Meat Rabbits, How to Choose Breeding Stock

[@mynameisearlb]

Thank you! Going to be going to look at some rabbits this week and will be breeding for meat. I knew this video would be legit when I seen that the information was coming from a wise older man. We live in an inverted society where the majority seem to discount that the older generations have gained more wisdom, so videos like these are incredibly valuable. Subscribed, and thank you again!

[@RuffCut]

Thank you and wish you success

[@richardliles4415]

Never knew there was so much to know about buying a breeding rabbit. Thank you.

[@RuffCut]

Thanks for watching and commenting Richard

[@huckfinn4260]

I always learn something new watching Ol' Duke.

[@RuffCut]

Hey ol Huckster!

[@ourfam-ilystory7253]

Ol Duke is very helpful. We have 4 rabbits and didn’t know how to properly check the sex. I was wondering could we get a tutorial on building the a rabbit hutch.

[@RuffCut]

Hi, if you like you can go to my playlist and there are three videos, "how to build a commercial rabbit cage" and 2 on the wood nesting boxes called "homestead meat rabbit setup, Wire cage upgrade" parts 1 and 2. Hope this will help, Thanks

[@phillipmorris1334]

thanks for sharing very informative detail observations and safety tips. have a blessed day and Grace be with you

[@RuffCut]

You are welcome Phillip and thanks for commenting

[@christyj24]

Thank you for the info. How do you keep them warm in the winter?

[@RuffCut]

I use wood boxes and a 15 watt light bulb to warm the box...you can watch it here and get the idea....Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqGweXR3faaJlbs

[@progers5019]

Nice walk thru Duke. You know your livestock well. Nicely done.

[@RuffCut]

boy they sure would look good on your Hi -Tech grill!

[@carrieashley6465]

Ty for share duke It helpful but want check pinch hips in does you breed does that pinch hips they can't pass babies that brith and tc gb

[@RuffCut]

TC and GB Carrie!

[@maineiacacres]

Great tutorial Duke! Thank you! I was a young lad when we grew NZs for meat. Looking forward to getting back into it next year.

[@RuffCut]

Set up is a lot different in Maine than it is here! Thanks bud!

[@IrisHeijstee]

Thats very sad almost evil i have rabbits and we r all vegetarian here there wonderfull friends best friends they dont murder always waiting for me and good karakter.This must be forbidden this almost evil from what country are you from ? There is so much on thuis planet why est rabbits they dont kill anyone

[@maineiacacres]

@@IrisHeijstee You want to eat grass, go ahead. The rest of eat meat and some of us grow our own food. That's right they are food, not pets.

[@inokemow1796]

Thanks for this. Learnt something new since rabbits don't live in my country.

[@Juanelo1946]

Duke, she is a very healthy, cutie patootie rabbit! I could imagine having one as a pet. Well, imagining is easier than trying to raise one. I'm too lazy for that. Good luck with your new breeding stock. Under your care, I know they'll thrive! Good show my friend!

[@RuffCut]

Patootie! That will be her name! Hope everything is going good on Lake Ketchabigone! I bet ye catch a trophy bass this year! Tell Ms. Lulu we all said "Howdy!"

[@TheBullsGarden]

Hi Duke, great helpful tips with tge New Zealand rabbits those are my favorites, take care my friend

[@RuffCut]

Thank you Bull

[@Destiny-eg5xp]

Do you recommend New Zealand rabbits or Californian rabbits?

[@RuffCut]

they are about the same...the Cali i think may be more docile

[@Destiny-eg5xp]

@@RuffCut k thx

[@KittyMama61]

I think she was enjoying all that petting!

[@LeeRalph100]

Lots of good info Brother. I really want to give raising meat rabbits ago, but so much that I do not know!!! I sure wished we lived closer so that I could spend time learn about this... I am learning through your videos though, Thanks for sharing them with us!!!

[@RuffCut]

Look on craigs list and see if there are some backyard growers in your area...It would give you an idea how they are set up. A lot of professionals won't let you see their operations but regular folks would be glad for you to see how they raise rabbits. Thanks fer watching Bro. Lee!

[@dionandkat]

Hey Mr Duke. I’m out here in east Texas. I tend to keep too many rabbits so I can diversify the breeding but when we relocated the rabbits got mixed up. So I have bread three times this year and only got one kindle. I think my girls are too old. I’m feeding two adults and two dogs. I have 6 does and three bucks. One had a successful kindle of 7 kits. How many rabbits should I be maintaining for good breeding? I guess 9 is too much

[@RuffCut]

We keep 2 bucks and 4 does...usually have a young doe to replace any of the 4

[@dionandkat]

@@RuffCut Thanks Mr Duke!

[@jcdock]

I'm from NZ, I didn't realize we even exported meat rabbits, good to know :). Keep up the good work Duke!

[@RuffCut]

I don't know, the breed has been here a long time and it has always been my favorite. I had Flemish Giants and liked them too.

[@dj_funkytee]

Here in Nigeria we don't have the Flemish giant and I need them seriously

[@naturewatcher7596]

Omg... And I thought that if the rabbit is alive and active and of the breed I want it's enough for me to buy it. :) Thank you for showing a detail examining of the rabbits.

[@RuffCut]

You're welcome 😊

[@everybodyslawyersusanbetzj5721]

You are a good teacher.

[@RuffCut]

Thank you

[@larryrussell976]

Hey Duke, how come you dont just keep some from the litter that you have? I'm guessing it has to do with the bloodline ?

[@RuffCut]

yes...all the does are the same bloodline and they start out with good litter numbers but during the second year they fall off....say from averaging 8 down to 5...some even miss and I am not use to that....I will keep one doe from the original bloodline though...thanks Larry and take care ol buddy

[@TheFrogfeeder]

@@RuffCut I wonder if that is from starting them breeding too young? Sounds like what others have described from that. What age do you start breeding? I know you aren’t interested in longevity, but if you wait till at least 8 months, preferably 9, you don’t get problems like small or fading litter size and can have rabbits still throw 10+ kits well into 4/5 years old and beyond.

[@RuffCut]

@@TheFrogfeeder I wait 6 months usually...what type of rabbits do you breed?

[@TheFrogfeeder]

@@RuffCut I have cal bucks and NZ does, purebred “show” rabbits from a well known breeder here in my area. Years ago I used to do em at 6 months, this time around I waited longer... try this: next time you pick your new breeders, choose one and let it wait until 9 month old minimum, then breed her at the same time as a 6 month old, keep em both for 2 years and keep accurate records of breedings and births, then compare... You’ll see an exponential difference in production I swear. :)

[@RuffCut]

@@TheFrogfeeder Thank you... I'll try and see!

[@HNXMedia]

That was very educational. Thanks.

[@RuffCut]

you are Welcome ol buddy!

[@hazolmajano2132]

thanks a lot this will help me with my presentation

[@stonehead6257]

Good info on rabbitts thank you

[@RuffCut]

Thanks

[@spinel6786]

can you change the flooring on their cages at least, it really hurts their feet

[@RuffCut]

you been talking to my rabbits??

[@spinel6786]

Rough Cut Homestead haha no, But I can tell by body language when they don’t binky and have space to run around. there’s been a lot of cases where wire cages irritate their feet to the point of blisters if it becomes a habit of them living in those circumstances, I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, I just thought if you could take it into consideration for their comfort and quality of life before they’re slaughtered etc. I understand slaughtering animals for food and I’m fine as long as it’s done humanely and quick, but something that hurts to see is the living situations they’re in before hand, I know it’s a meat industry but at least give them comfy flooring and space to run.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

He's been doing this for decades. Who's the best person to identify sore hocks, you or him? Anyway you should watch the full video before leaving your long comments cause he showed his rabbits have gorgeous healthy feet.

[@CanterburyTrailsFarm]

Have enjoyed playing your playlist today!

[@RuffCut]

Thanks for watching...I like sharing

[@ericshoemake6090]

Thank you sir

[@RuffCut]

You're welcome

[@JackHu1000]

Do the mixed breed make good mothers? Thanks

[@RuffCut]

it depends...its good to know the parents...pedigrees don't necessarily make good rabbits

[@stanmack6171]

🐰 Just in time for Easter Mr. D! 🐇

[@RuffCut]

Right around the corner!

[@ellengage1527]

Learn something new every day! Shes comfortable being handled by Dr Duke, DMV 😁 looks like you are having awesome weather too peace my friend

[@RuffCut]

Heehe...DMV heehe…..that must mean Dept. of Motor Vehicles! I'm not a pro by no means but I can "fake it till I make it!" lol We are having great weather, suppose to get more rain tomorrow! Take care good friend...Lord bless you and your family

[@mcallaghan7681]

Thanks, that was very practical information that I can use.

[@RuffCut]

you are surely Welcome

[@vales_p3ace]

Thanks for the video .i learn a lot . Thanks

[@RuffCut]

Thank You fer commenting

[@mccaskillfarmstead4244]

I’m learning! Just subscribed 👍🏼

[@RuffCut]

thats the fun part!

[@IrisHeijstee]

I dont have sny friends just my rabbits are the best company also great karakter

[@sixtheai]

Where are you located?

[@RuffCut]

Louisiana

[@andromeda3103]

I learned a lot thank you for that !!! 🙏

[@RuffCut]

yer Welcome buddy!

[@voodoo192]

I still dont get the difference of pet rabbits and meat rabbits

[@RuffCut]

its not hard to understand

[@servihomestead4324]

Good stuff, Mr. Duke. Thanks!

[@RuffCut]

Hey ol buddy!

[@SURRYHOUSE2]

good evening to you brother. you sure know a lot about rabbits. thank you for the share brother. hope you are well

[@ericromano8078]

Great and informative video, thank you!

[@RuffCut]

you are Welcome

[@raterus]

"It's ok little bunny, I'm gonna eat you someday, but not today"

[@RuffCut]

to bad moma raised him on water instead of milk

[@traitholongan4440]

Rabbits beautyful.i'm from viet nam i have some new Zealand rabbits

[@RuffCut]

Hi Trai

[@ashas6396]

Disgusting 😡🤮 Rabbits are sensible and loving creatures . 😥😭😱

[@RuffCut]

you're right...even more than most humans

[@ashas6396]

Sure like most animals 💜 and our duty as intelligent humans is to protect them , to give them compassion, not hurt , exploite and kill them for our pleasure and benefict . 😨 Because all living creatures are interdependant on this earth . 🙏🙏🙏

[@RuffCut]

@@ashas6396 You then, do what you want with the rabbits you have

[@aussieboy77]

@@RuffCut So you agree that rabbits are sensible and loving creatures but you still breed them for meat? Anything for money, eh?

[@aussieboy77]

Fully agreed. Breeders are despicable people who should be shut down.

[@davidogle7568]

Thank you

[@RuffCut]

you are Welcome

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Thanks Ole Duke. 👊😁

[@RuffCut]

Hey ol buddy

[@deivakumarsundaravel4348]

My rabbit got mate last month September 5th and today is 31th day still now not give birth

[@RuffCut]

she didn't take

[@jefersongatdula9957]

How to buy a rabbit sir?

[@RuffCut]

need to find someone close to you that raises them

[@dalehenderson3526]

Duke have you ever raised quail? I was thinking about getting into to that since the wife don't want me killing bunnies.

[@RuffCut]

Haven't raised quail...I know they taste good...let me know what you decide

[@BronzeTheSling]

Tell the wife she doesn't have to see them get kilt. . . . After all you are her provider and rabbits is food.

[@wg8847]

Brother..i love rabbit meat..y you have taught me a lot with this video..I think hard times could be on the way..everyone should be raising their own food.. Thanks brother..God bless.

[@victoriasalter1701]

New Zealand white rabbits can be great companion animals. What do you think about the ethics of veganism and the moral debate on whether or not it is actually wrong to kill these rabbits? RIP, bunnies.

[@RuffCut]

your channel doesn't have any videos on abortion...you talk about that and then we can talk morality

[@wascopI]

rabbit recipes?

[@RuffCut]

you can do just about anything with rabbit

[@ellengage1527]

Lol its early here Duke ! DVM !

[@jefersongatdula9957]

I'm live in philiphines

[@RuffCut]

not sure if they raise rabbits in the Philippines

[@jefersongatdula9957]

@@RuffCut we are raising rabbit here in the philippines. I have self small rabbitry

[@IrisHeijstee]

This must hurt them to they must be scared knowing whats going to happen to them no future just on thuis earth for food that is scary

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

That's a funny joke, if course animals can see the future, ha ha. 👁

[@sytamagaming8765]

Give me 1 rabbit

[@Qadeer9424]

Aoa

[@jayniaciara]

Wtf are youuuuuuu doing to your hazing the bunny

[@briancallahan6894]

That's the wrong way to pick up a rabbit!

[@RuffCut]

Its been a long time since I did it the "right" way

[@savannahodonnell2642]

They shouldnt be in WIRE BOTTOM CAGES!

[@RuffCut]

use whatever you like...

[@saumyasingh9931]

Pathetic..don't do such cruel thing to rabbits.They are precious How can you do such evil stuff You will be given the same lesson from god!

[@RuffCut]

people love to talk about things they dont know

[@saumyasingh9931]

Whatever it is.Rabbits should never me harmed or betrayed. ​@@RuffCut

[@RuffCut]

@@saumyasingh9931 Youre right