When To Re-Breed Your Rabbits

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Komentáře • 173

  • @libbydormouse318
    @libbydormouse318 Před 4 lety +13

    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!!

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +2

      I'm so glad you liked it. Let me know if there's any think I can help you with. Thanks for commenting.

  • @odonnellsaussiehomestead8257

    I vary my breeding according to sales.
    Thanks for sharing as u probably noticed im binging on your channel today ,lol

  • @marlonw5053
    @marlonw5053 Před 5 lety +11

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks for watching. I appreciate feed back and comment.

    • @Damienggj
      @Damienggj Před 2 lety

      Wow super interesting

    • @karlfowler3742
      @karlfowler3742 Před rokem +2

      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.

    • @kingdavidson7430
      @kingdavidson7430 Před rokem

      ​@@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?

  • @rhondamontiel3827
    @rhondamontiel3827 Před 5 lety +4

    Congrats on 100,000 subscribers!

  • @kentnichols4743
    @kentnichols4743 Před 2 lety +5

    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

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for that. And best of luck with your new production!

  • @justincurtis9094
    @justincurtis9094 Před rokem +1

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před rokem +1

      Terrific. Thanks for taking the time to share your comment. How many of the 15 kits survived? Thanks

  • @terrihilmes8553
    @terrihilmes8553 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for the info, U was wondering how the breeding process went

  • @majerofirestarter6703
    @majerofirestarter6703 Před rokem +2

    Watching from kenya 🇰🇪

  • @dirtpatcheaven
    @dirtpatcheaven Před 3 lety +4

    Just watched for the second time. Appreciate your videos

  • @INSFarms
    @INSFarms Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you.

  • @jergenespano1730
    @jergenespano1730 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you🎥

  • @lindamuretic2765
    @lindamuretic2765 Před rokem +1

    Awesome info thx

  • @christysmith5211
    @christysmith5211 Před 2 lety +1

    excellent channel!! thank you

  • @kimbass5220
    @kimbass5220 Před rokem +1

    When you give the black oil sunflower seeds. Can they have the whole thing or does it need to be shelled?

  • @pyrofful
    @pyrofful Před 3 lety +5

    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?

    • @hillockfarm8404
      @hillockfarm8404 Před 3 lety +3

      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.

  • @pirateotter
    @pirateotter Před rokem +1

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for sharing. Very true! timing and breeding takes place at different times all over the world based on climate

  • @staceyborge4888
    @staceyborge4888 Před rokem +1

    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!😊

  • @paultanner2007
    @paultanner2007 Před 5 lety +1

    What a great channel!

  • @willdwyer6782
    @willdwyer6782 Před 5 lety +7

    Great to find another Michigan rabbit breeder on CZcams. I'm about 45 minutes away from your area. I might be interested in buying a buck sometime in the near future.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety

      Yea, keep us in mind when your ready to add to your Rabbitry. Thanks for watching.

    • @FieldFarmForest
      @FieldFarmForest Před 4 lety +1

      I watch this channel because I'm from Michigan too. I'm a Yooper!

  • @walto6179
    @walto6179 Před 4 lety +1

    Good informative video.

  • @saltlifegull4091
    @saltlifegull4091 Před rokem +1

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před rokem

      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 czcams.com/play/PLNYLb_YcNZX1MYePcHZVDL2L3K0ae5G9_.html

  • @reginacarroll8149
    @reginacarroll8149 Před rokem +1

    Thank You

  • @johnmelton1967
    @johnmelton1967 Před rokem

    Bobby will one fall off produce kits?

  • @tekihpitinyane3573
    @tekihpitinyane3573 Před 2 lety +1

    Very helpful

  • @libertyliberty6728
    @libertyliberty6728 Před 4 lety

    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.

    • @pyrofful
      @pyrofful Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @mikkeljylland9153
    @mikkeljylland9153 Před 5 lety +2

    Breed in my own pace. Got it.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety

      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.

  • @kamrieriley6411
    @kamrieriley6411 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Do you have an app or spreadsheet to help keep track of breeds and pregnancy’s?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 2 měsíci

      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/

  • @davidtidwell5312
    @davidtidwell5312 Před rokem +1

    If I have 2 does that kindle one week to 10 days apart, can I combine growouts? I will separate males from female s

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před rokem

      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.

  • @claudiaclaverie991
    @claudiaclaverie991 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 2 lety

      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

    • @claudiaclaverie991
      @claudiaclaverie991 Před 2 lety

      @@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,

  • @chefdougsworld4964
    @chefdougsworld4964 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello I enjoy many of your rabbit videos, is it possible to determine or breed to get more females bunnies in each litter?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety +1

      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

  • @baileylove-bartow6152
    @baileylove-bartow6152 Před 4 lety +1

    Did you name the rabbits after the show friends 🤣 love it

  • @outlawfarms6961
    @outlawfarms6961 Před 2 lety +1

    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

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 2 lety

      Sounds like you'll have your hands full. Best of luck with your new rabbitry. Let me know if you need anything.

    • @outlawfarms6961
      @outlawfarms6961 Před 2 lety

      @@TheRabbitryCenter thanks

  • @JenniferWhittemore
    @JenniferWhittemore Před 4 lety +2

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +2

      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.
      czcams.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/video.html

  • @CPark-qf5bt
    @CPark-qf5bt Před 5 lety +2

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety

      sorry to hear about your litter last winter. Might want to try a kindling tote. It might help.

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi.... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

  • @emmaemma6397
    @emmaemma6397 Před 4 lety +1

    My future mentor hope u will assist me when I start my rabbit farming

  • @j-belrabbitry8270
    @j-belrabbitry8270 Před 2 lety +1

    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

  • @magnuseriksson5547
    @magnuseriksson5547 Před 3 lety +2

    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? :-)

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching. We have some books in our store front that you might find helpful. www.amazon.com/shop/therabbitrycenter?listId=3739X8WNYXOWX

    • @magnuseriksson5547
      @magnuseriksson5547 Před 3 lety

      @@TheRabbitryCenter
      Thanks! :-D If you were to pick out two or three for a beginner, which ones would you pick? :-)

    • @pyrofful
      @pyrofful Před 3 lety

      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

  • @reneegossage8609
    @reneegossage8609 Před 3 lety +3

    What age do you separate the doe and buck kits to keep them from breeding with each other?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety +4

      They start to sexually mature around 4-5 months
      I separate them well before that
      Around 8 to 12 weeks

    • @SuperRobie691
      @SuperRobie691 Před rokem +1

      @@TheRabbitryCenter 8-12 weeks is also dispatch time, right?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před rokem

      @@SuperRobie691 I shoot for 10-12 weeks. They're considered roasters soon after.

  • @BlessedWithPets
    @BlessedWithPets Před 2 lety +2

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 2 lety +1

      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.

    • @BlessedWithPets
      @BlessedWithPets Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @larrypatterson326
    @larrypatterson326 Před 4 lety +2

    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

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety

      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. czcams.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/video.html

    • @theequinealchemist9448
      @theequinealchemist9448 Před 4 lety +2

      I am in Washington and have breeding pairs. Feel free to find me on Facebook. I love to make connections!

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +2

      @@theequinealchemist9448 You bet, thanks for commenting.

  • @Shady_oaks_rabbitry
    @Shady_oaks_rabbitry Před rokem +1

    What mouths should I breed them if I want to do relaxed breeding (3-4 litters a year )??

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před rokem +1

      This video shares that information have a pen and pad ready czcams.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/video.html

    • @Shady_oaks_rabbitry
      @Shady_oaks_rabbitry Před rokem

      @@TheRabbitryCenter thank you

  • @vidinman
    @vidinman Před 2 měsíci +1

    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

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 2 měsíci

      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 czcams.com/video/FrGsdtbILSg/video.htmlsi=d6WZBGNDwhSJir6G

    • @vidinman
      @vidinman Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you very much for the help

  • @christandaugherty1290
    @christandaugherty1290 Před 3 lety +2

    What wire do you use to build your cages?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      Everything we use is on our cages page
      www.amazon.com/shop/therabbitrycenter?listId=1JX4S4TJ49ZOR

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      Cage video- czcams.com/video/hSdZb9Q4J9c/video.html

  • @ginger7187
    @ginger7187 Před 5 lety

    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

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety

      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!

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety

      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.

  • @mediadentertainment
    @mediadentertainment Před 4 lety +1

    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?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +1

      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.

    • @mediadentertainment
      @mediadentertainment Před 4 lety

      The Rabbitry Center thanks a lot. Very helpful. Happy subscriber 💪🏼

  • @jamalveldkamp9590
    @jamalveldkamp9590 Před 3 lety +1

    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

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      thanks for asking here's a video covering some information. czcams.com/video/JhSehCrrkT0/video.html

  • @mickamorgan9701
    @mickamorgan9701 Před 4 lety

    Hi thanks for the info . Do you breed brother and sister?

    • @pyrofful
      @pyrofful Před 3 lety

      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

  • @MaJa52327
    @MaJa52327 Před 3 lety +1

    I had a doe who kindled but after 3days her kits died..how soon can I re breed her

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      Immediately

    • @wolfmanmatt113
      @wolfmanmatt113 Před 3 lety

      @@TheRabbitryCenter even in winter ,or how close to spring .my rabbit ate her babies 2 weeks ago?

  • @jeremaine
    @jeremaine Před 3 lety +1

    how long before you change your Doe if you do that 10 wks intense breeding?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      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

    • @jeremaine
      @jeremaine Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @remodesigns4570
    @remodesigns4570 Před 4 lety +2

    first thanks for the great info! what if growing rabbits for wool

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +1

      That's a different video for sure. I'll look in to that. thanks for commenting.

  • @jacquesofalltrades2702
    @jacquesofalltrades2702 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you harvest the skin/fur for anything or sell that out to others?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety

      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.

    • @johnellengleton3982
      @johnellengleton3982 Před 3 lety

      @@TheRabbitryCenter trying to figure out why me doe is fighting my buck tearing out his hair

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      @@johnellengleton3982 Did you bring the buck to the does cage?

  • @johnellengleton3982
    @johnellengleton3982 Před 3 lety

    I’m trying to breed my buck and doe but she keeps biting him and tearing out his hair ? Why?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      If you did bring the doe to the bucks cage, Is there any chance that she could already be pregnant.

  • @user-rh8km2jt2p
    @user-rh8km2jt2p Před 9 měsíci +1

    Can two pregnant does be in the same enclosure??

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes but I'd separate towards the latter part of gestation because they will want Their own area to raise their litter.

  • @miamaitland1013
    @miamaitland1013 Před 4 lety +1

    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

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +1

      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.
      czcams.com/video/6G9Bq0FxJmY/video.html

    • @terrihilmes8553
      @terrihilmes8553 Před 4 lety

      I was wondering if the top female rabbit will ever get used to the other 2

    • @miamaitland1013
      @miamaitland1013 Před 4 lety

      @@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

    • @miamaitland1013
      @miamaitland1013 Před 4 lety

      @@terrihilmes8553 there's only one female and the male in separate hutches 😊

  • @_jeongjaehyun93
    @_jeongjaehyun93 Před 5 lety +2

    What is weaned??

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety +1

      It's when your litter of bunnies are ready to leave their mother and start eating and drinking on their own.

  • @4brotherFilms
    @4brotherFilms Před 3 lety

    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?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      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

    • @4brotherFilms
      @4brotherFilms Před 3 lety

      @@TheRabbitryCenter ok then what do I do?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      @@4brotherFilms Try again tomorrow

    • @4brotherFilms
      @4brotherFilms Před 3 lety

      @@TheRabbitryCenter ok. Thanks for responding

  • @MRSKY-sb2zk
    @MRSKY-sb2zk Před 3 lety

    First born a doe how many month her have pregnant pls.

  • @explosivemindgamer4629

    I clicked of when he started clicking the marker. Done watching this channel.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety

      You most likely got the gist of it. Stay tuned I'm working on another re-breeding video. Marker free and more precise.

    • @explosivemindgamer4629
      @explosivemindgamer4629 Před 4 lety

      Ok.

    • @explosivemindgamer4629
      @explosivemindgamer4629 Před 4 lety

      One thing I like about this channel is that every time I comment you respond!!!

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety

      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.

    • @explosivemindgamer4629
      @explosivemindgamer4629 Před 4 lety

      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.

  • @leoscape_ls6141
    @leoscape_ls6141 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey I just started

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching!

    • @leoscape_ls6141
      @leoscape_ls6141 Před 3 lety +2

      Do the rabbit can get only one drop off and still have bunnies

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @VampireCatLegacy
    @VampireCatLegacy Před 3 lety

    commenting cause i can

  • @BranscumFarm
    @BranscumFarm Před 5 lety +4

    Great channel. Lots in common. I have 9 does. I like to breed 2 at a time. And pace where I have 2 litters every 2 weeks. I average 4 litters per doe a year. I wean at 6 weeks and rebreed right away if I have room. I wish I had 2 cages per doe. I would have that but I keep buying rabbits or keeping growouts to replace mom and then sent replace. Haha rabbit math.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 5 lety +2

      Sounds like you know your stuff and run a very productive Rabbitry. Good job.

    • @rockscorner5991
      @rockscorner5991 Před 5 lety +1

      Do you use the rabbit to feed your dogs? If so, how do you go about it? I'm just getting into rabbits and need to get to breeding them but really want to do my research before I start feeding my pups rabbit to supplement their current feed to help reduce my feed bill.

    • @BranscumFarm
      @BranscumFarm Před 5 lety +2

      @@rockscorner5991 I do feed my puppy rabbit. My dog gets any of the kits that die. I freeze them it more then 1 or 2 kits died. I also feed any of the rabbit that we do not eat (cooked). Dog get the organs and anything we do not eat. I plan to dry the rabbit ears as a treat. You will need a higher fat content meat to supplement with the rabbits. A dog can not survive on just rabbit.

    • @rockscorner5991
      @rockscorner5991 Před 5 lety +1

      @@BranscumFarm - so, when you feed cooked rabbit do you also give the cooked bones? I've researched that's not safe as cooked bone (rabbit or chicken) will actually splinter and cause digestive issues.
      Also, do you feed in ounces? Sorry, I've only ever fed kibble and REALLY want to start feeding a more natural way.
      I completely understand about feeding them more then rabbit. We've got goats on the way and always get a steer and hog every year also. In addition, we're friends with a butcher who is about an hour away who will gladly give anything he's dispensing with for the pups. Glad to have him on board. 😃❤

    • @BranscumFarm
      @BranscumFarm Před 5 lety +3

      @@rockscorner5991 I dont feed the bones if the rabbit was cooked. Just the small scrap meat we don't use. If I feed a rabbit whole raw then the dog gets the bones. I do worry because the bones are so small and my dog is only about 3 months old. So far she enjoys them and I have not had any issues with feeding quarters of the rabbit raw. I dont feed the small rib bones. But my dog most gets table scraps. And any dead kits.

  • @rochrich1223
    @rochrich1223 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you have any experience with unexpected early breeding? How many kits did the youngsters have compared with adult females?

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +2

      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.

  • @gilmore25967
    @gilmore25967 Před 4 lety +1

    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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +1

      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.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety +1

      check this one out when you get a free minute
      czcams.com/video/bUR4-EoQDPs/video.html

  • @Ejhayexploration
    @Ejhayexploration Před 3 lety

    I hope i can message you personaly so you can help us to import a good breeder here in Philippines.

    • @pyrofful
      @pyrofful Před 3 lety

      That's a long way to ship a rabbit..........don't be surprized if he can't due to rabbit safety

  • @oldenglishgamebantamfarm796

    Do you have social media

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety

      You bet.
      facebook.com/therabbitrycenter/?modal=admin_todo_tour

    • @oldenglishgamebantamfarm796
      @oldenglishgamebantamfarm796 Před 4 lety +1

      The Rabbitry Center if I send you a picture of my rabbit could you tell what breed it is

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety

      @@oldenglishgamebantamfarm796 Sounds like fun. I'll give it my best shot.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 4 lety

      ​@@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.

    • @oldenglishgamebantamfarm796
      @oldenglishgamebantamfarm796 Před 4 lety

      The Rabbitry Center thanks

  • @sandiatleo6761
    @sandiatleo6761 Před 3 lety +1

    My doe gave birth at 30.days both times that she gave birth to her babies.

    • @TheRabbitryCenter
      @TheRabbitryCenter  Před 3 lety

      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.