Part 1: How to breed rabbits + telling the difference between bucks & does

[@davidgiddens8895]

I appreciate your love for your rabbits, never be afraid to teach those that are just getting started with rabbits.There is a lot to learn about proper care for rabbits.Nothing beats being taught by someone that obviously loves their rabbits.Thank you for your videos and please don't hesitate to continue to be yourself!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! :)

[@robwizzle3615]

BRO THIS IS WHAT I WAS GONNA SAY SHE DOES A GREAT JOB TEACHING AND IS VERY COMPASSIONATE NOBODY SHOULD BE OFFENDED BY THE WAY SHE TEACHES

[@kaylaspangle9148]

This was nice and educational. The "fall off" was so dramatic I wasn't expecting that lol. Too funny. Love your vids!

[@ampoffgridaz8057]

Thank you so very much for NOT bleeping it out. Very interested in adding rabbits to our homestead and it will be a brand new experience. Looking forward to learning more from you.

[@quinciblalock4439]

This video has been so helpful for sexing rabbits! I’ve been trying to figure it out but no one has really given any good visuals (sorry for the rabbits lol) so this has been awesome!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I’m so glad you’ve found that part helpful! There’s not many good and clear videos that get up close and personal n that area, lol. I stuck those photos on the blog post as well 😊

[@morgancox2373]

Yes super freaking helpful!!! Thank you!

[@baileyhodges0]

I love that the dogs are just chilling and that the rabbits don't seem to be bothered by the dogs either. Great video too, thanks!

[@apsinthosarts2707]

i know this was about the bunnies but i could not stop staring at doggos wonderin what they were staring at in the background. lol

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Poop!! Always poop 😂 I cannot control them 💩

[@juleswins3]

30 seconds for breeding, 30 days for kindling!😂 Surely KZbin will recognize this is animal husbandry, not human husbandry, and not penalize you for posting a very informative and helpful video.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Yep! Rabbits are quick! Haha. I hope KZbin will allow it as well 😊 thank you!

[@rhettamytompkins3473]

I love the detail and quality of your videos!! As someone new to rabbits, your videos are clear and informative! Thanks for including the reasons for doing things.

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Rhettamy how's the weather over there

[@gpymama]

I work for a rabbit rescue and don’t condone breeding, however; I find your techniques among the best of videos I have watched. I am watching rabbit videos tonight because I have a pregnant feral rabbit in my care tonight.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I’m glad I could help!

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Kat how's the weather over there

[@ifesinachisalvation8386]

thank you so much for teaching me how to know a male and female rabbit bcos i bought a male rabbit thinking it was a female, but after watching this video i checked my rabbit ,and found out it was a male.thanks to you.i'm so proud of you.love you.

[@1986heyjude]

This was very helpful. We got three rabbits in January, and by mid February had our first litter of 5 kits. I'm a little overwhelmed still, but grateful for resources like this.

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello how's the weather over there

[@pswati1305]

Thank you for making this very informative and unapologetic video and most importantly, being wiling to teach total strangers with such passion. We are considering starting rabbitry and this was very very helpful information. Also, you have very beautiful eyes!

[@kathydriscoll8189]

I showed rabbits when I was a child. Trying to get my grand daughter into it. We are currently looking for silver fox rabbits. A buck and a doe of different lines. Here in Kentucky they are very hard to find

[@karensavageau4622]

Thank you soooo much from someone who is recently retired and will be starting to raise 2 does and 2 bucks who are all Silverfox rabbits. So excited!!!

[@toriwill5967]

Thanks so much for being willing to share all this no matter what! You can tell you genuinely care for your animals. And I know it’s tough to think about eating the bunnies. But that’s part of life. Ya know? Thanks for all you do! I’ll keep watching!

[@katierobbins7962]

Oh my gosh, cracking UP at the “fall off” 😆🤣

[@wereallmadhere9086]

Thank you for not sleeping anything out. It's a very informational video. I am getting ready to get into meat rabbits thanks to your videos.

[@lizziehiggs5111]

I love the way you built your cage holding system... I'm building a rabbit barn this month along with new cages💖 I really want to get a good trio out of this breeding. I can't wait to see them😍

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Lizzie how's the weather over there

[@andrewkinyua4536]

Watching you is so fulfilling in that you are direct with your message, you don't repeat yourself, the background music, you have so much valuable experience, simply put I enjoy learning through your videos. Thank you for making this.

[@DragonBunnyEasterEggs]

She's not running away. They run circles around their mate to put a special protection like praying for someone or sending good vibes or shield of protection or asking & giving affection

[@saraogle9701]

You are amazing for the content you show and thankful for finding your channel.

[@andreah1124]

Your videos are super informative and so helpful! I'm just starting out and appreciate so much all the great visuals you provide! Thank you!

[@nixonsoares2980]

Im new into rabbits.just started with six of them....but i love the way you pair them together...also love the way u explain...cheers from Goa,India.

[@coastalcoral5227]

Thank you so much for this video! I was not expecting my bunnies (Kami & Kye) to do as well as they did! Mostly because Kye is blind, but he found Kami just fine! Thank you for the video!

[@TheMichaelGrace]

This was so helpful! I’ve watched a bunch of videos as we are just getting started with rabbits and this has been one of the best and most informative. Thank you!

[@rebeccajoyal5106]

I’m a new follower and I really appreciate how in depth this video is. Thank you for explaining and showing it so well. We are just starting out with rabbits and are binge watching all your videos 😊

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Rebecca how's the weather over there

[@grposner]

I am new to your channel as well as rabbits. We added 4 does and a buck to our homestead of pigs, goats, chickens, ducks geese and quail this spring and have finally reach appropriate age/weight to begin breeding. As a source of meat, we decide to go with Californians and New Zealands. Our only buck is a healthy 8 mo old Californian. I also have a 1yr old Californian doe and 3 New Zealand does ranging from 8mo to 1yr. I gained so much knowledge from this video and am so excited to watch and learn more from you!! Thank you for breeding responsibly and for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us to ensure we become responsible breeders as well!

[@jeanettejensen370]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I have just bought 3 English Angoras (1buck 5 months old, 2 does 10 weeks old) and I’m trying to learn all I can about breeding them before they are old enough to start trying. I wish that I had a grown up 4 H program that would lead me and teach me. I want to be a good and responsible breeder. Ps. I also copied your hutch set up. KW cages and had some guys build the hutch to hold them. So much better than cleaning trays everyday. With the angora wool they absolutely need to be in wire bottom cages. Very helpful video!!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

You’re welcome! Angoras are beautiful ❤️

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Jeannette how's the weather over there

[@mohammedchekhar1268]

Hello

[@DragunzGirl]

Very helpful vid. I JUST got into rabbits. I got 2 bucks and 2 does right now. They are only 4 months old. So they got some growing to do lol. But I been doing some research and saw this video. Very very helpful. Thanks!

[@didelphimorphia2925]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for showing it all. Much appreciated!!!

[@Mandy302]

Excellent video! You explained everything very well while going through the breeding process! Loved the music during the second set of rabbits breeding! 🎶 ❤️ I’m glad you showed the genders for those of learning, we can’t learn if it is blurred out. Also while you were showing the genders I couldn’t help thinking how sweet the bunny feet are on the bottom. They got cute feet!! I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you! I hope it’s not too much for some people but I think it’s a necessary video. It will be the only one of its kind about rabbits on my channel! 😊

[@carolingelderman7947]

This video was so helpful. Now I know that the 'buck' that I got six months back is actually a doe!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Oh no 🤦‍♀️😂

[@Heather-xm9ul]

I was told over and over that once they hit their senior weight, then they're set to go. I've been waiting weeks for my younger rabbits to meet their senior weight, but we finally made it! Rex seem to grow slowly. Tomorrow I'm breeding a proven buck and virgin doe, and of another breed, a virgin buck and proven doe. Good luck to my virgin buck! Pressure's on!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Good luck! 😊

[@dawncierelli1510]

I am just getting into rabbits for my homestead and I just loved this video! You were so specific and intentional on your teaching it was awesome thank you so much it really helped me out a lot!!😊

[@jmdenison]

love the video. I just got a rescue rabbit and I will check her (him?) out. and now we know what happens during rabbit love!

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Joanne how's the weather over there

[@jmdenison]

@@steveanthony8653 excellent. it was upper 70's today

[@steveanthony8653]

@@jmdenison Oh i see where are you from? I'm from Dallas Texas

[@infamous500blk]

Me and my wife are neither rabbits. We've watched lots of videos and have been trying to figure out how to tell the difference between the boys and the girls are the bucks and the dose. This is the first video that actually helped explain it to where we can now definitely figure out which one is. Which last time we tried to figure it out? We ended up with a pregnant rabbitwhen we didn't want one and so now thanks to this video and thanks to your help. We can keep from having that problem again and hopefully we continue. Learning and moving forward with our new endeavor of raising rabbits

[@duncanosborne4871]

This is what is exactly what is needed it helps new comers know how it should be done, i keep new Zealand and English spots my new Zealand are my meat rabbits and my English spots are my show rabbits, all my hutches are made out of wood as we can't get wire cages here in the UK but they are made really strong 2x2 frames 19mm tongue and groove boards roof is covered with roofing felt too make it waterproof my hutch sizes are 48 inches by 24 inches by 18 inches they are made 3 tier high, at present all our shows are cancelled due to the virus

[@Buttersticks2022]

I love how you are breeding for the genetics etc I know people who just do it because they are greedy and you are professional keep up the good work

[@elizabethdeclue7296]

Thank you so much I learned a lot. Now I have to get my husband to get a rabbit. He used to raise rabbits for food.

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Elizabeth how's the weather over there

[@jpruett86]

😂 now I know I’m looking for donuts and tacos. Thank you so much for an informative video on much needed information.

[@eduardovillena6084]

So educational for a new one like me who doesn't have any knowledge about the sexualities of a rabbit which gives me interest to breed rabbit too... Thanks a lot....

[@2gpowell]

Such great information. I actually, have 2 trios coming Rex, Californians and a New Zealand Buck!

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

Hello how are you? I am getting things prepared for rabbits this spring and I’m trying to see if you know of any breeders near Columbia SC.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I would try to join a couple Facebook groups if I were you, and see if you can network with some of the breeders there! 😊

[@RustyCreaper]

Best vedio on youtube on rabbits breeding

[@tomtout6070]

I really loved your presentation and how studied you are about conformation. I am very impressed my dear.!

[@niriamartinez6958]

All the bunnies in the back while shed talking ayo that black rabbit was swirling!

[@vixxcottage]

I have had Silver Fox Rabbits for 3 years. Best I have ever had. Been raising rabbits for 30 years and they have been the most docile, calm rabbits. I purchased 2 does 7 months old with pedigrees yesterday. The breeder said they are ready to breed but I told her I will wait 2 months. They seem very small to me. Dont have a scale to weigh them. Eyes and coat look healthy. I checked to be sure they were does b4 purchase. I am concerned about their small size.

[@HMBLOSSOMS]

Genuine content straight from the heart..Very informative.Thank you keep going

[@TheRuckFarm]

I love the method you use to breed with the wagon. One of the first does I had was so aggressive toward my buck and I always got nervous when I would try to breed her.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

It is so much easier to have control for situations like that! I’ve been there.

[@niriamartinez6958]

Ayo..... You tried to breed her?

[@COAST21BECKY]

I live in Biloxi MS and I have 10 breeders (NZ and Tamuk) and have been homesteading for a few years now. I have never tried table breeding. I am going to try this, thank you for the suggestions. I learned a lot today. Appreciate your efforts.

[@murrayhall7357]

I like your openness with rabbits.

[@lydiajohnson2156]

Silver fox rabbits are so pretty! Really appreciate your informative videos!

[@davinmorrison5652]

Really appreciate that you showed an older buck to a younger buck. Silver Fox are s pretty

[@maryjanepeters293]

Very well done - I’ve always heard it’s difficult to be sure which is which so nice tutorial.

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Mary how's the weather over there

[@skee6706]

Excellent Answered a lot of my question. What a great breeder.

[@homesteaddiary958]

Thank you so much! We are very new at owning rabbits and have made mistakes. Your wildness to forgo $$ to teach us is so honorable and sweet! I subscribed and liked 🎉 bless you Amber from The Homestead Diary

[@SurefireWoodsman]

Truly enjoyed watching your video. Informative and well done. One of the best I have seen out of many I have watched. Wish I had found you first. Your handling of the rabbits encouraged me to engage more with my own. As I am just getting started (2 weeks in) and have a 9 mo old Satin doe who charges and bites. She has gotten much, much better but forces me to be slightly fearful and constantly on guard with her. We are both having to learn to trust one another which is developing slowly. I haven't attempted to hold any of my 6 other rabbits due to the experiences I have had with her. Thank you for sharing!

[@annjones1521]

Your rabbits are so pretty I raise New Zealands and currently have 21 kits. I just love my rabbits

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! Rabbits are wonderful 🐇❤️

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Ann how's the weather over there

[@Josef_R]

5:28 The technical term is "get busy."

[@tianarhastings8372]

Just bred my first two does (that are actually mine) so so so excited to have babies in a month!

[@amyscrafts5262]

Thank you so much for all the info. I'm new to rabbits and you are really helping me!!

[@danagraham8292]

Thank you so much for this video. We started our rabbitry last month with Blanc de Hotots. We had our first breeding this past week adn used an Ex-Pen. I love the Wagon idea for table breeding. We have one and I never thought to use it. I will next time!!! Great part about sexing. Please include video about sexing kits when it comes time!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you Dana! So glad it was helpful for you. Wagons are honestly the best for breeding 😊

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Dana how's the weather over there

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Dana how's the weather over there

[@BestieCalendar]

Thank you as this was very helpful to us who are new to the rabbit world.

[@devong1414]

I love your videos. Each one has been so informative and with purpose. Keep up the great work!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@roxannajohnson4357]

Thank you for showing me the difference between bucks and does. I could not figure it out with my rabbits! Your amazing and I love your videos ❤

[@jenniferjones9809]

Really enjoy learning from each of your videos! Love your channel and your beautiful rabbits!

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Jennifer how's the weather over there

[@osongo13]

Found this video really helpful! Just got a buck and a doe yesterday. Looking forward to this journey. Thank you

[@donnahemans3127]

I really enjoyed your honest video and I always wonder how you know the difference between a Male and a female..thanks.

[@mamasdaisies1117]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I have been struggling to get my rabbits to take to each other so I am going to try your method to see where we get.

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Little how's the weather over there

[@NannasHomestead]

Thank you. I couldn't tell the difference until this video.

[@lisabaxter7786]

Love rabbits we gave my niece as a gift my sister and I she had 2 rabbits

[@frankloar8137]

Thank you for your channel. Very informative Not to much chatter Great passion and maturity

[@123STEP23]

Il never see a taco the same again 🤣 Appreciate your showing us greenhorn the really important things no one else will!!

[@kasaijabanage9508]

Wow. I have learnt a lot and am super inspired.

[@faithbuller4086]

I like your idea of Table Breeding and your reasons for it. Good information! Thanks from Northeast Oklahoma 👍🏼

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Faith how's the weather over there

[@harleysistert1]

Well done video! Thank you. I like the table breeding idea - in the wagon. I’ll be trying it later today. One question, what is all the hanging rosemary for?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you! The greenery hanging of the hutch is actually yew branches! It is how I decorated the hutch for Christmas 😊 my previous video shows me making and putting it up 😊

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Theresa how's the weather over there

[@Sagern234]

Thanks for the visual on sexing the bucks/does, now ill have to go doublecheck what we think is a buck

[@casey7409]

I find rabbit breading bothersome. But I went ahead and toughed it out and watched. Thx 😊

[@johng6283]

Just bought a few rabbits, spur of the moment, and I'm really interested in your setup there. We live up north a bit and it gets pretty cold. This was the most informative video yet, so I'm going to creep the rest and see if I can get more info. Thank you so much for putting this out there. Extremely helpful.

[@stephenacarlson]

Glad to hear about your Channel

[@alaingoyette7103]

Learning a lot, love how you explain things.

[@OnyxCrystalRabbit]

Hey, nice yellow wagon.. I was wondering where mine went...

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Haha love it

[@ashley_mixed_arts5738]

This was such a helpful video with so many questions I had answer. Please keep them coming. Your channel is exactly what I've been looking for as I am trying to start breeding my two mini lops. Thank you for not being vague. 😊👍🐇

[@shawnanderson4346]

California here' 23:13 this video is awesome " in these last days we need to learn how to harvest our own food thank you!

[@ChandraPivo]

I just left a comment on another one of your videos if you could do something like this and you did it perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Chandra how's the weather over there

[@master.187.]

Thank you so much. I'm just now getting into breeding and can't wait. I have a guy who wants some frozen for feeding his pets and I love the idea of having an easy to Raise meat source and plan to cure my furs.

[@carolinebaines8735]

Thank you for the information on table breeding.

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Caroline how's the weather over there

[@DeathlyHollow25]

This video came just in time! I’m building a rabbit tractor for when we breed our rabbits and I’ve been weary to start because I just wasn’t sure what I was to look for. Thank you so much for this info 😊

[@TealStoneHomestead]

You’re so welcome! I’m glad it helped you out. Part two will be up next month 😊

[@mummyrosie3980]

This is absolutely amazing I love these videos you make please make another one like this

[@TealStoneHomestead]

It is on my agenda!

[@untoastedrabbits8266]

Could you please make a video on bunny genetics, when you have the time?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Genetics (specifically color) is something I need to do A LOT more research on personally! But if I ever dive into that I’ll try to make a video! 😊

[@kingsleywright8792]

I am glad that! U show the the does and but different I never understood how to do that part thank you......rep from 🇯🇲

[@kathygalvin4325]

Thank you! I am new to breeding rabbits and this does help me alot! We you breed how many days do you do the twice a day 3 drop table method? And how many babies do you get from this method? I was told to leave them in a cage for 3 days and them separate them. And have tried this about 3 weeks ago.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Personally I would never leave a doe and a buck together for that long unless it’s a huge colony setup. I let them breed for 10-20 minutes in the morning, afternoon, and night if I have time. We typically get litters of 6-10.

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Kathy how's the weather over there

[@kathygalvin4325]

@@steveanthony8653 we are finally getting some good rain!

[@steveanthony8653]

@@kathygalvin4325 Oh that's nice to hear where are you from?

[@saniandririgaming6588]

I also bred one of my doe by the name sia...am also a rabbit keeper inspired by you....thank you

[@deborahhenthorne8311]

Nicely done video!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you!

[@symasaid2495]

i think you should keep doing more

[@crossedarrowshomeschoolaca3887]

I appreciate you sharing this so much! Both breeds are just gorgeous!

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

You did a great job preparing this this video. Had never heard of table breeding, but it makes perfect sense. I hear you about sad when some of the ones you raise up and they leave the rabbitry, Had a young NZW buck that I delivered yesterday that was just a sweet boy. I have a Lavender Rex boy that is going to make someone a great buck for foundation that I will really be sad to see go, but you have to do what you do. Thanks again. Many blessings.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

You’re very welcome! It has been sad to see all of my starters leave, but I’m happy with where we’re heading 😊

[@amylynnmcdevitt5596]

Very well done! Loved the judging/ comparison- going to show that to my son who is working with 4-H/ ARBA contests. Would you ever do that with your Creme’s? So helpful to look at and study especially since our shows are shut down right now, thanks!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I can definitely do that with my cremes eventually! They are still so far off in type compared to my silver foxes, but I’m invested in improving them. I sometimes show evaluations and comparisons on Instagram if you’re on there 😊

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Amylynn how's the weather over there

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Amylynn how's the weather over there

[@sarahatkinson9652]

Hi hun just wanted ur advice. I absolutely love ur videos and ur whole attitude towards rabbits. I have some baby bunnies almost 6 weeks theyre mini lop/ lionhead mix and Havanah could you tell me the ideal and healthy weight they should be when i need to rehome thwm at 8 weeks please xx

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Hi there! Thank you so much! Unfortunately I wouldn’t know what the weight should be. I am not super familiar with those breeds and as a mix it could vary. Sorry!

[@steveanthony8653]

Hello Sarah how's the weather over there

[@landerdebaets5411]

Every time amazing video i learned a lot from your videos, i just started with breeding stone rabbits I'm from belgium btw

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! 😊