Raising Rabbits: Getting Started

Hey guys, I have had some question on how to get started raising rabbits, and here is how, and what I use. Thanks for watching, and God bless.
J

[@growinggreenthings]

When you said "I got some stinky dude in my house" I laughed soooo hard

[@salemthorup9536]

Me too! Ha ha ha.

[@Buckrun11]

This is going to help a lot of people.

[@indoamerican3398]

Please please help me, my male rabbit went inside the female rabbits cage (7 females rabbits cage) I don't want the female rabbits to get pregnant so please can anybody help me on what to do so they don't get pregnant. Please please help me

[@johnrice1943]

@@indoamerican3398 tiny condoms. Or maybe birth control pills. Seriously just separate them. Quit playing

[@jimh3500]

I'll watch this vid a few more times before I get my first breeding pair of meat rabbits. Great info.

[@sundogpresco2165]

"Ive got some stanky dude in my house, get out!" I get that all the time.

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[@crewjeremias3859]

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[@michellepeck694]

My house is on 1/3 acre in a city. We have 14 birds (6 chickens, 6 ducks, 2 turkeys), and 1 pig in our back yard. Fun, and entertaining. We had a few attacks by raccoons on our chickens in the past. The pig seems to help! I have been thinking about rabbits recently! Thank you for your videos.

[@jacoblewis568]

Michelle Peck I also live in city limits and have been wondering how chickens would do. How do you have yours contained?

[@savannahslays1286]

These videos are always so informative in a funny way I love this channel

[@zainudinaja3194]

the rabbit cage is good, the cleanliness must be good so the rabbit doesn't get sick. also the tools for drinking are also good. good luck.your rabbitry in large garden

[@PrepperPotpourri]

If you live in the north, heated water dishes are a great idea.

[@bkjadventure1]

We just got 4 rabbits ourselves and this info has helped me get them all set up, thanks!

[@pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga8319]

Thanks Jull0, I just finished my rabbitry FINALLY!. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Jerry of Pine Meadows Hobby Farm.

[@loves2spin2]

Thank you! Great information and easy to understand!

[@lenoydavis1100]

Hi am from Jamaica love your video

[@memerboi1143]

im from jamaica too

[@theTORTUGAZUL]

Very awesome pointers. I was getting so frustrated with my rabbits and this definitely gives me hope. I really liked the cages and the use of computer fans run by a solar panel .

[@OakRidgePrimitives]

Love your videos! I have a year left of college then I plan on starting a homestead as a hobby until I feel I can do it full time. My only suggestion would be to save up and get a camera that can record in HD. Your videos are great! Definitely subscribing!

[@LeeRalph100]

I look forward to following this series. We want to raise meat rabbits and know nothing about it. My biggest concern was the winters which are unpredictable here in the center of the country. I was concerned about how to shelter them. Thanks for this series!!!!!! Lee

[@OldProudVeteran]

Thanks again John. Real good info there. This spring will be my first on our homestead. hoping to get my work shed built in march, than chicken coop. start w chicks, than rabbits, than two hogs. Thanks again, stay safe, prepare, God Bless

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

Uou are so funny and informative @ the same time. This video is just what I needed to start my journey! Thank you.

[@jaycesmith1723]

found rabbit meat in grocery store bought it cuz I've been watching your videos and a couple others about raising meat rabbits. fried it up and mixed with some jamaican jerk sauce and it was sooo good. first time eating it too. now i want to breed some in the future when i get a house with future husband.

[@mossman671]

Brings back memories! I had a slew of New Zealands and French lops that I raised for meat and such. Kept them under a spreading oak with lots of shade and never had any problems, in the heat and humidity of florida. Can't wait to get back into it. A bad divorce can't keep a good man down forever! lol..

[@gopackgo2235]

My hubby is so choked because I am looking for a buck and a doe (New Zealands) for meat. I barbq-ed him a store bought one so he could try one and he liked it. But now he says he doesn't. I told him he doesn't have to do anything but enjoy the meat, he does not have to dispatch or clean them at all. They are such inexpensive meat to grow for a homesteader. Anyhow I am so frustrated. Just venting! Glad you are doing a series on them. Maybe you can help me sway him. He loves your videos, so make lots of great points for me, he'll heed what you say, as I am getting nowhere.

[@MrCanofpeas]

Great vid J. The stick is a big thing to rabbits and dogs that are "house dogs". If you will keep pushing I'll keep pushing.

[@BadBrainPrepp]

Outstanding presentation my Good Man!

[@firebuilder71]

Great video. Can't wait to watch the rest of the series. Getting started myself.

[@Wildlocustandhoney8]

I've had rabbits for a few years now and never thought about putting sticks in the pens. Our male chews on his "hidiehole" and this would stop that. I always learn something from your videos. I also have a stinky dude in my house but I like him so I won't throw him out :-)

[@ablacksquare]

This was great information. Thanks. Funny too. "I got some stinky dude in my house!!"

[@joeguzman3558]

The best information video on the subject ,thank you

[@jportale]

Tried the meat rabbit thing years ago. I started with a doe and a buck. By the end of the week, my wife had them named and following her around like dogs. And the wife made it clear that there were no meat bunnies at our place. So, they lived in celibacy until they were called to bunny heaven.

[@homesteaderwant2b]

Thank you John.I was going to send you a note and ask you about your breeding schedule, I have 3 does and a buck I want to breed for meet, but I didn't want kits in the winter.

[@wyattoneable]

Lots of good tips John, thanks.

[@628DirtRooster]

Good vid

[@metusbatmanv4569]

Your rabbit cages are clean, and organized. However I see a lot of people using just a metal cage for the rabbits to stand on. I would dig up some grass and put some in each cage so the rabbits have a place to stand that isn't metal. Such as a small patch of sod.

[@dansherman7486]

jnull0 thanks for all of the videos! I love them. You are very knowledgeable.

[@kinggeraldthe3rd785]

Wow it surprises me how many people watch this

[@pjbridges94]

Great video John!

[@shawhit3462]

Good talk! Thanks for the info John.

[@josejuangarciaalfaro3140]

thanks to be just real and kind .

[@Yung_matt504]

Very Helpful, this video is helping me so much.

[@lilred3009]

I lost it when you said I some stinky dude in my house!

[@hannahcosta7190]

Thanks i am gdtting a bunny in 4 days and this really help a lot

[@uglyfrog7263]

"hey baby" John, you are too darn funny. Come back, there are a lot of folks who would like to see you again. "For sure Dude!"

[@reneebrown2968]

I sure miss your videos

[@wendygarcia201]

Excellent tutorial, thank you for sharing. Looking forward to following your channel.

[@Cabdicasiis.Maxamed]

Thank you Sir Greetings from Switzerland

[@MattrixNY]

Another great video man! Much appreciated

[@altheabaranov3414]

Great video. Very educational. Thank you

[@tessjones5987]

Excellent turtorial.

[@corrinjade3973]

watching from Texas.

[@1994abbygirl]

Great information! Thanks!

[@lynnen264]

Super interesting J Love when you were being the male and female rabbits getting it on hahahahaha

[@abbiemarie983]

Thank you so much, your video is very helpful! ☺️

[@bigglockdaddy8124]

Cool vid

[@GrenadeChick99]

I'd love to see your Flemish Giants!

[@heatherc6699]

OMG..you are a hoot! I love your videos!

[@jimboholcomb1]

Cool vid bud, Hope all is well down South.

[@EdiblePlants]

nice set up

[@yolaks715]

I have rabbits too Nz breed..thanks your video help me more

[@ChattahoocheeHomestead]

Thanks for sharing, I thought rabbits were hard to keep and breed due to temperature "goldilocks zone" needs. I had given up on the idea but now you have me thinking about it again! Looking forward to more of your rabbit vids. You have a fairly simple setup, I think I could keep them warm in winter but not sure how to keep them cool enough during hot & humid summers in N GA.

[@jnull0]

I use a solar panel and computer fans on each cage to keep ours cool in summer, and it really worked great for us. Just hook the small panel to the fans directly, then when the sun comes up, the fans come on. J

[@reeftanker84]

we also use frozen 20oz pop bottles during the really hot days,they love to lay right on them with the solar fans blowing across their faces

[@ChattahoocheeHomestead]

jnull0 Thank you!

[@ChattahoocheeHomestead]

reeftanker84 I wondered about using water/ice with the fan, air conditioning lol. Thx!

[@notsheeple2019]

Sounds like another good series. Oh btw 1st

[@androgyneye4951]

Great video. Very informative.

[@calebproductions5970]

Lots good info thanx

[@carlmcmillen2432]

Great video. I am curious about how many rabbits were born in a year, how much meat the rabbits produce, and the price of your rabbits in your area? I really enjoy your channel and look forward to your videos.

[@Jeepollllllo]

right now we just have a pet rabbit, but one day we will have meat rabbits. we always did when I was a kid ollllllo

[@MrPlayfulOtter]

Love hearing your wind turbine generating lots of POWER! How is it working for you?

[@jessthefigment4222]

Watching from Nebraska!

[@chevyforddodge4x4]

Hi john keep up the great videos !

[@bryanlovesjenn]

Awesome keep em coming

[@aaroncole7736]

Thank you very much.

[@mblankenship15]

Very good video. Thanks for the info brother!

[@100lessthanu]

Good action.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Thank you

[@missytoennies4710]

This is a great video! But rabbits arent rodents, they are lagmorphs

[@EpisodeAnon27]

Very helpful, thank you for the great and clear video. TT ~ TT

[@RollerPigg]

Do you need to have a "rabbit run", or are they just good to go in their cages?

[@sahline5738]

You look like a good owner=) a tiny tiny tip if its wire floor put a doormat over it. The wire is not comfortable and can hurt them

[@dabprod]

+wolfgirl Hey Toots........I raised rabbits for years on wire and NEVER saw anything that would support your statement.

[@svetlanikolova5557]

+dabprod Thank you for answering that question. However they will have a 2 floor condo so that they have a brake from the wire

[@lesaustion]

wolfgirl hey, just so you know, these rabbits are basically all, being bred for their meat ;)

[@abdulmutalibali6362]

Sophia Diblasio I have never seen that and I have been raising rabbits and the only problem I have had is the young 2-4 week olds dying

[@kimkkroha1037]

I would not use a carpet mat- they will chew it and the fibers/rubber maybe would be bad. +Sophis DiBlasio, bumblefoot is a infection in chickens. sorehocks is what rabbits get from wrong wire floor- wrong gage or width of wire, and dampness. a wood board or ceramic tile in summer will alleviate any issues.

[@doloresdavis1780]

I am surprised the wood around the cages is not chewed up...maybe because you provide them with chew toys?!? I have never raised rabbits but mother in law did and her cages with wood were always chewed on as were her nest boxes.

[@elven-jedigaymer6632]

oh praise the gods! i can not WAIT!!! for it to be warm enough for me to use the water bottles again from my Flemish giants! UGH

[@kamolergashev2346]

Love your videos man

[@n1ckjitsu]

Great video, thank you.

[@n1ckjitsu]

Very informative

[@charlescombs201]

Great videos man.

[@jtringo]

We are in the Philippines.. And Rabbits could be a go grow .. many here keep for pets.. We need income.. Will the tropical climate be to hot and humid ? Thank you.. Best Regards

[@redouaneyahiaoui2970]

merci mon ami

[@The_Devil_Nside]

do you mix your rabbit pellets and timothy hay in those feeders? this video got me into raising rabbits. I got a few for free off of craigslist. still not clear on everything. keeping an eye on the vids helpsthanks for the info

[@aubreymarshall5535]

Not to be rude but you should not get rabbits till you know as much as you need to know

[@Wowthatsabighat]

You want to feed about 1/8-1/4 cup pellets per 5 pounds body weight, with hay always available. Otherwise you'll fuck up their gastrointestinal system.

[@SilentWolf2008]

I can see you out there with some Barry White playing for them when they are doing their thing brother lol

[@SaltyVet87]

badass video man

[@nhlanganisoeugenenyathi8616]

good work

[@abdullahibashir3957]

i love your videos i started rabbit farming with one female and male but can you please make a video of heat detection

[@TrehanCreekOutdoors]

Great video. Thinking about doing rabbits on my place but have a few questions. How many rabbits do you average producing with that one female each year? What price do you usually get for the baby rabbits? How much does it cost you to buy feed and care for all of the rabbits you raise in one year, including medicines, etc? How much actual profit will you make off those two rabbits in a typical year? Is it worth the time and effort for the money you make? I'm in a very hot climate here in central MS with summer temps last week in mid July above 95 each day and heat index up to 110 degrees most days. Don't think a solar powered computer fan is going to cut it. Is it a bad idea to try raising rabbits in a very hot climate? Thanks for any input you can give me.

[@brodystone]

Rabbits arent rodents, but great vid

[@rhdjhsjdjdnwtjqthqtbqtn4195]

Love it

[@wangaiwedo]

They need water bowls to get enough water and constant hay

[@novisha15]

Good info, and thanks. Do you think rabbits will do well outside in El Paso, TX? Can get to about 100 plus in the summer. We had almost a month of 100 plus this summer.

[@MrJamesconn]

Im trying to figure out the same thing myself, im in southish texas. I know i could make an airconditioned shed, but the cost per pound would be pretty expensive.

[@mylightofhope]

Great starter video! I like the hidey hole addition you have on your cages! My husband and I built our cages a couple months ago or so and we now are raising rabbits and just had our first litter over Thanksgiving. Our cages look very much like yours but without the hidey hole. I'm currently using a tarp as well over the cages to keep the cold wet wind out but I have to admit this is very cumbersome to mess with to me. They pee on it and it gets on your hands when you lift it up etc. Gross! I noticed you mentioned your meat rabbits were in a barn....what do you do to make sure the rabbits get sunshine or at least daylight on cloudy days? My b-i-l used to raise rabbits and mentioned to me that I just need to make sure they get some sunshine/light daily, but with the tarp over them that's a difficult task. Any idea how much daylight is necessary to keep them healthy? Wondered about adding full spectrum lighting, any thoughts on that?

[@tommynorthwood]

If you put bunnies in the direct sun they will heat stroke soooo easy. Remember they are used to livin under ground😁. I accidentally 'yard baked' my rabbits once. I thought the neighbor poisoned them. It started a small war.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

D’Argent: the word is French, and it’s pronounced “darjen”: two syllables, no apostrophe, no T, the G is pronounced as a soft J as in other French words, “jshhh” like telling someone to be quiet.

[@fire7side]

How many are in the average litter? Do you breed them in the spring for maximum use of grass, etc, to keep costs as low as possible? Does it cost less to winter over a doe and a buck rather than buy baby rabbits in the spring?

[@watarubaker6687]

First

[@rogercarlson2330]

lol awesome info!!

[@nkundimanajmvjmv5831]

I never know rabbit need water all the times i kept them!, plz the water narmal tapewater??, or is there some nutriments you put in the water???

[@Suger5zero]

Great video but how many packs of smokes do I need to get that voice. And is it required for rabbit breeding success

[@ger3dine]

Brad from Big Family sent me to your channel. Now I understand why. What stste sre you and the rabbis in? What age do you separate baby boys from girls?

[@vondaferguson1618]

What do you feed your pheasants we currently have ours I'm turkey starter