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[@paulmcwhorter]

Some really great advice.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Thank you !

[@Timothy_Smith]

This is fantastic information. We are considering adding rabbits in '25 to our acreage, so this is very useful to us. Thanks again.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

You are very welcome I'm glad you found it useful! Good luck on your rabbit raising endeavor!

[@freesatellite3204]

And we are working on forbidding abuse of animals , so maybe you should think about something else. What you see is nothing but cruelty against defendless animals.

[@Timothy_Smith]

@@freesatellite3204 Sorry, your comment is laughable. There is no cruelty here at all. Thanks for the chuckle.

[@DoubleVisionHomestead]

Thank you for all the info. I don't have rabbits yet so I find info very helpful for the future

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

You are very welcome! Good luck on your rabbit raising endeavor!

[@hashihashi1019]

Very helpful and informative! Thank you for the great videos!

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

You are very welcome! I'm glad you gained something from it. Thank you for watching!

[@dcrosco1458]

This was a very good video for a first timer like me and my kids. My kids want to raise rabbits and yes they are older kids and know where meat comes from. We are looking to spring to start raising rabbits. Thank you for video

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

I am glad it was helpful! You are welcome! That's awesome you are going to start raising rabbits, welcome to the rabbit raising endeavor! Do you know what breeds you are going to raise?

[@dcrosco1458]

@@BrokenArrowFarm307 we have not decided yet but doing are research on the different types. I am trying to let my kids do most of the research so they learn what is needed. Then we are going to come together and make our decision on the type. But we have a outdoor building that we are going to keep them in.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

@dcrosco1458 that's awesome you have the kids involved. Good luck and have fun!

[@blakesleeacres]

Great info!! All great points!

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Thank you!

[@cranberry420]

I live in Finland, where rabbits are 98% as pets and 2% as meat. I'm going to start raising meat rabbits not this coming summer, but after that. I luckily found a very reputable breeder only 1.5 hours away from me! It's also the most popular breeder in my entire country! I've been mentally (as in getting info) preparing for rabbits for.... 3-5 years, and now I'll prepare physically (as in buying and building stuff. Rabbit cages are so expensive to make/buy) Well done video overall!

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

That's awesome congratulations on going into the meat rabbit endeavor! Sounds like you have did your homework and you are ready! Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching!

[@Phantam-dh2ti]

Great job! I have enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I would love to see a more detailed layout of your rabbitry and your daily operations. As well as some of the simple things you have done over the years to make taking care of so many at one time easier and less labor intensive, or cheaper. Just all your secrets 😅😂 to help make it easier on everyone else.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! I'll see what I can come up with for more videos like you suggested!

[@emoryshirley1292]

Love your setup! I currently have outdoor hutches

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Well thank you! Several years of trial and error to get to this setup.

[@cs7717]

New sub here. I hope to be raising meat rabbits in the next year myself. I'm going to have to check out your videos. Much success to you.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Thank you for the sub! Glad to hear you are going to start raising meat rabbits! Wishing the best success to you!

[@kirraha]

Tack!

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Thank you!!

[@Gods-Elect]

Thanks

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@devvandyke1195]

We’re going to start raising meat rabbits soon. We have an urban mini farm, so rabbits are the most ideal protein source for us! We’re super excited.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

That's awesome! Good luck with your rabbit raising endeavor and have fun!

[@jerrykirchhofer7449]

Great video! good advice and content. Where are you located, just curious?

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Thank you! Located in Northeast Wyoming

[@francisferry1181]

what is the perfect spacing for rabbits and also tell you that I like the cage

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Spacing on what for rabbits? I'm glad you like the cages!

[@ShilohHuite]

Do they need constant light? If im just looking for 1 breeding pair or a single buck and 2 doe like you mention can i just have enough natural light let in to be good? I would have yo run a whole new line out to where they would be to get lights wired up.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

The extended light hrs just helps with breeding in the winter months. So no you don't necessarily need it if you aren't breeding year round.

[@carrieashley6465]

Dirt floor shed is great that it go in ground and bag up up removed it better iv had dirt floor barns for many years

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

I agree I've only ever had dirt floor sheds for my critters

[@Happyfox870]

Can you talk about how you chose a business structure, how taxes work for you in this industry and how you market other than KZbin please.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Yes I can come up with a few things. Are you wondering about just the rabbit business or our farm as a whole?

[@Happyfox870]

@@BrokenArrowFarm307 for myself, rabbit business,but overall others could get more from the farm business angles. So maybe both.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

@dochollidaze4742 ok very good, I'll see what I can come up with .

[@chazanderson4532]

what dimensions do you use for your cages? And what gauge wire? I was just about to make a few cages to get things set up.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

30 x 30 x 18 inches tall. Heavier the gauge is better especially for the floor.

[@bobbikelly2253]

​@@BrokenArrowFarm307I use 30x36.

[@ryancoorey158]

I like the movie broken arrow.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

But it's not quite like Broken Arrow Farm

[@morganlindstrom9860]

Can you link what feed you give them?

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

www.hubbardfeeds.com/species/lifestyle/rabbit/rabbit-feeds

[@mevsm1]

Giving them branches from certain fruit trees will keep them from chewing on the mat.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Yes that does help!

[@kelleyheard5790]

I know rabbits do better in the winter. What do you do for cooling your Rabbits in the summer?

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Yes they definitely like the cold better than the heat. Our rabbit barn is insulated keeping it 10 to 15 degrees cooler than outside in the summer, plus we use fans for air movement.

[@doubles1545]

I keep ceramic tiles in the freezer and put one in their home during the afternoon heat. They are a little suspicious at first, but after a few days they would immediately lay on it.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

@@doubles1545 that is a good idea! I have used frozen water bottles.

[@stephensmith1611]

I do frozen bathroom floor tiles that I rotate during the summer heat works great

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

@stephensmith1611 I bet that does work good! Good idea!

[@quentinjackson3778]

I bought a rabbit from the local amish auction and that rabbit had babies and it went on from there now each year i have rabbits for the freezer

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

That's great!

[@dms-eg6ic]

If you start with two does and a buck like you suggested, how many cages should a person get? 1 cage per animal then an extra 6 to 8 when the babies get bigger?

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

So I cage for each rabbit you are starting with. Then 1 cage for each litter once they are weaned, so in this case 2 additional cages for a total of 5 cages. The litter can be grown out to fryer size all together in one cage, if you want to keep back any replacement does you will need an additional 2 cages (one for her and one for her litter). Hope this helps.

[@sgt.guardsman2221]

What feed do you use? I've been hearing a lot about "Bad" feed from Purina and a few others. I'm always looking for feed that is balanced and not have "Fillers".

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

I use an 18 % protein rabbit feed from Hubbard.

[@roughroadstudio]

I am transitioning to Modesto Milling Organic, which is free of corn and soy. I get it from Chewy but it's more expensive than Purina. Can't say I really trust Purina for anything. I also feed timothy hay and horse cubes that are timothy and alfalfa.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

@roughroadstudio I hope that feed works good for you.

[@roughroadstudio]

@@BrokenArrowFarm307 Comparing ingredients, I should be able to use much less of the Modesto compared to the Purina.

[@Mansahx]

Do you process your own rabbits? If so, what’s your food regimen for the rabbits your processing?

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Yes I do process them. They get an 18% protein rabbit pellet feed

[@wayneballard4327]

We’re are you located thank you

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Hello, Wyoming.

[@user-yo4ec4hi4t]

How big is the cage match each breeding female ?

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

30 x 30 x 18 inches

[@tommykandu]

Where are you located looking to get another buck.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Located in Northeast Wyoming. What breed are you looking for?

[@tommykandu]

@@BrokenArrowFarm307 New Zealand

[@buckreynolds7475]

8 to 10

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Thanks Buck

[@Mansahx]

I don’t allow people to come to my homestead or farm..

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

👍

[@jacoblos2559]

Can I come to your farm

[@don_an2ny909]

Hi. You mentioned starting with a trio; is it okay they're siblings or the breeders usually just mix match?

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

I cant speak for other breeders but I make sure the buck is not related to the does. The does can be siblings.

[@musicteacher5757]

Second-hand info: I heard about a breeder who kept inbreeding and started having baby rabbits with deformities like 5 legs.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

@musicteacher5757 oh my, that's not good.

[@don_an2ny909]

@BrokenArrowFarm307 Thanks, I thought as much ... currently doing my research to get on this train.

[@jimh4167]

City boy here... going off grid... I have not been exposed to eating rabbit meat... Please a little help here... Where to find restaurants serving rabbit.. Popular rabbit dishes... Ways to prepare it... How not to prepare it... Any help will be greatful Almost forgot my location Show Low, Az

[@Haleys_Henhouse_Mini_Farm]

I'd recommend watching Teal Stone Homestead for recipes, as for buying rabbit that is already processed you may have to find a more specialized grocery or butcher shop.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

If you are having a hard time finding places that serve rabbit, reach out to local breeders if you can find any. If not you can also buy frozen whole rabbits on line and have them shipped to you. As far as cooking below are a few of my =favorite rabbit cook books. Hope this helps! 1001 ways to cook rabbit - amzn.to/3w1BuYv American Breeder's Association Domestic Rabbit Cookbook - amzn.to/4b7RfMs Recipes for Cooking Domestic Rabbit Meat (Classic Reprint) - amzn.to/3Udp6MP

[@bobbikelly2253]

Not everyone has a nice building to house their rabbits. Not everyone needs a big rabbit. I'm just feeding me. I have Dutch rabbits. Perfect rabbit for one or 2 people.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

That's perfect!

[@musicteacher5757]

bobbikelly2253, I'm just a hobby breeder. But Dutch are great, good mothers, easy to handle.

[@fermagradinabio]

Hello

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Hello

[@All_cleanexteriors]

Where are you located im looking for a breeder.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Hello, located in Wyoming

[@Dale_Coop]

A farmer who farms for meat, my golden rule is treat the animals with the most respect you can give them. After all, you are sacrificing their life for your own gain. Just treat them better.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

👍

[@buckreynolds7475]

I won't keep a doe that don't have 8 are more

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

I agree the more she has, makes her a better doe

[@patwinkeller9254]

Looks like the area needs a good cleaning.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Yep, Spring is here and it's time to clean out the Rabbit Barn!

[@GhostRider-ce3eb]

Poor animals 😢

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

They are really well cared for, as this is our lively hood so we take great pride and care in our animals.

[@GhostRider-ce3eb]

No, they aren't cared for: if you care for someone you don't kill them...​@@BrokenArrowFarm307

[@cristallaprade5487]

Take a breath and keep scrolling. No one is interested in your empty minded virtue signaling.

[@ruby-rose5729]

Don't be rediculous.😂

[@duxdawg]

@GhostRider Hush child, the adults are speaking.

[@anpe6524]

ALLL THOSE TINY CAGES :( so sad!!!

[@Jess._.Equine13]

Meat rabbits honestly arnt active like pet ones, not well bred ones atleast lots of meat rabbit xs are but I have one in a room and he honestly picks a corner and only really leaves to go eat even at dawn- dusk he honestly was just build to grow and not be active or cute as a pet rabbit

[@janetteveronica402]

agree it's awful

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

Meat rabbits are happy and healthy being raised in wire cages keeping them out of their own feces and urine. Along with keeping them safe from predators and diseases they can contract from wild rabbits outside. We supply cage mats good quality food and water along with fresh ventilation. We take good care of our rabbits as they make us an income and want them to thrive.

[@GumboGalahad]

Tiny cages? Those are luxury accomodations compared to what most animals raised for mass, stress in the word mass, consumption are raised in.

[@I-am-a-nomaD]

Rabbits are a burrowing species

[@ahmedmourad94]

get better enclosures, standing on wire is not a proper solution. This is inhumane

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

👍

[@abitofthisabitofthatwithda5379]

I couldn't get all that far into the vid for one reason! I have seen pigeon coops cleaner than that room! Couldn't get past his intro. That room is just nasty.

[@BrokenArrowFarm307]

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