Craigslist rabbits?

[rabbit92]

The guy told me that he would sell me them for $20 for all four. Well I just wanted to know if they are worth $20 and if you guys know wat breed they might be? The older ones he said was 2yrs old and the two whit and the black ones are 4 months.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/grd/2989226630.html

 

[Peach]

Look like some mixed breeds. You might have to use your own judgement if they are the correct age. Might be good meat rabbits, but not show rabbits.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

The little black one is probably around a month old. The Dutch marked one looks like it has some dwarf- it's ears are rather small. The white ones make me think "Florida White", but I am not very familiar with the breed- it was just my first impression.

 

[rabbit92]

Do you think the 2yrd one is to old to breed?

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Too old? No. Will it get pregnant? Maybe. If it is a buck, it still has a lot of years.

 

[rabbit92]

So are that worth $20

 

[Secuono]

$5 a rabbit? Of course.

 

[trinityoaks]

What exactly do you want out of your rabbits? Will these rabbits fit your goals? If not, then "free" is too much. If they do fit your needs, then $20 for all four isn't bad.

 

[skysthelimit]

Do you think the 2yrd one is to old to breed?

I bred a three year old for the first time. Only got one live kit, she kindled twice, so at least she's fertile. Guessing the's the dam of the 4 month olds? Ask, then you know she's fertile, and my breeders uses hers till they are about six, so she might work for you.

Like the others said, it depends on your goals.

 

[rabbit92]

I'm raising them for meat. and the doe isn't the mom of the younger ones

 

[trinityoaks]

Are you raising these particular rabbits as meat, or to breed meat rabbits? The two white ones look to be a smaller breed. I think that little black one is younger than the guy is telling you, so it's hard to tell how big it will get.

All rabbits are made of meat, of course, but you want a good meat-to-bone ratio and a good weight-to-feed ratio. Have you been able to find out the breeding/kindling history of the 2yo doe?

 

[ladysown]

for $5 a rabbit I'd pick them up. Seriously. The worst that happens is you get food for the freezer.

 

[rabbit92]

OK thanks guys I'm going to talk to the guy and try to get more info on them<br /><br />__________ Fri May 25, 2012 1:33 pm __________<br /><br />OK so I talked to the guy and he said he'll do $12 for three of the young ones so $4 each isn't to bad meat rabbits rite?