Rabbit Breeding

Do’s and Don’ts of Rabbit Breeding Genetics

Genetics play a huge part in the production of healthful, attractive rabbit lines that appeal to both breeder and potential owners alike.

Rabbit genetics is a science unto itself, and a excellent rabbit breeder will take the time to educate themselves in a small depth in the subject. But there are a few basic dos and don’ts that should be followed, whatever breed you are tiresome to raise.

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• Make sure you start your breeding program with the healthiest, feature specimens you can afford. Read more…

Reliable Rabbit Breeding – What Every Beginner Needs to Know

Rabbit breeding is something not to be taken lightly. Unfortunately there are thousands of rabbits to be found in animal shelters worldwide, mainly as a result of irresponsible “back yard breeders”. These people mean well, but fail to consider the overall outcome, a number of rabbits looking for a excellent home.

If you have but stanch to start breeding rabbits, and have a reasonable plot for their life further than babyhood, there are basic equipment and environmental concerns that must be taken care of previous to a breeding program is started.

Housing and Space Concerns

Adequate cage space is essential. You will need cages for the parents, one each, Read more…

Breeding the Holland Lop, a Beginner’s Guide

For Holland Lop Rabbit Breeding you’ll need separate cages for the buck and the doe. They will happily breed unsupervised if they’re confined together.

You will also need a uncommon cage for the offspring, and a lot of cages if you care to buy them up for meat or appearance.

This can be quite a considerable financial investment to start with…feeders, trays, water bottles etc. You’ll also need a nestbox for the doe.

Make a sure your rabbits are free of diseases. Rabbit VD can produce the doe to lose her fur. Make particular your chosen rabbits are well conditioned and in excellent shape. Overweight does have a hard time giving birth. Read more…

9 Tips for Surpass Breeding

1. Both the buck and doe should be apt breeding age, in most cases they should be at least six months ancient. Many does will be unable to breed if not initially bred by nine months, due to pelvic bone fusion, so the ideal age is somewhere in between.
2. Ideally, both rabbits should be of same breed, unless you’re breeding purely as pets.
3. The buck should be somewhat smaller than the doe.
4. They should both be as healthful as possible and free from any major genetic defects that could be passed on to potential offspring. Read more…

Most people choose to keep either a single buck (male), or a pair of does (females). But, if homes can be found for the plentiful offspring of their rabbits, owners are likely to be successful in breeding them. The most vital thing is a record of excellent shape for both potential parents. It is also preferable if their parents lived long and healthful lives. Look for excellent eyes and coat, quick alert movements and a healthful appetite.