I have been granted mod status of /r/rabbitry and am closing down this sub.

This sub was created when a renegade mod nuked the old /r/rabbitry sub, now that I've been able to restore the old posts there and reopen it, this sub is redundant.

I mainly raise my rabbits for meat, but I do also show and the rabbits that I do show need names for their pedigrees. Coming from a more show type back ground I don't want to do simple names for their pedigrees. I find it more fun and unique to put "silver oaks queen of hell" on a pedigree vs just "silver oaks Lilith"

That being said, I need themes and ideas if anyone has any. I have 4 separate litters and each needs a different theme. 1 is 3 kits, I may only keep 2 however as the 3rd is lacking in loin. Another litter has 2 boys im keeping, the last 2 are just 1 kit each.

I'm thinking of doing beattles songs for the litter of 3, but have no idea on what to do for the others. Any and all ideas will be deeply appreciated.

Hi all. I live in Florida and have just begun breeding rabbits. They are colony caged and were doing great. About 2 weeks ago we started noticing our 4 and 6 week old kits were getting odd symptoms and dying. We have had 2 different litters, different mothers same father. They begin just looking a bit lethargic, not eating, not drinking, then they have a head tilt and begin rolling.  It then progresses to not being able to control any movement and eventually will just lay on its side til it passes. All adults are perfectly fine but we started with 12 kits and as of today have 4 left. We'd lose a couple, a few days would go by, then lose a few more, then a few more days, then 2 more. I have treated with ivermectin, corid and panacur. Nothing is working so far. From lethargic to death is usually only, at most, 12 hours. The vet says an autopsy but we have already buried the deceased ones. I was hoping maybe someone would have some insight for me. I'd take any advice I can get.

It’s like a meaty bloody piece of meat

i guess my question is really simple
i now have been reading about this breed for quite some time and would like to start breeding a couple here in belgium to help the breed out a little bit
(the US version because its population was very small and is now doing its best)

only thing is that i cant find any breeders in europe
my posibillities are
i can get the rabbits here if the breeders are in one of belgiums nabours countrys
or i could fly them in if i find someone from the US willing to help me

anyone that knows a breeder that i could get in touch with ?

i looked in it a lot and i thought there could be some in england and/or there is an event there that brings a lot of rabbits together but i dont know the name anymore

anyways
thanks for reading and i really apriciate any help

Available 10.14. Come with pedigree, ear tattoo, starter food and hay. Bucks and does available. 50 dollars each. Good for pet, show, or meat breeding programs. PM for pics

Hi everyone! Does anyone here raise giant breed rabbits or have good sources for giant specific raising? I'm still in the early phases of building my rabbitry for my giant angoras and their temporary housing is fine for the time being, but all of the guides regarding building that I'm finding only detail for standard size rabbits or smaller. I'd love to pick someone's brain regarding the different requirements raising giants.

Hey looking to chat with people on meat farming rabbits. I am working to start my farm.

One of my bunnies unfortunately has some pretty bad ear mites and it looks like it came from his previous owners as none of my other rabbits have any. I’ve never treated this before, any brand recommendations would be helpful, thanks

Help what colours

I’ve got a blue tort mini Rex buck His mum was a blue self and dad was full fawn

and

I’ve just bought a fawn doe who could possibly be a lilac tort who’s mum is orange and dad was fawn who carries lilac Mums mum & dad was reds Dads mum was full fawn and dad was lilac

hope this makes sense lol what am I expecting by breeding a blue tort to a fawn who carries lilac ?x

I have a question, if I wanna breed my rabbits I read it's recommended to keep thrm in seperate cages unless you are wanting them to nate, why is that?

FYI- I know they will mate, any other insights on why breeding rabvits shouldn't be kept together?

The science news podcast "Skeptics Guide to the Universe" released their weekly episode today, and it contains a report on the origin, spread, and danger of RHDV type 2, "bunny Ebola". It's available on Spotify or I'm sure any other podcast streaming service, or their website.

https://www.theskepticsguide.org/

The RHDV report starts just a few seconds before the 56 minute mark.

Pregnant rabbit

my rabbit is currently 29 days pregnant. I saw her trying to build her nest 2 days ago but she seemed to stop (running around with hay in her mouth )., should I worry?! I have a nesting box she seems to like to mess with but I’m not sure if she’s going to use it when she gives birth? What should I do tonight to prepare for the possibility of her giving birth tonight? I read online that rabbits sometimes eat their young so should I be worried for that? I’ve had a bad experience with that before. Thank you .

It's an amazing plant! I have been migrating my chickens over to it, they are at about 50/50 right now with their other feed, but they love it, it's easy to cultivate and is super good for them. I haven't started my rabbits yet, but from what I've been reading, rabbits can also be on a 100% azolla diet. Has anyone tried it?

https://organicrabbitry.weebly.com/natural-farming.html

Today is particularly cold for many in the Midwest. Hope everyone is staying warm and out of the wind!

Hi everyone!

Hope your winter has been treating you well! Are any of you starting to make plans for your show season this year? The rabbit club I was in kicked off our region’s show season with an early February show every year - Smoky Hill RBA’s Valentine’s show. What are some of your favorite shows to go to?

Hi folks! Just checking in on how people are doing with their rabbits over the winter months in the northern hemisphere? Anyone struggling with icy water dishes? Have any tricks for making winter chores better?

This time of year is convention season and I thought it might be good to work to build this sub with informational posts.

What do you always try to bring with you to convention?

We always tried to bring our nail trimmers, brush, and folding chairs (at least for state convention). Always brought Neosporin (good for you AND the animals if someone surprised you with sore hocks after you got there). We ended up with one of those plastic coated wire with a carpet square storage things and that was our “show box”.

I used to raise rabbits when I was a kid (10 years or so until I graduated high school) and we would buy about 300lbs of feed a month from the local grain co-op. One of our fellow breeders had their own grain blend and enough people used it that the co-op kept it on hand.

Nowadays I have one Netherland Dwarf (instead of the army of French Lops I had) and I couldn’t go through a 50lb bag of food in a year unless I really tried. What do people do for feed when needing smaller quantities? I find the rabbit food you can get from pet stores pretty lacking and pretty powdery. Thanks!

Anyone have a good treatment for Sore Rabbit Hocks? I am not interested in fancy medicine that must be prescribed, I am interested in the old ways of treating animals and cures that I can find locally in a supermarket and if I have to a feed store.

So... I’m trying to fertilize a garden crop. I’m unable to find information about what I need to do to separate the urine or if I even NEED to separate it.

Our rabbits have a potty that they use but they do both in the same pot. The poo smells so much like ammonia that we are afraid to use it in the garden.

Do I need to do anything to this poo or is it ok?

Thanks!

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