I purchased my rabbits in February. They were about 6 weeks old and I have two females one male. These bunnies have two nesting areas, a feed area, fresh...
Right now my rabbits are in cages but I'd really like to put them in a colony. Does anyone have any good websites or books on building a colony? I've found...
Hi, Your rabbits are about six months old now.They are just coming into breeding age. Be patient. But while you are waiting here are some things to look into. ...
hi, I just got 7 new rabbits (3 mini rex-one buck two does- 3 lion heads - one buck two does- and a flemish-female-) I would like to start a colony. I just...
I've finally done it. :-) we now have two new zealand females and a broken black rex male who moved into their converted horsestall over the weekend. ok, they...
But what about where you live? I liver where shrews and foxes,fisher cats, and coyotes are not hard to find. Should i still get it fenced? i dont want to put...
... We have coyotes, hawks, owls, fishers, raccoons, foxes, cats, and the occasional stray dog. Our rabbits are in an enclosure constructed of 2x4 welded wire...
Hi every one!!! I would like to start a colony. I seen ya'lls photos thank you for them that gives us new one's some ideas. Does anyone have pros or cons about...
Due to college and rising feed costs, we are offering herd of pedigreed Californian and rare/heritage Crème d'Argent rabbits for your consideration. Our...
Cute as a buttone little baby rabbits for sale!!! Wonderful!! Pure mini rex!! E-mail for pics and info!! I have some broken blues and broken blacks and a black...
Hi, i've been keeping a pair of rabbits in a horse stall for the last ~7 weeks. we were looking for signs of pregnancy or impending birth a few weeks ago, but...
I think it might have been your chickens getting the bunnies. I just lost an entire nest of babies to chickens. I wouldn't have suspected except I caught one...
Could be completely unrelated to the chickens. You don't say where you live, but if it's still hot where you are and if the stall doesn't have real good...
Has anyone used electronet fencing for rabbits? I am thinking of Premier's poultrynet, I think the URL is www.premier1.com if you haven't seen it. I have a...
Hi All! I'm excited to be joining this group and hope to learn so much from you! I have rabbits currently, holland lops, but will be picking up Rex rabbits on...
Welcome Tiffany. I cant help much I am new too. Still doing a lot of reading. But I do enjoy watching the little guys playing in the yard. Linda ... that...
Hey Tiffany, Welcome to the list. It's a surprisingly quiet list so won't fill your inbox with spam, and when there's a question sometimes the discussions can...
Thanks Leslie! They will be in a dirt area fenced in. I will probably have to address the dig out situation as we get to it, but for now we'll see how they...
Hi All, I am new to this group. I have raised angora rabbits in the past in cages, but except for a couple of pet rabbits, have not had any for the last...
Hi All, After sending off my first message, some more questions came to mind. If I go with an outside, on the ground colony, how large of a fenced area should...
Hi all! Just joined the group and wanted to intruduce myself. I live in Arizona and raise New Zealand Whites in seperate hutches. So far, I have 6 does who...
putting rabbits on a concreat slap in arizona and not letting them burrow is probably asking for heat stroke to say the least, is the slap shaded in any...
Hi Debra, I've only ever raised rabbits on dirt. I live in an area with rocky clay soils and that works well for me. Given your situation, though, I think I'd...
Hi, ... I have one buck and two does in a space about 25' x 25'. As long as I butcher regularly it does not get over crowded. ... I think if you bury the...
Hi Dave, ... In my limited experience (2-3 does and one buck in a pen about 25' x 25') you are okay if you bring in the new members when they are young. When...
I understand your concern about the heat. I live in northern arizona however... not the desert heat of the south. Plus, I would insulate with a fresh bed of...
Excellent advice! Thank you. I had kind of decided to keep the buck (s) in a seperate area to avoid overworking the does. Plus, it seems to me that if there...