Where to Buy Meat Rabbits Breeders & What to Look For!!!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- You want to starting raising meat rabbits but have no clue where to look for them!!! Or, what you should be looking for (good/bad) when you find some to buy!!! Sarah gives advice about where to find rabbits to buy and how to determine if the rabbits are healthy.
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Thanks Sarah! I’m going to make myself a little checklist when I get ready to go rabbit buying. As always, super good information.
Not a Farm Girl: a Homestead Adventure. We learned soooo much from their series.
This year, 2020, during the “pandemic”, in California, I found my pedigreed breeders on CL, the male was $40 and the female was $50. They came from separate breeders, who I think were into rabbit shows and the state fair. I got them early during all this, in anticipation of any food shortages...now can’t even find a rabbit on CL... I got very good quality rabbits with pedigrees and tattoos, around here people want the pedigree, it means quality. If I sell a bunny in the future, I probably won’t sell at pedigreed price, but I’ll give folks the option, some will want it, some won’t.
Talking about the state fair are you in Sacramento?
@@justinn4912 nearby..
@@TheFrogfeeder I am looking for some meat rabbits and would like to know if you have any you want to sell
@@justinn4912 I only have my breeder pair right now, i will have some babies in spring, they are worth waiting for.
Just got my first pair here in Thailand. The buck is a Dutch. The doe is a beautiful black mini-Rex. NZ are super rare here. No Californians or Silver Fox etc. The fur on a mini-Rex though … so soft. Thanks for all the advice!
I just got my first 4 breeders 3 days ago. I am excited to start. My parents bred rabbits when I was little had over 200 of them. So I am excited to teach my kids and start my own rabbitry.
If your parents are still alive
Ask them questions
They will love to share with you...
Thank you am a older widowed male with 4 plus acres who wants to be as self sufficient as possible when I retire next year. 66 1/2. Have chickens and garden with some fruit trees. Best of luck to your family.
Thanks for great content. It’s good to hear the ‘voice of reason’. There are so many people advertising their rabbits as ‘litter trained’ and ‘house trained’…. Any reasonable person knows that a rabbit is a complete lack of digression in front and a total lack of responsibility at the other. They are wonderful pets. They can even be medically recognized as ‘comfort companions’ but we should stress health, comfort and nourishing for food but not to try to sell what doesn’t really exist. Buying from a knowledgeable person who has an honest opinion of their product is the best you can hope for.
All these rabbit videos have really helped us make good decisions! Grateful to Kevin and Sarah. My family has some young Silver Fox rabbits that would be nice breeding stock. Gotta be a LTH Traditionalist : )
Your rabbits are gorgeous!
In our area there are monthly animal swaps where you can buy directly from the kids who raise them for 4-H and others that raise all kinds of animals. We even found a small rabbit breeder and was able to pick her brain. Its also a great way to build community. We are looking into getting goats and there is a lady there who has been raising them since she was a kid and we talk to her often. There is a relationship there and i will absolutely buy my goats from her.
Fantastic info Sarah. Will also draw up a check list for buying. Following your rabbit series with great interest. Thank you very much again for sharing your experience and expertise with us. THANK YOU. Hans Strydom. Fourways. Sandton. South Africa
I've Raised both Cals and New Zealands and currently have New Zealand Whites from a Top show breeder here in Michigan - I've Raised and Shown Rabbits since 1982 and a good piece of advice is to go to a Rabbit show in the Late fall - Breeders will practically if not actually give away good stock as not to hold it over the winter
Thank you so much, Sarah! Very helpful video. I love what you guys are doing. My husband and I enjoy the knowledge that you two share. Though a little late...Welcome to Missouri :-)
I am really impressed with your video!
So many “HomeSteaders” I have watched videos from do not have a clue about the livestock they are raising and expect a pat on the back just because they own an animal that can chew it’s cud and produce manure....
I really was impressed about your mention of County Fairs, 4-H, and FFA Programs as a source of locating breeding stock. I was raised in 4-H and FFA and when I have mentioned these programs to HomeSteaders I have been met with resistance. High School FFA teachers and County Ag Extension Offices can refer ppl desiring to increase their livestock herd sizes. They also have their programs which normally have a minimum of good literature even if the project leader is not real experienced. As a 4-Her I served at the state fair, showed livestock at 7 or 8 Fairs and Livestock Shows which provided me with a lot of contacts to source new stock from. If I was to add anything to your presentation would to tell folks to not in-breed their rabbits. Try to Get their males and females from different breed lines, even different breeders. Continued breeding of brothers and sisters produces offspring with defects that affects meat production.
Another thing that impressed me about you is you are very knowledgeable about choosing the correct breeds of rabbits for meat production! I’ve seen too many “homesteaders” getting any old breed of rabbit... the furrier the better. I’m not sure if there are any HERITAGE breeds of rabbits. So many ppl claiming to being “homesteaders” listen to these “EXPERTS” selling various old fashion out of style breeds of livestock which are not good investments at all. All Heritage means is HIGH PRICE = high profits for the breeders!
Keep up the good work sharing good info!!!
I agree. This family is my favorite Homestead RUclips content.
Take a Midol, Bryan.
We found a breeder on Craigslist. She also sale pet rabbits. Ours is a mix of breeds at she has breed for multi purpose. Meat, fur etc. We have been quiet pleased with them so far. We were able to go to her farm and see the bucks and does they come from. Farm auctions in your town are a opportunity also but just be careful their not just culling their bad ones. Love your videos.
Thanks I love your videos. I’ve been buying meat rabbits that I process into raw dog food. So learning how to spot the unhealthy
Tried European/Scandiavian lines?
Trøndekanin (Norwegian)
Thyringer (German)
French Lop (France)
Hvit Land (Danish)
Belgian Giant (Flemish Giant) Belgium (as u quoted)
Planning to start for the first time, with Belgian, Hvit Land, NZR, and or/if Trønderkanin
Hi Sarah. We have around 75 breeding does and 10 bucks. Some advice I would recommend. When you do locate a rabbit grower ask a few questions prior to making a wasted trip. Can't say the truth will be told but after a couple of questions you'll find out real fast.
1. How long have you been breeding rabbits?
2. What breeds do you have? Purebred or hybrid?
3. Will I be able to tour your rabbitry?
4. Do you have good documentation on the rabbit?
5. Is the doe and buck on site?
6. How many were in the liter they were in and how many died.
7. How many liters has the doe raised?
Along with all of your advice you have a pretty good chance of receiving a good rabbit. Rabbits don't have to be papered to be great rabbits, they just need a lot of love. Thanks for your time.
Billy at Far-Mar Acres.
Very helpful!
Another idea for where to get them is the local Amish community....I live in Northern Central Missouri and super close to a large community that offers a plethora of livestock....I have established several "friendships" and each offer a variety of goods.. Search for animal or produce auctions to get aquanted with individuals as well...
Sarah, thank you so much for answering many of the questions that I have asked. 🐇🐇🐇 Fantastic information. You are very well knowledged about the rabbits. I have so much now to think about. Thank you 🐇🤔😉💞👍 Have a great day and God bless you so much 💖
Sarah, good video. Going to share it with my son who is starting out with rabbits. God bless
Thumbs up from the Dooleys of Michigan
Watching this again for a refresher
Another idea when you go to your feed store they know several locals that buy rabbit feed and are usually pretty knowledgeable about the size of operation or have visited about the animals
Periodically, you can find decent breeding stock at small animal stock sales.
A lot of great info. in your video, really enjoyed it.
Some of those subjects sounds like something you would to want to discuss, but if you bring a rabbit home with an issue you could be making your whole flock sick or something worse even.. Good teaching moment there Sarah..
Harold it is a herd fyi
Thanks for sharing some more great information on breeding meat rabbits for you and your familY, this new information about the type of rabbits and transitioning from where you get them in the food to your place is lots of Brady and valuable info thank you.
Have a great and blessed day :-)
We found that New Zealand red, and Black Satin were a great mix. The satins are small but have excellent sweet meat. The does were excellent mothers. The Red NZ were larger bodied and also excellent meat. Combined, we averaged 6-8 kits, medium to large size per litter but man did they taste good. One NZ Red buck, 2-3 Black Satin does kept a family of 4 fed, with babies to sell as well. I’m considering starting up with them again but probably next year. And ours LOVED eating the bark off mulberry twigs or other fruit trees. And comfrey! They went nuts for comfrey!
Very good information for passing along to people interested in looking into raising meat rabbits. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 👍
Geat video! We just added meat rabbits to our homestead. We have the silver fox breed. Our first babies are due next week..e got 2 does and one buck hoping this will p4ovide enough meat for just the two of us.
We are trying to get started in rabbits, but are having a hard time finding someone who will sell them, thanks for the tips!
Good day to you kevin & sarah from living traditions homestead !! 👍👍😁😁 Thanks for sharing your update of your homestead and what's going on throughout the day 😁😁👍👍
Giant Lops are ..they are huge Yes got to the county fair is a great way to get them ...most of the winners are for sale...at least here in Ohio
Great information! Thanks for all the helpful tips!
This was great:)! I found my rabbits on facebook. I can't remember if it was market place or one of the standard rex rabbit groups. We started with a plan and for the most part will keep black otters, but the others will be mixed standard rex.
I took some one word I was buying two does and a buck. I wasn't at thier home I asked a lady if she had some she says yes . She called her husband he brought them to job I paid him. Put them card board boxes he had them separate two and one so good sign I didn't question him except age . He said they were year old never been bread. They were beautiful black New Zealands look really good no mites or canker ear little over weight tho . But healthy looking as I ever seen. I got the three for thirty bucks. Happy with my purchase got home looked each one buck. I wasn't disatisfied little disappointed tho because I thought my search was over. I'm bad about if I want something I never slow the search till I achieve what I'm after . So now I got to choose my buck out of the three plus still insearch of a doe. It's middle of winter I have know idea where to get couple of doe's. And I don't want get rid of the bucks till I got a proven buck. Plus I was wanting to be ready for spring littlers . I can't understand why they can't be ship like standard shipping like chickens. I've got to build pens for my rabbits. I hate winter . I bought my homestead 7 months ago I've been working every sense. I'm not no spring chicken 63 years old rooster. I've got my chicken flock well started coop built. Just started getting eggs. I'm also getting three ducks for eggs got one as of now. And I think I got a Susie. Couple months old maybe when I got it still had down. She started feathering out her wings wouldn't fold up. I looked it up she has angle wing syndrome. It not something unhealthy just awkward looking. She looks like a plane on the runway. But I might be able to correct it. I'm giving it a shot splints but I'm useing duck tape I new they called it duck tape for reason now I know. I let her feathers get long enough folded her wings in place kinda of tape the feathers together tips no skin contact. You can tell she's more content she's not constantly trying to adjust her feathers in place. It may correct it I'm gonna keep an eye on her make sure it doesn't create a bigger problem. She seems more at peace now. Nothing is ever easy for me. Thiers aways something new to learn. I've had rabbits before I got pretty good knowledge rasing them. But I just can't read people good I always give them the benefit of the dout. I told them what I wanted on the rabbits the thing is I'm deaf.i plainly ask two does and a buck she shook her head yes.ok bring them. Well in 63 years I haven't met 15 honest people. You just have to figure the facts. Number one Cost , number two possible loss, and number three can I live with it. If you use thoes three scenarios. You will be ok. Now took me along time to really come to terms with those facts. You see in this world you have to use thoes every day of your life. I don't know parents just came seem to make things simple for us. You see the word trust it doesn't define every day life just people in general. Some times in business even if you don't trust them you still have to deal with them. We dam sure gonna make mistakes. But can we live with it. I hope someone else can use that tool .
Would it make sense if I wanted to just buy a dozen five week old rabbit and raise them to processing weight and then harvesting them for my family? Would like to just put a dozen rabbits in my freezer per year. I know it's not the norm but I'm looking to put a percentage of food we raised in our freezer.
Great information! Glad I watched this video it was very informative!
I have been threw the different breeds. I have settled on the Standard Rex for meat and hides. I have stopped keeping records on my rabbits also as they are for our own use. Sell a few like you do but not many. I use floor tile that I buy for about a buck a piece by the case...the stay cool in the heat and warm in the winter.
So interesting and educational. Even though I don't raise meat rabbits, I found the video very informative. I'm sure it will be of value to many other subscribers.
Good info on the choosing and questions 🙂 you are great
Great videos, thank you so much.....from California 🐇 🐇
good information
thank you Sara for the info. I will be using this advise.
We get our rabbits from you! Ha ha! The white New Zealand (Cottonball) buck we got is my new little buddy! I really enjoy your rabbit content! So helpful and truly informative!!! Thank you Kevin and Sarah!!
Thank you, I was looking for a video like this.
Another great video, Sarah! I have a few questions I was hoping you could answer. I was wondering if your breeders are hybrids? I've heard heard that hybrids, sometimes, don't make the best mothers and was wondering what your experience was. Also, now that your rabbitry is pretty well established, do you bring in outside breeding stock when you need to refresh your herd or pull from your existing litters. How long do you typically keep a doe in your breeding program? I only ask because our two original does are almost 3 yrs. old now and I noticed their last litters were smaller than previous litters. We aren't particularly aggressive in our breeding timeline (off the top of my head I think this was their fourth litters), so I was hoping to get a few more litters from them before retiring them. Finally, I would love to see a video of you clipping their toe nails. Of all the rabbit related chores I have, that's the one area I struggle the most with. It's always nice to see someone else's technique.
Our rabbits are cross breeds of New Zealand and Californian rabbits. I keep does for 2 years because we breed quite intensively and I much prefer to save new does from my older does rather than bringing in rabbits from outside of our herd.
Another awesome video great information. My next project after reroofing house is starting my rabbit 🐇 project.
Thanks so much :)👨🌾🇺🇲
Great advice!
Sara, I started rabbits because of you and Kevin. I found mine at the auction. I wasnt worried about papers either. I do have one question, onyx has been a lil tring at times. Know that shes been in with shadow she seems to have mellowed out some. Do you think he got his job done and thats why she mellowed?. Ive tried your feeling and I cant really feel anything, but she does look bigger on the side. Thank you.
You'll have to wait and see. 🤗 I actually don't palpate their abdomens because it can harm the babies. I just wait. Sometimes if they have a belly full of babies, you can start seeing her develop a bigger belly that can been noticed when she stands straight up. You could hold a treat up above her to look. 😊
Californian does tend to produce more milk than New Zealand does. If you're going to cross those breeds and butcher their offspring, I recommend using New Zealand bucks and Californian does to get a faster growth rate between kindling and weaning.
another A+ lesson....thanks
Thank you so much!!
How do you go about raising the level of protein in their pellets
Love the videos! Thanks for the great info. We are trying to get going with rabbit breeding now. We have 4 bucks, don't know what they are, that are the boys pets, but sine we don't know what type of rabbit they are we'd like to buy stock for breeding with. You had some great tips here. Thanks!
Good information.
I enjoy all your videos!
Helpful!!! Thank you!!
We buy from the Amish in Maryland
Howdy I love your viedos .I was wonder which is better to breed NZ buck to a Calf doe or the other way around.And do you keep breeding them that way or not?
I ❤️ these rabbit videos!
What is a good price for per rabbit?
That depends on your location and market.
Thank you for your video!👍🙏🇬🇧
How do you keep the rabbits in the tractor from breeding? Are they all females? Or are they too young to breed?
Hey thanks for sharing this information. I've been curious for a while about what do you do with all the pelts? "Pelt" probably isn't the right word, but whatever it's called, where does it end up? It doesn't seem especially edible, but I feel it's quite unlikely to be considered just waste, as soft and pretty as it is.
Thank you!!
Great info!
Love the videos. One day I want to raise meat rabbits, and I'm glad there's someone out there willing to show how to do it. So thanks!
What would "behavior problems" be? Biting or not caring for babies?
Hi Sarah, hope I spelled your name right. My question is do you cure the rabbit pelts? If so do you have a video I missed? Thank you
I can't find any rabbit on craig's list, we don't have 4h here. any other suggestions
Sarah can you give me and idea of how much to pay for a good young doe or young buck.
Just try the flea market
Blessings
hi, I had baby rabbits for the first time the babies are about 6 weeks old, that is not exact because I forgot to write the birth date/ i am learning lol. I had 6 and am down to 2. I don't know why they are doing. when the first one died it was between a box i had in there and i wondered if it could not get out. the second one died it had rained and I wondered if some rain blew in and got it wet. then another died and i wondered if it was because I accidentally got it wet. then another on died and i have no idea why . coould these be reasons> also the man who built my cage put a floor in it and i dont likke that because there is no air flow and it gets to dirty to fast . I dont know if that could be the reason.
Around here the best rabbits are mutts. The meat stock has been so in bred their off spring is messed up. The nz cal crosses are good. But those are in bred too much too.
good because I like the American and Silver Fox...and the American Chinchilla, if that is really any different than the American
Do you have baby rabbits I want them as babies so I can race them you have both breeds that I want the New Zealand whites and the California whites thank you
I know y’all raise them for meat but I just can’t see how y’all can kill a little cute bunny. I love watching y’all and do understand why y’all do what y’all do. God bless y’all for doing what y’all do.
I have breeding pairs of silver fox and blue americans in mid missouri if anyone is looking respond to this comment.
Please join our Facebook group called Traditionalists with Living Traditions Homestead and post your rabbits for sale. You might find interesting there.
How do you check out the rabbit if you get it through criegs list
Do meat rabbits get parasites when in a rabbit tractor.
always great information ,is alfalfa safe for rabbits
If I am breeding and have a kit, intending on processing at week 11-12, do I need to worry about separating the bucks and does in the kit before hand?
We do not as long as they are being processed by that age. If you are going to keep them longer you should.
Do you ever save and tan the hides?
This hearts my soul🥺😭
Hearts mine too...until I'm hungry!
@@Joel-e3b not funny
Do you eat meat?
Sarah how is that eye infection ? please, keep safe paul
Do you feed your rabbits any feed besides pasture?
Hey Sara(h) and everyone in the comments!!
I was wondering if you ever use hay cubes?
I was wondering because we live in the city and I dont drive. I havent been able to get hay delivered the past little while so I got some cubes from TSC. The cost seems outrageous at $18 for a 50lb bag and its a Timothy/Alfalfa mix. Our rabbits are adult breeders with brand new litters. Do you think these cubes are a good choice? Worth the cost?? Any opinions?
I will say I love how easy it is to feed/ store and the low waste!!!! Also the rabbits seem to really love them.
Cubes are totally fine. As long as you are feeding rabbit pellets (I recommend 17% protein), you really can use the cubes as a supplement. I don't feed hay all of the time.
Living Traditions Homestead yeah we feed free choice pellets and cubes right now till our grass gets going and we are able to get them out in the tractors.
How much pellets do you feed?
Because my does are bred intensively, I let them free feed on whatever they need.
Living Traditions Homestead
Okay thabk you so much for getting back to me. We love you guys and your channel thank you for sharing your life with us.
Xoxo
Do you have a buyer for your rabbit pelts?
Check out the breeding video in the series "How to raise meat rabbits."
Do you sell yours as breeding stock? Do you sell the pelt as well?
This was really helpful! I did have another question about selling rabbit meat. Do you guys just sell it through farmers market or just to individual friends or...? And do you have to have it processed through a federally inspected butcher? And lastly, how do you decide what to sell it for?
Cheyenne Indreland I'm waiting on this answer too.
Each state has different regulations that you will need to figure out. We aren't able to give "legal" advice about what is ok in each state. I would start with your state Dept. of Agriculture. As far as price, again this can vary ALOT by state. Here is a video we did that helps you figure out what it costs to raise them. ruclips.net/video/h-Y-DS1IRy0/видео.html
Great info, Sarah. On a related note, do you guys have a rabbit tractor build video? I plan to build on once we move out to our homestead. Thanks!
OK, I asked too soon! Your rabbit tractor build came up as a suggested video on your episode about combining litters in a rabbit tractor. Checking that one out next! Thanks a million, guys!
Great! You're welcome. Good to hear from you, Eric!
How do sell your meat ? & how many do you sell as meat ?
Where are you located? i want to buy meat rabbits... im from new york upstate.
i know this is an old video but we are thinking of meat rabbits but can't find anyone we know that could let us taste them first..was wondering if it is possible to come close in describing the taste of rabbit to someone who has never had it?
The flavor is very much like chicken, but a bit more chewy. Rabbits are all white meat and I honestly can get filled up on just a back leg or 1/3 of a back. Delicious!
Do you ever feed them fresh vegetables?
Do you put DE in their fed and Apple Cider Vinegar in their water?
We do not use DE in their feed. We only use ACV when they are stressed or sick.
Are you in Utah?
Do you use California bucks on New Zealand does or vice versa?
Mine are all mixed. I use one buck that has New Zealand markings and one that has Californian markings...but they are both mixes. My does are all mixes too.
What state is your rabbit farm.
Been impossible to find any in California...