. I've kept her offspring and built on them. I don't want to sell her for fear of someone else breeding her and ending up with bad hocks in their genetics. She does take up cage space, and it's no fun for her just staying in a cage. If I had a colony set up, she'd probably not have bad hocks!! Should I spay her to be a companion rabbit to live with my stud buck? Or would that change her personality? Or would he abuse her? And it's expensive. She's about 3 years old and has been a mom several times.
Anyone got any ideas?
I'd suggest against spaying
If you love her but don't want to breed her, just keep her around for a bit and see how it goes
You don't have to accept the new Doe if you don't want to
 

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