This was super helpful to me especially with your "diagram" on the board! Ive just got into rabbits got 2 young does for Sept. And the breeding math was driving me crazy!!
Great videos! Just a note, some people breed the larger breeds (giants) because they give more meat per hour spent butchering (for us that are time constrained), or just for pets. Generally the kits take 30% longer to wean on giants, and take a lot out of the mom so we don't breed them right away otherwise we lose the mom. But there's a reason why NZ and CA rabbits are used, as you pointed out, great production.
Meat Breed Rabbits like New Zealand and Silver Fox are mostly used because the meat to bone ratio at 16wks is the most cost efficient. Bigger Breeds do eventually make more meat but food cost is more. If you butcher large breed Rabbits at 16 wks you get less meat than you do with Meat Breed Rabbits. Hope that made sense. In the end the cost per pound to produce meat is less with the Meat Breeds, but all Rabbits taste good to me. Keep doing your thing.
@@TheRabbitryCenterThanks for the info. I'm new to this and I haven't bred my does the first year of their life. Now the does won't lift. Any suggestions?
fixing to start breeding Florida whites ,on a small scale ,thanks for all of your helpful videos ,bought some stuff off of your link hope it helps ,keep up the great work
North Alabama here. We breed our NZ/Cali vigorously. We have currently 16 doe and 8 bucks. 8-4 that breed together on one side of the barn and 8-4 on the other. Winter we move them inside and keep the barn around 60 degrees and keep breeding. We only breed our does for 2 years then process them after 8 weeks of being in our “Retirement Home” my kiddos call “The Ritz” lol we have between 10-14 almost every litter (of course we have had all the things happen that could happen) we had one doe have 15 twice in a row which freaked me out a little. We breed heavy.
I have one Buck who is a champion line buck. I have multiple does. Can a buck breed to several those on the same day and still be able to conceive on all of them? I do know that when it gets very warm the males go sterile but I don’t know about this question.
You can and many folks have success But I find the litters have bigger numbers if I give the bucks a day break between does’s This keeps their fertility levels at their highest And only a day break you can still foster kits if needed and the size difference will be close So every kit still has a fighting chance for a nipple
@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you. That is what I did 1st doe on Monday 11/15, and then a 2nd doe on 11/16, and the 3rd doe will be today 11/17, and the 4th doe on 1/18,
Great to find another Michigan rabbit breeder on TH-cam. I'm about 45 minutes away from your area. I might be interested in buying a buck sometime in the near future.
My does first litter was 10 kits(Satin&California) and her second was 14 kits. (Satin&Silver Fox) Some kits died each time. Is this TOO big a litter or would this be considered great results with the above average litters?
Dead kits are no good for meat at 8+ weeks or replacement breeders (and decaying kits in the nest are a threat to the other kits). So, no in my book. I prefer a litter that the doe can raise with a 100% succes rate and therefore has enough to give to all kits both during gestation and nursing periods. Bad start impacts the whole development, so possibly slower growth and impact on health and long term fertility if kept for breeding. Although here to most kits will end up in the freezer and i have a range for littersize, (5-7, but dwarf breed for ease of handling, etc.) meat is not a selection criterium for breeding. Healthy animals that are easy to handle and thrive in my care are. Breed standard, etc. are all below this on the list (they are above max. size/weight, but just right for me). Now given my situation and the insights here (EU) i breed 2 litters a year per doe (leave daughters on till next breeding if possible) and that gives me plenty of meat along with some lamb. If i start breeding way more i'll either have to start selling for pets (also reason for picking dwarf breed) or get a pet cat/dog to feed part of this meat to. Bigger isn't always better, more genetic variety in your breeding stock is usefull, smaller animals that are easier to handle (i'm not getting any younger and want to keep doing this for quite some time yet), and fit stew pot/freezer fine. Also on the "hoof" food storage doesn't need a powersource and damage is way easier to fix than the freezer.
36x30x18” will suffice for 10-12 weeks at that point you’ll need to sell, process or move them out. 6 to 7 weeks you can start weaning the litter. I would incorporate a second Cage so you can move the bucks out or process the bucks 1st leaving the doe’s with mama but it’s a good idea to rebreed mama when the kits are four weeks old, Mama will need her own cage for her next litter when the kits are about 6-7 weeks old. Type in the rabbitry center, breeding, weaning, caring for kits. Any topic you want to research we should have a video for you. Thanks!
yes we call it the kindling calendar here’s a link the-rabbitry-center.square.site/product/kindling-calendar/38 more products on our website the-rabbitry-center.square.site/
What age should I breed my rabbits? My buck is 6 months and my 2 does are 4 months. All of them are pure bred mini Rex rabbits tri colored male, harlequin female, and lilac female.
It’ll make things easier that your buck is older -wait until at least 5 months for the doe’s. 6 months is even better. Breed one doe and then wait a day - then breed the next doe to ensure your bucks fertility. This will make for better size litters.
@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you! The females are sisters and the male is not related. So the male was born feb 12 and the females were april 10. I think I’m gonna breed them around September 20 so the babies will be ready for their new homes around Christmas.
How are you doing senior what should I do in that four weeks if my Doe is not lifting for the Buck to breed. can a Doe get pregnant without on heat?. Am Japhet Annan from Ghana
Im just getting started in to rabbits for meat & hides. I bought 4 bucks & 4 does. A pair of whites a pair of browns to start then a few weeks later I got a cinnamon colored doe & a red brown colored doe. Along with 2 palomino colored bucks. They are all California/ new Zealand crosses. My plans are to breed two in mid may and 2 in mid june . I live in northern maine. I don't want to over breed my does nor do I want to have kitts in the winter. We live off grid
So basically breed whenever you want. Hahah! I better get on building some grow out cages!id like to do something between the low and high intensity. Thanks as always for such great info!😊
what advice to you have for breeding 2 does and a buck. do you have an opinion or tips? do you thinks its easier to have more of less does to breed? I'm just trying to figure out a manageable yet successful amount of breeding rabbits.
A great way to start out your production is with 2 doe and a buck. Breed one doe wait a day and on day 2 breed the next doe. You'll have 2 does kindling at the same time and this way you can foster if needed. Also if one doe doesn't have her litter for what ever reason your not waiting another month. If you process these rabbits maybe sell a few to cover feed cost and think you can handle more. Then give it a whirl. But be careful with jumping into a 2 buck 4 doe production because it can take a lot of time, feed and energy. If you want a little more info on breeding and meat production you can watch this video below. th-cam.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/w-d-xo.html
I am new to rabbits, but my doe had babies, I tried rebreeding her once the babies were 2 weeks old and she wont lift. The buck in jumping on and doing his thrusting, but then he stops and gets off before he falls off or she moves before he falls of and completes. I thought maybe I was doing it too early, but I just watched your video and you said, breed after two weeks, so I don't know what's the problem
Pay attention to doe’s vent - make sure you’re introducing the doe when the rabbits red and swollen 3-4 weeks after she kindles is ideal. Look every week that way you can observe the change gray, pink, red, purple, reset This video shares more info th-cam.com/video/FrGsdtbILSg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d6WZBGNDwhSJir6G
I know someone who breeds the next day after giving birth. He said it´s the best time as after that she won´t want to for a while. How bad is this for her? Is this how it occurs in nature? Does this reduce her lifetime?
well he'd have to wean at 4 weeks due to the new litters arrival but this won't hurt the kits. In nature a rabbit will abandon a litter at 4 weeks. That's why a lot of people start finding those little bunnies around in may and june. They are on their own now and kinda confused how to feed and what a where to go. Rabbits in the wild are usually bred within a day or two from kindling. If you breed a rabbit like this you'll get high numbers for about 2 years and then the litter numbers will go down. She'll live but just not have big numbers for long stretches. Ive had a lot of luck breeding my does at 4 weeks when she still has her kits in the cage with her. Remove her breed her in the bucks cage and return her to her kits for two more weeks.
Great advice, but I want to add that in the panhandle of FL ours is flipped on the breeding schedule. We breed starting around August or September, bc it's so darn hot here that the kits die from the heat, and the bucks are pretty sterile.
I don't like to breed my does until they their kits are weaned. I am going to breed early spring (March) through Oct. then no breeding until March again. Lost one whole little from cold this last winter.
That’s a great question thank you for asking In my experience breeding your rabbits in the same cage for 30 minutes will prevent your doe from going to the bathroom and flushing the bucks sperm out-four hours later test breed again - this will improve the litter size-if the doe is unwilling or aggressive then remove your buck immediately-and mark the calendar If she lifts again keep your buck in the cage for 30 more minutes at the most or until she becomes unwilling to breed Using young does -first 2 to 3 years of their breeding life/cycle will be best for high numbers and getting the most doe’s out of the litters
You'll know when it's time to retire your rabbit because the litter numbers will drop down to 4-5 rabbits sometimes less. Usually takes 2-3 years for a doe's productivity to drop
@@TheRabbitryCenter Your breeeding method is interesting. I am quite new in rabbitry but in the Philippines, they always said that you must rest your Doe before mating again. what they do is 30 days gestation, 30 days kindling and 15-25 days rest before mating again.
Hi i just got a rabbit for my birthday. And now i bought him a female. So in a few monds well see if we will have babies. What can happen with her first litter
behavior can be an indicator yes. Not a for sure thing but if you'd like a little more information on how to know for sure watch this video when you get a free minute. th-cam.com/video/6G9Bq0FxJmY/w-d-xo.html
@@TheRabbitryCenter many thanks! She also has been digging a lot as she has a big hutch and outdoor tub connected all day. I've had to try patch it up every hour haha
Thank you for all the Numbers really appreciate it I'm looking to getting into raising meat rabbits myself I live in the state of Washington and can't seem to find breeding pairs I'm at a loss Do you know anybody in Washington or do you ship breeding pairs thank you have a great night
shipping rabbits is really expensive. Too expensive for my small little operation. But if you liked that video on breeding check this one out if you get a free minute. th-cam.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/w-d-xo.html
Could you please help me. I am trying to breed my female New Zealand, the age is ok but each time I put the female in the male cage she doing a small noise . the male try often but the female seem not to be full cooperative. They do not fight, go well together, but my results are not good. Try more then 3 days or 4 days consecutive but... Your opinion will be great. Thank you.
If the female makes noises and stays away from the male or makes noises at the male who then calms down she isn't ready and telling the male they aren't getting any. First are they healthy not too fat? How much light are they getting 11+hrs straight? Are you breeding early or late in the day....sun up and sun set tends to go better than mid day. Good weather also is better than bad weather. Are you making sure they get enough vitamin K and E? Spinch is naturally full of the good stuff and a large pinch with is all they need for a week straight giving once a day. Lastly are you sure they are different sex? Not 2 boys or 2 girls.....mix ups do happen.
Mine sure don't do any liter, much less liter after liter:( She's interested, but he just licks her and gives a half-ass try, no fall off. Geeze! Great channel, so helpful.
Thanks for watching so glad you enjoy it Check out our breeding playlist for more ideas to get your buck falling off. Best of luck th-cam.com/play/PLNYLb_YcNZX1MYePcHZVDL2L3K0ae5G9_.html
This channel is awesome! :-D I plan to start raising meat rabbits on pasture. Hopefully, the pasture can provide all the necessary nutrients the rabbits need. But gosh, do I have questions! :-p Are there books or other resources out there that specifically talks about pastured rabbits? Any recommendations? :-)
There are also free rabbit forums you can join (if you are 18 or older) that have lots of info and you can ask other rabbit breeders. Books are nice to but there are options
You should not if you are trying to build your rabbitry....However if it happens just eat the kits at 8-10 weeks old and your fine However those inbreed kits shouldn't be allowed to produce kits there genetics are poor
Hey. My female bunny gave birth to 5 babies and they all froze to death. I gave her a 3 day break and started breeding her. She would not lift. Is that because she thinks she still pregnant or because she needs to rest?
She wouldn’t need a rest Rabbits can reproduce every four weeks and wild rabbits are usually pregnant in a day or two after kindling It’s even possible for a buck to breed a doe between kits being born
Do people have to keep breeding rabbits outdoors? I have a female lionhead and want her to be a free roam indoor rabbit but I don’t know if that means I have to spay her or if I can keep her unspayed and have a litter from her? Any info would be nice on this. It seems people don’t keep unfixed rabbits indoors but I wasn’t sure if that’s true. thanks
Hey, people use Sheds or barns. Why not? Iv'e never bred rabbits indoors but I'd recommend keeping them either in or out and not mixing it up. Rapid change will shock a rabbits climate calibration system and they could die from stress. But climate controlled indoors seems like a safe bet. It just might take a little more cleaning. Good Luck!
I've never kept rabbits indoors and I wouldn't want to give you advice on something I'm not experienced in. But If were to try it, you said your rabbits roams then its safe to assume it has a litter box or food and water area. I'd try placing a Big T.V. size box 3'x4' x 6"-8" tall in a quiet place. Maybe even entertain moving food and water near the future kindle site. I'd put some hay in the box. Just a couple inches. I'd Place a nest box within that box and maybe you'll get lucky. Give it a whirl. If it goes Good or bad, its still experience and you'd only get better next time. Worse case scenario she'd probably kindle in your closet and may have a placenta stain to clean up. Good luck.
Depends on your rabbit. She may have a good litter and nurse them like a pro and everything will be fine. But she may have a few out of the nest box and lose some. I always try to prepare myself for the worse case scenario. My does usually kindle in the middle of the night and I notice the litter in the morning. So what happens when rabbits are bred too early? Even though rabbits are capable of having litters before 6 months it sometimes take longer to grow out to their full potential. Sometimes the result of early pregnancies is they don't ever reach their full potential size. Some folks claim that they start their does earlier in order to get better litter numbers the following litter. Regardless if you start early or not the litter numbers will start around 2-5. The litter numbers will increase with every litter there after. Just keep her on a healthy diet and don't try to over feed her in order to feed her freakishly hungry needs. She's going to be a cage door stalker when it's feeding time. Good luck with your litter.
@@leoscape_ls6141 if they’re under three months old then they are not sexually mature and won’t conceive but if they’re older than that then Yes, absolutely can and probably will be pregnant after one fall off but the litter would most likely be smaller than if you had multiple fall offs.
@@oldenglishgamebantamfarm796 The rabbits Size, Ears, and Fur will tell you what you need to know. With a little research you can see that only certain breeds are big medium or small. Are the ears loppy or stand straight up? This will narrow the search as well. Is the fur long or short is it especially silky soft. Without a rabbit to compare this fur to it may be difficult and you'll have trouble knowing if it's purebred but you can definitely narrow it down to a few breeds. Just spend a little time learning about those breeds that share your rabbits similarities.
Explosive Mind Gamer- I try my best to keep up but if I take a day off they really stack up. But it's a good problem to have. By the way noises drive me crazy and it really bums me out when I launch a video and notice the audio isn't perfect or the volumes are all jacked up and different. This is one of my pet peeves. This video is one of nails down a chalk board type video for me when I re watch it. I really make an effort to create a smooth transition from clip to clip so thanks for being patient and commenting. I'll use it as a friendly reminder to double check and retake the video if needed. It only makes the future videos better. Have a good day explosive mind gamer.
Yes mam. Some big commercial productions do that as well. Rabbits in the wild will abandon their litter at 4 weeks because they are pregnant with in a day or two of kindling. I wouldn't recommend that either because your litters will benefit greatly staying with mom a little longer. They have a stronger immune systems being able to nurse a couple weeks longer and start eating and drinking water gradually. But by week six mamas milk is dried up and she's 2 weeks pregnant and ready for some alone time.
Some rabbits can give birth a little early. That's why it's always a good idea to introduce the nesting box as early as day 29. You can most likely expect this to happen again with this doe but could see a change with a different buck. Please keep me posted.
This was super helpful to me especially with your "diagram" on the board!
Ive just got into rabbits got 2 young does for Sept. And the breeding math was driving me crazy!!
I'm so glad you liked it. Let me know if there's any think I can help you with. Thanks for commenting.
Great videos! Just a note, some people breed the larger breeds (giants) because they give more meat per hour spent butchering (for us that are time constrained), or just for pets. Generally the kits take 30% longer to wean on giants, and take a lot out of the mom so we don't breed them right away otherwise we lose the mom. But there's a reason why NZ and CA rabbits are used, as you pointed out, great production.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate feed back and comment.
Wow super interesting
Meat Breed Rabbits like New Zealand and Silver Fox are mostly used because the meat to bone ratio at 16wks is the most cost efficient. Bigger Breeds do eventually make more meat but food cost is more. If you butcher large breed Rabbits at 16 wks you get less meat than you do with Meat Breed Rabbits. Hope that made sense. In the end the cost per pound to produce meat is less with the Meat Breeds, but all Rabbits taste good to me. Keep doing your thing.
@@TheRabbitryCenterThanks for the info. I'm new to this and I haven't bred my does the first year of their life. Now the does won't lift. Any suggestions?
I vary my breeding according to sales.
Thanks for sharing as u probably noticed im binging on your channel today ,lol
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Thanks so much!
fixing to start breeding Florida whites ,on a small scale ,thanks for all of your helpful videos ,bought some stuff off of your link hope it helps ,keep up the great work
Thanks for that. And best of luck with your new production!
Congrats on 100,000 subscribers!
Thank you
North Alabama here. We breed our NZ/Cali vigorously. We have currently 16 doe and 8 bucks. 8-4 that breed together on one side of the barn and 8-4 on the other. Winter we move them inside and keep the barn around 60 degrees and keep breeding. We only breed our does for 2 years then process them after 8 weeks of being in our “Retirement Home” my kiddos call “The Ritz” lol we have between 10-14 almost every litter (of course we have had all the things happen that could happen) we had one doe have 15 twice in a row which freaked me out a little. We breed heavy.
Terrific. Thanks for taking the time to share your comment. How many of the 15 kits survived? Thanks
Just watched for the second time. Appreciate your videos
I appreciate you watching thank you for commenting
Thanks for the info, U was wondering how the breeding process went
When you give the black oil sunflower seeds. Can they have the whole thing or does it need to be shelled?
I have one Buck who is a champion line buck. I have multiple does. Can a buck breed to several those on the same day and still be able to conceive on all of them?
I do know that when it gets very warm the males go sterile but I don’t know about this question.
You can and many folks have success
But I find the litters have bigger numbers if I give the bucks a day break between does’s
This keeps their fertility levels at their highest
And only a day break you can still foster kits if needed and the size difference will be close
So every kit still has a fighting chance for a nipple
@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you. That is what I did 1st doe on Monday 11/15, and then a 2nd doe on 11/16, and the 3rd doe will be today 11/17, and the 4th doe on 1/18,
Great to find another Michigan rabbit breeder on TH-cam. I'm about 45 minutes away from your area. I might be interested in buying a buck sometime in the near future.
Yea, keep us in mind when your ready to add to your Rabbitry. Thanks for watching.
I watch this channel because I'm from Michigan too. I'm a Yooper!
If I have 2 does that kindle one week to 10 days apart, can I combine growouts? I will separate males from female s
You can, but you may want to temporary tattoo if they aren’t a different color,
That way you know which bloodline they come from.
What wire do you use to build your cages?
Everything we use is on our cages page
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My does first litter was 10 kits(Satin&California) and her second was 14 kits. (Satin&Silver Fox)
Some kits died each time. Is this TOO big a litter or would this be considered great results with the above average litters?
Dead kits are no good for meat at 8+ weeks or replacement breeders (and decaying kits in the nest are a threat to the other kits). So, no in my book. I prefer a litter that the doe can raise with a 100% succes rate and therefore has enough to give to all kits both during gestation and nursing periods. Bad start impacts the whole development, so possibly slower growth and impact on health and long term fertility if kept for breeding. Although here to most kits will end up in the freezer and i have a range for littersize, (5-7, but dwarf breed for ease of handling, etc.) meat is not a selection criterium for breeding. Healthy animals that are easy to handle and thrive in my care are. Breed standard, etc. are all below this on the list (they are above max. size/weight, but just right for me). Now given my situation and the insights here (EU) i breed 2 litters a year per doe (leave daughters on till next breeding if possible) and that gives me plenty of meat along with some lamb. If i start breeding way more i'll either have to start selling for pets (also reason for picking dwarf breed) or get a pet cat/dog to feed part of this meat to.
Bigger isn't always better, more genetic variety in your breeding stock is usefull, smaller animals that are easier to handle (i'm not getting any younger and want to keep doing this for quite some time yet), and fit stew pot/freezer fine. Also on the "hoof" food storage doesn't need a powersource and damage is way easier to fix than the freezer.
How big does a growout cage need to be?
36x30x18” will suffice for 10-12 weeks at that point you’ll need to sell, process or move them out.
6 to 7 weeks you can start weaning the litter.
I would incorporate a second Cage so you can move the bucks out or process the bucks 1st leaving the doe’s with mama
but it’s a good idea to rebreed mama when the kits are four weeks old,
Mama will need her own cage for her next litter when the kits are about 6-7 weeks old.
Type in the rabbitry center, breeding, weaning, caring for kits. Any topic you want to research we should have a video for you. Thanks!
Do you have an app or spreadsheet to help keep track of breeds and pregnancy’s?
yes we call it the kindling calendar here’s a link the-rabbitry-center.square.site/product/kindling-calendar/38
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What age should I breed my rabbits? My buck is 6 months and my 2 does are 4 months.
All of them are pure bred mini Rex rabbits tri colored male, harlequin female, and lilac female.
It’ll make things easier that your buck is older -wait until at least 5 months for the doe’s. 6 months is even better.
Breed one doe and then wait a day - then breed the next doe to ensure your bucks fertility. This will make for better size litters.
@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you! The females are sisters and the male is not related. So the male was born feb 12 and the females were april 10. I think I’m gonna breed them around September 20 so the babies will be ready for their new homes around Christmas.
Bobby will one fall off produce kits?
How are you doing senior
what should I do in that four weeks if my Doe is not lifting for the Buck to breed.
can a Doe get pregnant without on heat?.
Am Japhet Annan from Ghana
This video may help th-cam.com/video/FrGsdtbILSg/w-d-xo.html
What mouths should I breed them if I want to do relaxed breeding (3-4 litters a year )??
This video shares that information have a pen and pad ready th-cam.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/w-d-xo.html
@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you
What age do you separate the doe and buck kits to keep them from breeding with each other?
They start to sexually mature around 4-5 months
I separate them well before that
Around 8 to 12 weeks
@@TheRabbitryCenter 8-12 weeks is also dispatch time, right?
@@SuperRobie691 I shoot for 10-12 weeks. They're considered roasters soon after.
Im just getting started in to rabbits for meat & hides. I bought 4 bucks & 4 does. A pair of whites a pair of browns to start then a few weeks later I got a cinnamon colored doe & a red brown colored doe. Along with 2 palomino colored bucks. They are all California/ new Zealand crosses.
My plans are to breed two in mid may and 2 in mid june . I live in northern maine. I don't want to over breed my does nor do I want to have kitts in the winter. We live off grid
Sounds like you'll have your hands full. Best of luck with your new rabbitry. Let me know if you need anything.
@@TheRabbitryCenter thanks
So basically breed whenever you want. Hahah!
I better get on building some grow out cages!id like to do something between the low and high intensity.
Thanks as always for such great info!😊
You're very welcome!
what advice to you have for breeding 2 does and a buck. do you have an opinion or tips? do you thinks its easier to have more of less does to breed? I'm just trying to figure out a manageable yet successful amount of breeding rabbits.
A great way to start out your production is with 2 doe and a buck. Breed one doe wait a day and on day 2 breed the next doe. You'll have 2 does kindling at the same time and this way you can foster if needed. Also if one doe doesn't have her litter for what ever reason your not waiting another month.
If you process these rabbits maybe sell a few to cover feed cost and think you can handle more. Then give it a whirl. But be careful with jumping into a 2 buck 4 doe production because it can take a lot of time, feed and energy. If you want a little more info on breeding and meat production you can watch this video below.
th-cam.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/w-d-xo.html
I am new to rabbits, but my doe had babies, I tried rebreeding her once the babies were 2 weeks old and she wont lift. The buck in jumping on and doing his thrusting, but then he stops and gets off before he falls off or she moves before he falls of and completes. I thought maybe I was doing it too early, but I just watched your video and you said, breed after two weeks, so I don't know what's the problem
Pay attention to doe’s vent
- make sure you’re introducing the doe when the rabbits red and swollen
3-4 weeks after she kindles is ideal.
Look every week that way you can observe the change gray, pink, red, purple, reset
This video shares more info th-cam.com/video/FrGsdtbILSg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d6WZBGNDwhSJir6G
@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you very much for the help
I had a doe who kindled but after 3days her kits died..how soon can I re breed her
Immediately
@@TheRabbitryCenter even in winter ,or how close to spring .my rabbit ate her babies 2 weeks ago?
I know someone who breeds the next day after giving birth. He said it´s the best time as after that she won´t want to for a while. How bad is this for her? Is this how it occurs in nature? Does this reduce her lifetime?
well he'd have to wean at 4 weeks due to the new litters arrival but this won't hurt the kits. In nature a rabbit will abandon a litter at 4 weeks. That's why a lot of people start finding those little bunnies around in may and june. They are on their own now and kinda confused how to feed and what a where to go.
Rabbits in the wild are usually bred within a day or two from kindling. If you breed a rabbit like this you'll get high numbers for about 2 years and then the litter numbers will go down. She'll live but just not have big numbers for long stretches.
Ive had a lot of luck breeding my does at 4 weeks when she still has her kits in the cage with her. Remove her breed her in the bucks cage and return her to her kits for two more weeks.
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Great advice, but I want to add that in the panhandle of FL ours is flipped on the breeding schedule. We breed starting around August or September, bc it's so darn hot here that the kits die from the heat, and the bucks are pretty sterile.
Thank you for sharing. Very true! timing and breeding takes place at different times all over the world based on climate
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I don't like to breed my does until they their kits are weaned. I am going to breed early spring (March) through Oct. then no breeding until March again. Lost one whole little from cold this last winter.
sorry to hear about your litter last winter. Might want to try a kindling tote. It might help.
What is weaned??
It's when your litter of bunnies are ready to leave their mother and start eating and drinking on their own.
Hello I enjoy many of your rabbit videos, is it possible to determine or breed to get more females bunnies in each litter?
That’s a great question thank you for asking
In my experience breeding your rabbits in the same cage for 30 minutes will prevent your doe from going to the bathroom and flushing the bucks sperm out-four hours later test breed again - this will improve the litter size-if the doe is unwilling or aggressive then remove your buck immediately-and mark the calendar
If she lifts again keep your buck in the cage for 30 more minutes at the most or until she becomes unwilling to breed
Using young does -first 2 to 3 years of their breeding life/cycle will be best for high numbers and getting the most doe’s out of the litters
how long before you change your Doe if you do that 10 wks intense breeding?
You'll know when it's time to retire your rabbit because the litter numbers will drop down to 4-5 rabbits sometimes less. Usually takes 2-3 years for a doe's productivity to drop
@@TheRabbitryCenter Your breeeding method is interesting. I am quite new in rabbitry but in the Philippines, they always said that you must rest your Doe before mating again. what they do is 30 days gestation, 30 days kindling and 15-25 days rest before mating again.
Hi i just got a rabbit for my birthday. And now i bought him a female. So in a few monds well see if we will have babies. What can happen with her first litter
thanks for asking here's a video covering some information. th-cam.com/video/JhSehCrrkT0/w-d-xo.html
Can two pregnant does be in the same enclosure??
Yes but I'd separate towards the latter part of gestation because they will want Their own area to raise their litter.
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I bred my doe 3 weeks ago and now she is being super aggressive towards me and the male as they can see each other through bars is this a big sign
behavior can be an indicator yes. Not a for sure thing but if you'd like a little more information on how to know for sure watch this video when you get a free minute.
th-cam.com/video/6G9Bq0FxJmY/w-d-xo.html
I was wondering if the top female rabbit will ever get used to the other 2
@@TheRabbitryCenter many thanks! She also has been digging a lot as she has a big hutch and outdoor tub connected all day. I've had to try patch it up every hour haha
@@terrihilmes8553 there's only one female and the male in separate hutches 😊
Thank you for all the Numbers really appreciate it I'm looking to getting into raising meat rabbits myself I live in the state of Washington and can't seem to find breeding pairs I'm at a loss Do you know anybody in Washington or do you ship breeding pairs thank you have a great night
shipping rabbits is really expensive. Too expensive for my small little operation. But if you liked that video on breeding check this one out if you get a free minute. th-cam.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/w-d-xo.html
I am in Washington and have breeding pairs. Feel free to find me on Facebook. I love to make connections!
@@theequinealchemist9448 You bet, thanks for commenting.
I’m trying to breed my buck and doe but she keeps biting him and tearing out his hair ? Why?
Did you bring the buck to the does cage. Does are very territorial when it comes to their cage. Always take the Doe to the bucks cage.
If you did bring the doe to the bucks cage, Is there any chance that she could already be pregnant.
Could you please help me. I am trying to breed my female New Zealand, the age is ok but each time I put the female in the male cage she doing a small noise . the male try often but the female seem not to be full cooperative. They do not fight, go well together, but my results are not good. Try more then 3 days or 4 days consecutive but...
Your opinion will be great. Thank you.
If the female makes noises and stays away from the male or makes noises at the male who then calms down she isn't ready and telling the male they aren't getting any. First are they healthy not too fat? How much light are they getting 11+hrs straight? Are you breeding early or late in the day....sun up and sun set tends to go better than mid day. Good weather also is better than bad weather. Are you making sure they get enough vitamin K and E? Spinch is naturally full of the good stuff and a large pinch with is all they need for a week straight giving once a day. Lastly are you sure they are different sex? Not 2 boys or 2 girls.....mix ups do happen.
Very helpful
I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you for watching!
Mine sure don't do any liter, much less liter after liter:( She's interested, but he just licks her and gives a half-ass try, no fall off. Geeze! Great channel, so helpful.
Thanks for watching so glad you enjoy it
Check out our breeding playlist for more ideas to get your buck falling off. Best of luck th-cam.com/play/PLNYLb_YcNZX1MYePcHZVDL2L3K0ae5G9_.html
excellent channel!! thank you
You're welcome thanks for watching!
Awesome info thx
No problem!
Do you harvest the skin/fur for anything or sell that out to others?
I freeze them until I'm ready to work them.
I've never sold a fur I have them in totes and give them as gifts.
@@TheRabbitryCenter trying to figure out why me doe is fighting my buck tearing out his hair
@@johnellengleton3982 Did you bring the buck to the does cage?
This channel is awesome! :-D I plan to start raising meat rabbits on pasture. Hopefully, the pasture can provide all the necessary nutrients the rabbits need. But gosh, do I have questions! :-p Are there books or other resources out there that specifically talks about pastured rabbits? Any recommendations? :-)
Thanks for watching. We have some books in our store front that you might find helpful. www.amazon.com/shop/therabbitrycenter?listId=3739X8WNYXOWX
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Thanks! :-D If you were to pick out two or three for a beginner, which ones would you pick? :-)
There are also free rabbit forums you can join (if you are 18 or older) that have lots of info and you can ask other rabbit breeders. Books are nice to but there are options
Hi thanks for the info . Do you breed brother and sister?
You should not if you are trying to build your rabbitry....However if it happens just eat the kits at 8-10 weeks old and your fine However those inbreed kits shouldn't be allowed to produce kits there genetics are poor
Hey. My female bunny gave birth to 5 babies and they all froze to death. I gave her a 3 day break and started breeding her. She would not lift. Is that because she thinks she still pregnant or because she needs to rest?
She wouldn’t need a rest
Rabbits can reproduce every four weeks and wild rabbits are usually pregnant in a day or two after kindling
It’s even possible for a buck to breed a doe between kits being born
@@TheRabbitryCenter ok then what do I do?
@@4brotherFilms Try again tomorrow
@@TheRabbitryCenter ok. Thanks for responding
Breed in my own pace. Got it.
It just depends on what you want out of your rabbitry. If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for watching.
Thank you.
My future mentor hope u will assist me when I start my rabbit farming
U bet. Please reach out if you need anything
What a great channel!
Welcome. I'm glad you found us.
Do people have to keep breeding rabbits outdoors? I have a female lionhead and want her to be a free roam indoor rabbit but I don’t know if that means I have to spay her or if I can keep her unspayed and have a litter from her? Any info would be nice on this. It seems people don’t keep unfixed rabbits indoors but I wasn’t sure if that’s true. thanks
Hey, people use Sheds or barns. Why not? Iv'e never bred rabbits indoors but I'd recommend keeping them either in or out and not mixing it up. Rapid change will shock a rabbits climate calibration system and they could die from stress. But climate controlled indoors seems like a safe bet. It just might take a little more cleaning. Good Luck!
I've never kept rabbits indoors and I wouldn't want to give you advice on something I'm not experienced in. But If were to try it,
you said your rabbits roams then its safe to assume it has a litter box or food and water area. I'd try placing a Big T.V. size box 3'x4' x 6"-8" tall in a quiet place. Maybe even entertain moving food and water near the future kindle site. I'd put some hay in the box. Just a couple inches. I'd Place a nest box within that box and maybe you'll get lucky. Give it a whirl. If it goes Good or bad, its still experience and you'd only get better next time. Worse case scenario she'd probably kindle in your closet and may have a placenta stain to clean up. Good luck.
Good informative video.
I'm so glad you like the channel. Thanks for commenting.
First born a doe how many month her have pregnant pls.
Do you have any experience with unexpected early breeding? How many kits did the youngsters have compared with adult females?
Depends on your rabbit. She may have a good litter and nurse them like a pro and everything will be fine. But she may have a few out of the nest box and lose some. I always try to prepare myself for the worse case scenario. My does usually kindle in the middle of the night and I notice the litter in the morning.
So what happens when rabbits are bred too early?
Even though rabbits are capable of having litters before 6 months it sometimes take longer to grow out to their full potential. Sometimes the result of early pregnancies is they don't ever reach their full potential size. Some folks claim that they start their does earlier in order to get better litter numbers the following litter. Regardless if you start early or not the litter numbers will start around 2-5. The litter numbers will increase with every litter there after.
Just keep her on a healthy diet and don't try to over feed her in order to feed her freakishly hungry needs. She's going to be a cage door stalker when it's feeding time. Good luck with your litter.
first thanks for the great info! what if growing rabbits for wool
That's a different video for sure. I'll look in to that. thanks for commenting.
Hey I just started
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Do the rabbit can get only one drop off and still have bunnies
@@leoscape_ls6141 if they’re under three months old then they are not sexually mature and won’t conceive but if they’re older than that then Yes, absolutely can and probably will be pregnant after one fall off but the litter would most likely be smaller than if you had multiple fall offs.
Did you name the rabbits after the show friends 🤣 love it
It's my wife's favorite show
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The Rabbitry Center if I send you a picture of my rabbit could you tell what breed it is
@@oldenglishgamebantamfarm796 Sounds like fun. I'll give it my best shot.
@@oldenglishgamebantamfarm796 The rabbits Size, Ears, and Fur will tell you what you need to know.
With a little research you can see that only certain breeds are big medium or small.
Are the ears loppy or stand straight up? This will narrow the search as well. Is the fur long or short is it especially silky soft. Without a rabbit to compare this fur to it may be difficult and you'll have trouble knowing if it's purebred but you can definitely narrow it down to a few breeds. Just spend a little time learning about those breeds that share your rabbits similarities.
The Rabbitry Center thanks
I clicked of when he started clicking the marker. Done watching this channel.
You most likely got the gist of it. Stay tuned I'm working on another re-breeding video. Marker free and more precise.
Ok.
One thing I like about this channel is that every time I comment you respond!!!
Explosive Mind Gamer- I try my best to keep up but if I take a day off they really stack up. But it's a good problem to have. By the way noises drive me crazy and it really bums me out when I launch a video and notice the audio isn't perfect or the volumes are all jacked up and different. This is one of my pet peeves. This video is one of nails down a chalk board type video for me when I re watch it. I really make an effort to create a smooth transition from clip to clip so thanks for being patient and commenting. I'll use it as a friendly reminder to double check and retake the video if needed. It only makes the future videos better. Have a good day explosive mind gamer.
Ok. I understand. I enjoy watching this channel. It helps me out a lot. I’m considering getting a angora. However I do not plan to sell for meat.
commenting cause i can
Thanks for watching
Some people breed right after kindling and every 31 days you'd have a new litter. I personally wouldn't do it but some people do.
Yes mam. Some big commercial productions do that as well. Rabbits in the wild will abandon their litter at 4 weeks because they are pregnant with in a day or two of kindling. I wouldn't recommend that either because your litters will benefit greatly staying with mom a little longer. They have a stronger immune systems being able to nurse a couple weeks longer and start eating and drinking water gradually. But by week six mamas milk is dried up and she's 2 weeks pregnant and ready for some alone time.
check this one out when you get a free minute
th-cam.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/w-d-xo.html
I hope i can message you personaly so you can help us to import a good breeder here in Philippines.
That's a long way to ship a rabbit..........don't be surprized if he can't due to rabbit safety
My doe gave birth at 30.days both times that she gave birth to her babies.
Some rabbits can give birth a little early. That's why it's always a good idea to introduce the nesting box as early as day 29. You can most likely expect this to happen again with this doe but could see a change with a different buck. Please keep me posted.