RABBITS IN THE WINTER TIME

[@AmericanAdventuresTJ]

More great information! We use the small metal bowls from Tractor Supply for water, we just swap them out twice a day. We have a shed we call the Bunny Bunker all our cages are in so they are well protected from wind and weather.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks for the info and commenting. I love TSC

[@OurWeeTennesseeHomestead]

We have a Bunny Bunker too!

[@jeanettehaygood4154]

Thanks for explaining your rabbit watering dishes!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

You bet! Thanks for watching.

[@adamfeldon4460]

Hello from Heathenism Homestead here in PA! I wanted to send a huge “Thank You” to you and the Mrs for all of your videos. I recently added rabbits to the homestead this winter and have found your channel and invaluable source of knowledge. Keep up the great work!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I’m so glad you found the channel helpful!

[@jerfguy]

Thank you for all your guidance! I love sharing your videos with my wife.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I'm so glad you two like them! Thanks for watching

[@deborahdeboer1175]

We've been having some really cold temps here in SW Ontario, but after watching your video, I am encouraged to know that I am mostly on the right track - 14 C this morning and all our buns were happy little puff balls!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Yea, That’s chilly. Glad to hear your rabbits are doing good. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@LilyAndBehold]

Yup, also wondering about keeping rabbits in an outside building in (northern) Ontario's winter. -20C is definitely common, as is -40C with windchill at night. Given, I'm looking at housing within four walls, floor and ceiling but it is not insulated or heated. No drafts though, and would have plenty of straw.... Still unsure...

[@jstewart627]

$5 for bail of Straw?! How much for hay?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I’d run a heater on a tstat and bring it up to (0*C 32F ) Bio Green PAL 2.0/USDT Palma Greenhouse Heater with Thermostat - Fast Heating, Grow Tent Heater, Greenhouse Fan, Outdoor Heater & Electric Garage Warmer - 11”x 8”x12.5" - 110v Heater -2 Years Warranty

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

-depends on the farmer 6$ a bale on average just don’t buy it from the feed store

[@YooperCountry]

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I'm so glad you like them!

[@timothyflyte9443]

Thank you. My sons & I have 3 bunnies. Our third year of having them and I learned a lot from this.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@harrygrimley4352]

This is very cool. Very similar to what we do. We found the rabbits preferred cedar over pine. Non treated.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks for watching! Rabbits love to chew cedar and I love to work with cedar. It’s worth mentioning, I would consider using it for exteriors on my rabbit hutch, but due to the phenols and chemicals often used to treat cedar it can possibly cause health problems with prolonged exposure. Exactly how much exposure, it’s unclear. You may be just fine, but I thought you may be interested in hearing the research and observations in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, and scientific studies. I use heat-treated pine, aspen, or hardwoods because they’re free of natural phenols and safe for direct rabbit contact and chewing. Best of luck with your rabbitry.

[@MattrixNY]

Another EXCELLENT video guys! You guys look like a great couple, too! God bless

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks so much! Rachel's the best person I know.

[@sharicornes7581]

Seriously, this is the very best channel for learning about starting and maintaining a rabbitry, thank you so so much for all the information.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I’m glad you like it!

[@sharicornes7581]

@@TheRabbitryCenter I just had my first wintertime bunny litter, I swear, if I didn't see this video of yours, none of the kits would have made it. I am thankful for you sharing your your wisdom.

[@justachick3114]

just planning my rabbitry now and you will be a big part of it. Thank you for that. Ive been sub'd for a while now but I just hit the notification bell so I can watch all the new ones too.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Awesome! Thank you for watching

[@heidigilman1941]

Thanks for the tips , living in MN and just added a couple rabbits to our hobby farm so these ideas help me in prepping for the winter.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I’m so glad you found the video helpful!

[@RusticByNature]

I am also in Alaska, I use tuna cans for water.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

That's awesome. Thanks for reaching out. How cold can it get where your at?/

[@RusticByNature]

@@TheRabbitryCenter Only around -30.

[@fermagradinabio]

Hello from Romania by Ferma Gradina Bio! Happy new year!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Happy new year! Thanks for commenting

[@ritahollund6266]

Happy New Year Bobby and your beutifull wife! Hope you had a perfect christmas and New Year and I wish you an amazing 2021. Big hugs!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Happy new year to you! Thanks for commenting

[@scottcopus8285]

Happy new year to you all

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Happy new year

[@brushmountainhomestead2918]

Thanks for sharing the basics with us. I’m learning a lot from your channel.

[@janisnowack]

Thank you for all the information!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

you’re very welcome, please let me know if you need anything.

[@ianlamar5182]

very helpful tips! being in southern Indiana we don't have extreme temps but we do get below freezing for a couple months.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Your rabbits will be comfortable in those temps. Thanks for watching!

[@on3just19]

I hope the most high keeps blessing you! Thank you for the information!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Same to you!

[@jessicahawkins1105]

My daughters and I are pretty new to rabbits. I’ve learned so much from your videos… now I’m not so worried about the cold winters, since we live in north central ohio. Thankyou so much for all the info, and we look forward to more videos.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. Thanks for commenting!

[@RaJo6697]

A lot of good information. Thanks.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks for watching!

[@ReadySetHomestead]

Thank you for this video! Great information!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

You're very welcome!

[@growmiesunited9827]

Thanks for all the videos and tips Bobby happy new years

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Happy new year! I'll try to keep them coming.

[@StephanieSomer]

I'm glad you addressed the truth of rabbits being perfectly fine in the winter cold. Most people do not get this and believe the rabbits must be miserable in the winter. The reality is that if they are protected from wind and wet, they're fine. I once read an online post of a rabbit breeder in Canada who went out one day during a winter storm to check on her rabbits, one of which had kindled the day before. It was like -20° F, (yes, below zero), with a 40 mph wind, and it was snowing. Her hutches were protected from the wind and wet. She stuck a meat thermometer in the new nestful of kits and it read 110°. They are nowhere near miserable. They are designed for the cold. If you treat rabbits according to your own comfort levels, you could actually kill them.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

You bet, thanks for watching. They really are built for winters. In my experience it’s the summers that they’re most vulnerable.

[@perlgerl]

Hello from Sunny Woodlands Farm in New Hampshire! I've given up on plastic watering bowls because they kept cracking. I found some metal dog bowls at Dollar Tree, and all we need to do to get rid of the ice is whack them against a nearby tree.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Winter time can be tough. Maybe I'll make the change one day too. If I could only find metal bowls the exact size of my rubber made bowls.

[@carollegge2415]

Thank you very helpful excellent job

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks!You're very welcome!

[@Lopsofloverabbitry]

My rabbits get oats too. They love it. I never thought to give them 2x4. Good ideas.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

You bet. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@JR-3030]

Love the channel and your set ups!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I'm so Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@priscillawagner6205]

Great to see you two do a video together. Love your channel!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@jenniexfuller]

Thanks so much! I needed to know this information.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruths3316]

I love watching your videos you have been the most helpful for a beginner such as myself. I had just recently bought oats for my bunnies this winter. Thankfully we live in North Texas so our winters aren't that harsh. Look forward to the next video yell create.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching from North Texas. Mild winters but your summers are brutal.

[@ruths3316]

@@TheRabbitryCenter Yeesss... I have learned several tricks to keep them cool. Freezing 3 liter coke bottles works well and we plan to install a sweat fan this year.

[@RosySideFarm]

Ive struggled this winter with my rabbits. Thanks for the advice

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Hope things improve for you.

[@rayyanvlaanderen8992]

I really like your channel. I learn a lot from this. I would like to know how big the rabbit cage is and how did you make it. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

30x30x18 inches-breeders and 36x30x18inches -grow outs here's a video on how to build cages. It's kinda fun. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noTHi5Vvhpl9b8U&t

[@TonyaG1986]

Thank you so much I really learned a lot from your video and will put it in the practice

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@TOMMYBITESTVHOMESTEAD]

This was an awesome video, I am getting meat rabbits hopefully in Late Feb early March. Not sure where you’re located because I’m new but do you sell them as well. I’m in South Carolina

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks for watching. I think you'll love it. I would use a breeder near you and this video will help you find your rabbits. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGSqqoeketJ9mJo

[@michellelee2397]

Great video. Going to implement all your ideas with our rabbits. Wish I would have come across y’all years ago. Would have saved me so much money time and energy. Almost gave up on rabbits and now maybe I can do something else for them that will work out better. Thanks for all the wonderful information you share. God Bless

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Your so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lavenderwolfbound5886]

Any chance you know how long the wait would be to get chestnut new zealand after making a reservation.

[@karenmack2005]

I am trying to decide if I need to build a completely enclosed shed. I live in west Texas. It is not that is gets that cold too often though it can get down into the teens and we get several snows a year. But the wind! And it comes from every direction. I am raising TAMUK tabbit and I think we will build the enclosure with two big sliding doors so we can ventilate in the summer when it gets really hot.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Sounds Great, be sure to pick a full time shade spot to Build it

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Welcome 👍

[@faithbuller4086]

Good information

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@OurWeeTennesseeHomestead]

This really helped me. We have our rabbit cages in a building made from pallets, so there are lots of air gaps. I've been so concerned about them in the cold weather, but every time I put straw in, it goes through the cage wire within a day. Just the tip about using newspaper is priceless. We do need hide boxes though. Would a small cardboard box work temporarily? We're not in a position to buy lumber.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

You bet but it may collapse after your rabbit jumps on top of it. A plastic tub turned upside down use an sawzaw or angle grinder to cut out a hole

[@juliamartin9047]

Thanks for the rabbi information

[@christinadavito8738]

Just found your channel. Not sure if you are still actively recording. We live in Fennville, MI and got our first breeding trio this past spring. I appreciate that you are in Michigan as well and address some of my concerns for the upcoming winter. Love the setup. Making a "honey do" list to make some changes to ours now :)

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Still making videos be sure to click subscribe and the bell to be notified when new videos get uploaded. It’s free Thanks for watching!

[@jimhannum8740]

I have Silver Fox and Standard Rex rabbits both have 4 week old kits temp are dropping 35 deg f to like 5 deg f tonight in NW Ohio my rabbits are in hutches plywooded on 3 side and protected under a paviloion also tarped on 3 sides w12 mil tarps. Will they survive down to 5 deg. if I add straw or hay to there hide boxes ? HOW COLD HAVE YOU HAD YOUR RABBITS , IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR IN A COLD CLIMITE LIKE ME. Also your videos have been very inspiring this is my fist full winter thanks.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

It’s 19° today in Michigan our rabbits are doing great we have several litters some with week old Rabbits -after a couple days they have fur and do even better in the cold. New born Rabbits are vulnerable to freezing on the wire if they don’t stay clustered so be sure to check on them if you’re not using kindling totes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJrCeox9q91paJY you may want to limit your breeding and kindling to warmer temps if the litters can’t stay sheltered away from the elements. Rabbits older than a few weeks can stay comfortable down to -30F. Best of luck!

[@jimhannum8740]

@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you for responding to my question,all the bunnies made it thru the cold, you have great content and I have learned so much from your videos, you and Teal Stone, and Farm Girl have inspired me to start my own homestead, and raising rabbits is a blast.

[@honeycaffena4897]

Good information! What do you think of those “rabbit tractors”?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I love them. I think you can raise rabbits and chickens very well using them. Maybe I'll build one for fun.

[@rebekahsaysno9161]

@@TheRabbitryCenter Will be interested to see it if you do build one.

[@lavenderwolfbound5886]

This is a better idea for dishes in the winter. Right now they have plastic dog dishes that we have wired to the cage i like the bungee as well as dishes that can be taken out and slid back in. I may try that next year

[@christian_lied]

Nice video! Do you ever lose rabbits to the cold?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Not at all. Though Folks do lose rabbits to the heat. That is very real.

[@farislatif8846]

Awesome rabbit video

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thank you 🤗 I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@Legend0222]

I got the heated waterers for my two rabbits this year, hoping they work... Ive had other animals and not all heated waterers work well so I'm skeptical, I'm also worried about my one rabbit who prefers a bowl so I may have to adjust my plans as the winter moves along, thanks for all the advice!

[@lajohnson1967]

Love the water bowl idea!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thank you for watching.

[@Bigbarry20]

2 uploads today, you're a busy man. LOL, I played a lumberjack today splitting wood , sugar maple season is right around the corner.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Ha it was a lot of editing. Sugar Maple? Barry, please share more info on that.

[@Bigbarry20]

Yeah I haven't made any fully complete step-by-step videos like others have on KZbin but I have one I can share of the final stove top boil oh, you can tap any maple tree I even tap black walnut on our property. Here's a link to one of my videoskzbin.info/www/bejne/pqOvaIBma92Bmqc

[@joehiner1863]

How big are the boxes? I've got New Zealand and Rex rabbits.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Nesting boxes this video will give you the dimensions kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIupqJeta7-oaKsfeature=shared

[@riseshine5191]

Do you have a link for the oats that are good to feed ? And how often should you feed?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

amzn.to/30Oq6zf

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I feed a punch of oats every 2-3 days to kits and nursing doe's. I left a link below but try a local livestock feed store they should have whole oats. 50 lb. bag for around 20$.

[@faithdiesterhaft972]

Can yiu explain the marble? Im confused. Where we put marbel now?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I replace the marble(which is most beneficial in hot temperatures because it stays cold do it’s thermal conductivity) with half-inch plywood -a simple 6“ x 12“ or 10“ x 10“ piece will suffice. This will give them something to chew on in the winter time and let them get off the wire. store your marble in the shed, garage or barn until warm temps return.

[@GreggyClypse]

you have nice blue eyes!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks for watching

[@maggievickers1868]

when you take the marble out in the fall what was it you put in the pen for winter

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I use a half inch piece of plywood 10" x 10"

[@growmiesunited9827]

Very great video bobby

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks 👍 I'm glad you like it

[@zoeytaylor1981]

Hi you and your wife are amazing you have learnt me loads I've just become a rabbit owner of 2 bucks 2 doe's and uve helped me out with everything I needed to no and you explain in very good details that really helps massively I appreciate your time and effort and support and when u say oats do you mean like porridge oats is it ok to give 100% wholegrain organic oats thankyou x

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Whole oats or race horse oats sold at a feed store. Thanks for watching!

[@barleythebunny4363]

Learned a lot thanks!

[@060797llb]

What kind of hay? Coastal?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

If you type “the rabbitry center Hay” our videos will appear. Orchard

[@lesliec2570]

Any advice on trying to breed and doe not lifting? Beautiful rabbits. Great information

[@joshsparks8152]

Could be alot of reasons @Leslie Cruz.... Age of rabbits?

[@Bigbarry20]

I imagine stress( predators, cats) around rabbit hutches could shut down breeding.

[@theohiohousewife]

1. Is she ready? Check her color cool pink vs hot pink 2. Flirting. I have a side by side pen so they can flirt until her color comes in. 3. If she's ready and has had time to get used to him but still won't lift. you can lift her. I'm sure there are videos that will show how to do that. 4. I was gifted a doe that wouldn't lift and she was the fattest rabbit I have ever seen. I have rationed her down to an average weight and she has fur puddling from the loose skin. She got to flirt with one of my bucks for several days before meeting up. We will know if she took in few days

[@lesliec2570]

She's 2y 3m old. He's almost 8m old. He tries but she won't lift. I got her as a proven doe, just don't know when she had her last litter. She kind of started lifting today and mounting him but when he tries she's not lifting/ lifting enough. Or he's not aiming low enough.

[@lesliec2570]

@@theohiohousewife she weighs 2.525lbs he weighs 2.588lbs I don't know if weight is an issue?

[@SweetheartLane]

Will you make video on rabbit genetics

[@rachelrabbitrycenter1293]

He is in the process of making one right now 😊

[@MaritaDeLaPenaDTG]

Interesting.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Glad you think so! So is your KZbin handle.

[@123STEP23]

Do rabbits need nails trimmed ? If so how frequently ? What do u use yo trim with ?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

if you pick up their hocks You can see how long their nails are if they get too long will start popping through the Cage floor bottom they can snap off sideways so it’s a good idea to trim them from time to time. It depends you’ll have to check their growth. Just use cat clippers here’s a video that will show you how kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHnGgqmobb1mhtUfeature=shared

[@gflack71]

Thanks so much! What zone are you in? And are you protected from the wind in the front of the cages?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Zone 5. It helps to position your Rabbitry so the prevailing wind hits the back of the hutch. This way the cold wind isn't blowing into the cages. The front has no wind block but we place hide boxes in every cage for a rabbit to use for security, wind block or even chewing..

[@gflack71]

@@TheRabbitryCenter Thanks. That is very helpful.

[@stevengrange1584]

What is size are the hide boxes again

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

We have free build plans on our website preview.mailerlite.io/preview/37362/forms/54213430306931898

[@liv41414]

Great video! I am just getting into outdoor rabbits and I live near Ottawa, Ontario. During the winter we will have multiple days in a row of -30 to -40 degrees celius. This past winter the coldest day was -43. What would you suggest for their enclosure during those times. Also is it ok to have 2 females in the same cage? Its only spring now, so I have lots of time to prepare. I just want to be sure to give them what they need to survive!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

If you're seeing temperatures that cold, I would consider running them in a winter greenhouse barn or structure if some sort with a heater to keep it at freezing to keep your bucks fertile.

[@060797llb]

What kind of oats are you feeding?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

If you type “the rabbitry center Feeding rabbits” our videos will appear. Whole oats

[@jeanineloya2981]

Luv your videos

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I'm so glad you enjoy the Channel. Thanks for watching!

[@brittany5629]

What about the wires on their feet constantly

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

This is a common question. Folks often think this is the cause of sore hocks but in most cases it's caused by pour diet and over feeding your rabbit. This causes stress on the hock. Caged hutches are the most sanitary way to raise rabbits. This allows manure and urine to fall through keeping your rabbit and cage bacteria free. A simple resting board should be used in every cage. This allows your rabbit to get off the wire if they so choose.

[@andrmayfield1658]

Thank you for all your videos,.. love to watch them. Happy New Year! What kind of wood would you suggest for rabbits to chew on ?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Happy new year! We use a lot of soft pine 2x4 pieces. But we also give our rabbits fruit branches, apple, cherry, pear, crab apple, weeping willow, birch, ash, I could keep going. Poplar...

[@andrmayfield1658]

@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you so much!

[@060797llb]

What size is your hide box?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

If you type “the rabbitry center hide box” our videos will appear. Large

[@060797llb]

What size re your cages?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

If you type “the rabbitry center cages” our video appear. 30x30

[@kathleenthompson6418]

What kind of oates? Whole oats?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Whole oats

[@tankiescraftingmom4381]

Hi, thanks for your video. I’m just just now getting into rabbits. I have a question though when you put the babies into the large tote, did you keep Mom with them or what did you do with them at that point?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

The large tote is connected to the Cage where her jay feeder and water bowl is she spends most of the day in her cage but when she feels the need to nurse, she will simply go down the ramp into the tote nursery litter for a few minutes and And climb back up the ramp to escape to her solitude for another 12 hours this video shares more information kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqTYmHuHrc56iKMfeature=shared

[@tankiescraftingmom4381]

@@TheRabbitryCenter thanks so much and merry Christmas

[@adelelashmawy2156]

I live in Maine and i would like to know if i could build the same set up like yours. But my concern is it was -12F a couple weeks ago.

[@airsearch1]

How do you keep your rabbits from eating their water bowls? Mine have always eaten their water bowls unless they were metal.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Keep them filled, give them something else to chew on like small pieces of 2 x 4 or fruit branch trimmings and hay

[@chadmusser8216]

I have quick question, we just got into raising Californian rabbits last year as 4-h projects. My question is, is it normal for rabbits to eat straw? Will it hurt them?

[@popeye1313]

I'm just getting started with raising rabbits what are some tips you can give me for a beginner oh and I'll be living up by Buffalo New York so the winters are long well I'm sure you know what the winters like there

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

You can raise them outside in cold temperatures -you’re gonna have to work harder to keep your rabbits comfortable in the hot summers because rabbits are prone to heat stroke There’s a lot of good videos on KZbin and there’s a lot of good books on Amazon try to consume as much as you can and purchase rabbits with pedigrees so you can sell rabbits to pay for your rabbit feed. Check out this Idea List on Amazon: RABBIT BOOKS by Bobby Jimenez a.co/8YQwDOa

[@CathleenMartinez-i9q]

There is a rabbit loose in my central NY neighborhood that appears to be domestic..large, white w black spots. Has been around at least 4 months so maybe acclimated but I'm worried about it being out all winter here. How hard should we try to catch it, or do u think it will be okay? Snow has arrived here.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

rabbits are built for the cold. It will be happier in the winter than it will be in the summer as long as it finds grass and woody browse to eat

[@MightyHeidi7]

Do you have plans for the hide box? And since it is for winter, do you use it as a nest box, or does the bottom need to be closed?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

We have plans on our website therabbitrycenter.com and we have videos if you were to search the rabbitry center hide box- in the winter time we put a sheet of paper down and then put shavings on top of that -On really cold snaps will fill the cage floor with a little bit more straw

[@heidicooling1529]

@@TheRabbitryCenter thanks so much! I like the idea of not putting the rabbits in our greenhouse for the winter. I just made the Teal Stone Hutch, but need winter enclosures for the bitterest days in Minnesota. Great video--thanks

[@joshsparks8152]

I'm curious how do you warm kits if momma's don't pull hair or born out of the nest box? First time momma had 10 in about 30° weather in Mississippi almost 2 weeks ago... Saved 7 with heat pad down to 4 now

[@joshsparks8152]

That's a great idea to keep some in hand thank you

[@OddPaw]

@@joshsparks8152 You can also collect fur from molting to save back for instances like that. :) If you don't have any fur saved back though, you could always brush your rabbits and collect as much hair from them as you can. Or a cat/dog if your rabbits are used to them being around.

[@joshsparks8152]

We brushed her and got some built up then she finally pulled and doing well now

[@joshsparks8152]

@@OddPaw I will definitely be saving hair from now on. Thanks for the tip

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

It's good to keep collecting as much clean fur as you can from your mama rabbits litters. Little bit here and there. So if you have a surprise birth you have some standing by. Heat blankets for kits is what we've used for a long time. They work great. When your rabbit has kindled you can remove your rabbit and pull fur yourself. It doesn't hurt them and any slight bother is worth keeping your kits warm. You simply pull fur from the dewlap and the fur comes out easily. We now strictly use kindling totes in the winter time and wouldn't breed until the weather breaks if we didn't. You can still breed and cover your cage floor surrounding the nesting box with straw but it's almost guaranteed that you can expect some loses. I hope your 4 rabbits pull through. Here's a first time video if you haven't watched it already-Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJm2lpt5p9eeipI&t

[@stevengrange1584]

Great video. Were do u think is best place to put rabbit hutch? Is partial shade in summer.. Or can the hutch be in the sun?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Full shade, full-time cold, will not bother your rabbits, but the heat will

[@outlawfarms6961]

I will not be breeding my rabbits in the winter as I live off grid in northern maine. We get snow from anywhere starting in October to may

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

That sounds like a long winter

[@williamwalker1277]

My rabbits will eat the plastic bowls. How do you keep them from eating the bowls...

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

In most cases they’re chewing the bowls because the water is empty try to keep them filled every 12 hours and provide them with Hay to chew on and soft untreated wood -small pieces of 2x2 work great!

[@greenacrebirds]

I really want to get started with meat rabbits. how many should I start out with?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

1 buck and 2 doe

[@greenacrebirds]

Ok

[@OddPaw]

Do you have issues with the waste building up using straw in the bottoms like that? My rabbits are inside of a shed so I don't do anything special for them besides just closing the doors up to keep the wind out. I have metal bowls that I use and I just slam them on the ground until the ice breaks out, but I'll have to try that bucket tip! Is the water warm/cool/room temp? You have a lot of great advice here, glad I came across your channel!

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment. The Straw gets frozen sometimes and I have to remove it with a 6"putty knife. It's the perfect tool to clean your cage. The water bucket that I dip the iced bowls into is hot. I refill all the bowls with lukewarm water. Studies show that this stays unfrozen the longest. Thanks for watching.

[@OddPaw]

@@TheRabbitryCenter thanks for taking the time to reply! I use a putty knife to clean mine out too. :) Interesting that you were told lukewarm, I was always told to use cold. Hmmm I feel like I should experiment now. LOL

[@Maxi_Jano]

I went away for a week and left my Rabbits at my mom's, when I got back they were very underfed, their faces were very skinny, they lost like half of the body fat in their faces, as well as fur. I fed them and they got better for a few days, but one day I went to seem them and found them both dead, one laying down stiff, the other broke his neck, he was chewing the cage It was very cold for two days and I think they died in the morning from the cold, they were outside in their cage, but they didn't have nothing on them, no straw, sheets or a roof above the cage. I think the cold was too much for them being so exposed and having lost so much weight What do you think?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I'm sorry to hear that. When it comes to rabbits dying there could be many factors like stressful environment, diet(too much, too little, dehydration, poor immune system. Once rabbits get there fur about 4 days old they stay very warm. Heat will kill a rabbit but you don't hear about very many deaths from the cold. They're built for cold temps. As long as they stay dry and clustered. I wouldn't think the cold would've been the deciding factor. But I'd clean and disinfect the cages with Lysol spray or a blow torch. Give the bowls and dishes a good cleaning and maybe ask someone else to look after your rabbits when you take your next trip. She might of been a little too busy who knows. Hope that helps.

[@pennypack4830]

I love your channel. I'm just starting out with meat rabbits. Well, their supposed to be anyway. Lol I have a question. 1 of my brokeback New Zealand's was fine when I got her. That same day I was holding her and went to put her back, she was so ridgid, her back legs went straight out as did her front legs. It reminded me of the fainting goats. But since then she hasn't grown, back feet are turned in wards bad. But she's eating and drinking but doesn't hop around like the others. Do you have any idea what this could be?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

How many broke backs did you purchase? It's tough to say. The condition could improve but I'd give it some time and if it doesn't get better you could consult a vet to get a professional opinion if it's in fact a back injury or a real condition. Thanks for watching.

[@pennypack4830]

@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you for the information. She seems to be doing better. But I'm keeping my eyes on her. Btw she's supposed to be a New Zealand broke back. But I really don't know. Just starting out and I had to go with what the lady told me. Thanks again and I'll keep watching !!

[@caripoindexter6377]

Is it possible to get rabbits to stop peeing all over their straw? Having trouble keeping everything dry and clean.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

It’s best to keep the straw out of the cage until temps hit 20’s or below. When placing straw on the cage floor bottom cover everything except the corner designated as the Rabbits bathroom. Swap out the straw every few days if there peeing on it. Best of luck!

[@russeljamesalamer2332]

Hello Bob, I've been watching your videos and i have a lot of takeaways. Meanwhile,my interest is about ambient conditions since we are in the equator line. Thus, may i ask if you may provide the humidity and tempt in your area as well. Like max temp in the summer and min, and max and min temp in the winter as well. I observed 2days of rain made our surrounding so humid and I end up suffering a rabbit. Hope you can share some info like you always did. Thanks in advance bob.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Our summers highs 95F/35C our winter lows are -5F/-20C When we have 30degree swings in May we get humidity in the totes that only have one entrance, the air isn’t able to vent. You can drill little 8/32 holes with a power drill on the upper sides so puddles don’t leak in. I Drill about 50 holes on each side you can easily see fill these in with silicone in the fall.

[@russeljamesalamer2332]

Thanks for this Bob, i guess it's the bad humidity is one culprit of high mortality rates of rabbits in our area. I believe We have same temp highs in the summer or maybe higher a bit in ours. Now i have 32-35degC readings. Our humidity pegs at 82% at an average. And i saw some studies that bad combination of temp to humidity is not healthy to livestocks, more especially to rabbits as they have limited sweat glands.

[@mckenzieaudette9324]

This is my first time having litters in the winter, and my kits just don't seem to be growing. They have free choice 18% pellets, hay, and water. Im worried they will not make adult weight and be tiny. Do you have any insist or suggestions?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Feed them up too 6 cups of pellet a day as long as they’re eating it. Provide them some whole oats on a board (small handful) once a day They’ll grow quickly in the 4-5 weeks

[@lionmorales7020]

Is it possible I can buy one of the rabbits.

[@b.shivkumargoud5695]

Hi Sir Good Morning. Iam from INDIA after watching ur vedios I had brought New Zealand white pair. Now I want to bring another pair of male Soviet Chinchilla and female black gaint and want to get hybreed variety. Is it good or not plz reply.

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Giants will eat more and take longer to grow out as well as have a higher Bone to meat ratio. I would mix to medium pure breeds for hybrid vigor for faster grow outs and healthier rabbits

[@odonnellsaussiehomestead8257]

Some of my rabbits especially Haliquin can't use solid tiles etc as they urinate on it and infect and get sore hocks.🤣other rabbits its ok . sort of ,such it and see . As it doesn't snow here like at your place, but it gets very hot here Bobby. Great info🥰👍

[@emmanuellicup]

We are lucky enough here in the Philippines because we don't have a winter time... God bless

[@therabbitswhisper]

I use branches from my fruit trees for chew toys. Just a thought. You mentioned breeding in the winter. I have a year old doe that I am going to breed. Any thoughts on her first time with the buck?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

I have a video on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGfHapSigc9_jbs

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Sure check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJm2lpt5p9eeipI

[@therabbitswhisper]

the only reason i mentioned fruit chew sticks is because you said you use cut up 2x4s.

[@truthseeker9561]

what kind of oats do u use?

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Whole oats

[@truthseeker9561]

@@TheRabbitryCenter ok, thank y'all

[@mk3_okc]

Nice rabbits pets

[@TheRabbitryCenter]

Thanks for watching. What breed is your rabbit/rabbits?

[@mk3_okc]

@@TheRabbitryCenter one is Dutch Second is a red rabbit