Rabbit types to choose

There are a number of things to consider when you choose rabbits for breeding, any of which can make the difference between successful breeding and frustration. Unless you have artificial lighting in your rabbitry, breeding will decrease during the winter months when there is less natural light. They will also provide you with a breed standard list so you can work on you rabbit breeding to produce show quality buns. Many pet store staff know nothing about rabbit care or health, don’t know how to sex rabbits or tell when they are sick or even how to feed them properly. There’s a very small market for mixed breed rabbits.

Breeding Rabbits

Breeding bunnies is a great joy in my life. There are a number of things to consider when you choose rabbits for breeding, any of which can make the difference between successful breeding and frustration. High temperatures can temporarily make the buck sterile, and in cold temperatures, the rabbits may use their energy to keep warm and have less energy for breeding. I invite those who have a great interest in breeding rabbits, the time, and the commitment to follow through with it to join me in this wonderful hobby.

Rabbits on heat

Rabbits don’t go into heat like most animals, the mating action will cause the doe (female) to produce eggs thus fertilizing her utrine horn (womb). Please note that different sizes of rabbits mature at different times, smaller breeds like mine shouldnt be breed under 6 months, larger breeds like the giant later on at 8-9 months. I have raised and shown rabbits for 12 years. The rabbits are WELL taken care of, and are housed in large dog-run sized pens.

Conclusion

Rabbit breeding isn’t as complicated as one would think. Successful rabbit breeding depends on the availability of the stock to produce good animals and on the breeder’s selection of the best animals for breeding. The rabbit breeding industry contributes to the problem by breeding rabbits indiscriminately for sale in pet stores and other venues, providing little to no education with their sales, and, ironically, disputing the fact that a problem with overpopulation or homeless rabbits even exists.