Helpful advice! I’m starting a holland lops rabbitry and I know it’s a popular breed which worries me a bit. But that just means I have to work harder to be unique and stand out. I would love to make a profit and not just break even. Thanks
You will do it! Just stick to it and you will make it through. While the breed is common one key thing I would tell you to focus on is your website and search engine optimization. 90% of my list is filled by people finding me on Google. That does take time but is sssoo with it.
Leah Lynch thanks so much!! I need to learn more about that! I was going to rely on Facebook but yes if I’m looking for a bunny I’m probably going to google first!
@@emeraldstarsx most people do search Google first and the breeders dont want to deal with the tech. I have a FB page but honestly FB does not give that much reach to pages. leah-lynch.com/how-to-write-content-found-in-search/ there is a blog post I have about SEO to help get you started.
I just discovered your channel, I recently got into Finnish Giant rabbits. I have been here on RUclips since 2009 gardening. After watching this video I just had to hit the subscribe button and I rang the bell for all notifications. I look forward to watching your channel grow.
That's great welcome to the channel. Both of those breeds tend to be great mothers. Unfortunately feed is where the main expense comes in depending on your goals you could feed more hey instead of pellets. But if you're trying to get good firm flash condition then going more that direction probably is not a good idea. What are you typically feeding.
@@carolinavaughanhomestead25 haha true to the big boys. They like the good stuff. So this is an idea since you don't have a crazy number of rabbits. This summer save garden extras and dehydrate them. I would avoid freezing because that holds a lot of water in them.
How would I be able to screen my customers for good potential adopters? I like selling to other breeders or kids starting FFA but because I raise Dutch, I will always get "Pet People". What are some good non-invasive questions I could ask to see if a pet adopter is a right match to sell one of my animals too? I don't what to see the rabbit I have sold to someone in an adoption center because the customer I sold to did not what the rabbit anymore.
I completely hear you on that. First, let me ask you where do people find you? Is it on social media or only word of mouth? Where people come from is going to give you a good idea of their mindset. The second thing would be to not make it super easy to get a rabbit from you, to begin with. I know that sounds counter-intuitive but if they couldn't just come to pick up a rabbit and leave you to know they are more dedicated. People who come get a french lop from me are waiting 3-6 months at a minimum. Sometimes up to a year. As far as questions go ask them things like "have you had rabbits before" "how long did you have them" "have you shown if 4h before, if so how did you like it" thinks like that will get them talking and share their story but not feel like you are grilling them. Or share your own story that will get them talking. If you don't love the vibe that person is giving you then you have every right to just ask.
I have jersey wooly and angora rabbits and have really been wanting to start my own business selling them and teaching about grooming them. I am really just not sure what I need to start.
With both of the breeds you have there is so much opportunity. Start with 1 way to get your business out there. While I don't believe is building your business on someone else's platform (Social media) it is a good way to get a feel for what people respond to as far as what you teach. I do encourage to have a website of your own because that is something you can control. If a social media platform decides to close your account for what ever reason there is nothing you can do about it and your work is gone.
I'm actually getting ready to do a video on this but multiple four figures a year. It will very with the breed, how well you market yourself, and the reputation you build. Quality over quantity.
Thank you so much for the info! I hope to get into raising rabbits soon. I would like to raise rabbits for show and pets. Any suggestions on rare breeds? I definitely like the smaller ones but Im not sure how to determine what is rare, or at least rare in my area.
I'm so glad you found it helped. So I have a detailed training in my profitable rabbitry playbook course. leah-lynch.com/profitable-rabbitry-ebook But the first thing I would do is go to the ARBA.net site and find the top 3 to 5 breeds that interest you. Then search on Google, facebook, and even craigslist to see what's available. You could even go to a rabbit show and just observe. With that said rare is good but you don't want so rare you can't buy stock or it's just not something people want.
I am looking at starting a rabbitry to raise meat rabbits for my own consumption as well as to sell as a business, how do I go about getting buyers for my meat rabbits that I will have for sale other than using Craigslist and Facebook?
So my favorite way is having a website that can be found in search. But that takes time. (Like at least a year) if your not aposed to social and just dont like Facebook I would think about Pinterest or parler (a new more conservative platform) unfortunately Instagram is owned by Facebook so there's that😑
Assuming that you do everything by hand with no watering system BUT you have a water hose to the rabbitry. You could probably get away with 60 seconds per animal just for feeding. But that's moving fast and no messing around. Also you have to remeber there is nail clipping that needs done about once every six weeks. Depending on how the animal behaves that takes probably 2 minutes per animal.
@@bbbuns3206 oh gosh that's nuts. High end show French lops are under $200 location is an issue. That might explain why about 60% of my buyers are out of state.
Yea it is crazy and i go to shows and show my buns basically to get the comments on how im doing and i cant even find them there or if i do they are too expensive
As someone with 3 breeds (two were my fault) I have to second the recommendation for one breed. The two I started with were on purpose, and are meat breeds, but thay third one just throws me off. Eventually, one of these needs to go! The problem is that they all have such nice personalities!
That would definitely be hard to choose. One thing I would think about is which one would you feel the LEAST disappointed about if you didn't have them any more. Also here is a video about how to research a profitable breed. Maybe that will help you ruclips.net/video/UTjvLiu8gPU/видео.html
I got the idea to breed my purebred holland lop with another purebred holland lop I’m getting the guy holland lop tommrow if I can have a successful litter I plan on selling them for 100$ each
Helpful advice! I’m starting a holland lops rabbitry and I know it’s a popular breed which worries me a bit. But that just means I have to work harder to be unique and stand out. I would love to make a profit and not just break even. Thanks
You will do it! Just stick to it and you will make it through. While the breed is common one key thing I would tell you to focus on is your website and search engine optimization. 90% of my list is filled by people finding me on Google. That does take time but is sssoo with it.
Leah Lynch thanks so much!! I need to learn more about that! I was going to rely on Facebook but yes if I’m looking for a bunny I’m probably going to google first!
@@emeraldstarsx most people do search Google first and the breeders dont want to deal with the tech. I have a FB page but honestly FB does not give that much reach to pages. leah-lynch.com/how-to-write-content-found-in-search/ there is a blog post I have about SEO to help get you started.
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Thank you so much. I try to do my best with what I've got.
Love the ideas.
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I just discovered your channel, I recently got into Finnish Giant rabbits. I have been here on RUclips since 2009 gardening. After watching this video I just had to hit the subscribe button and I rang the bell for all notifications. I look forward to watching your channel grow.
Wonderful! Glad to have you! If you have any videos you want to see made let me know!
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Very informative thank you so much.from today i am your subscriber ..thank you see you in another video..
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Just found your channel and subscribed I breed Flemish giant crossed with new Zealand Flemish buck Zealand does been having good litter sizes!
Right now I have 15 kits 3doe and 1 buck feed is where the money goes right now posting rabbits online today weaned them 2 days ago
That's great welcome to the channel. Both of those breeds tend to be great mothers. Unfortunately feed is where the main expense comes in depending on your goals you could feed more hey instead of pellets. But if you're trying to get good firm flash condition then going more that direction probably is not a good idea. What are you typically feeding.
Timothy Hay and pellets The Flemish giant he don't like the hay though.he would rather strawberries and asparagus and carrots and watermelon
@@carolinavaughanhomestead25 haha true to the big boys. They like the good stuff. So this is an idea since you don't have a crazy number of rabbits. This summer save garden extras and dehydrate them. I would avoid freezing because that holds a lot of water in them.
@@LeahLynchBlog that is a great idea and someone just give me a big dehydrator. 👍
How would I be able to screen my customers for good potential adopters? I like selling to other breeders or kids starting FFA but because I raise Dutch, I will always get "Pet People". What are some good non-invasive questions I could ask to see if a pet adopter is a right match to sell one of my animals too? I don't what to see the rabbit I have sold to someone in an adoption center because the customer I sold to did not what the rabbit anymore.
I completely hear you on that. First, let me ask you where do people find you? Is it on social media or only word of mouth? Where people come from is going to give you a good idea of their mindset. The second thing would be to not make it super easy to get a rabbit from you, to begin with. I know that sounds counter-intuitive but if they couldn't just come to pick up a rabbit and leave you to know they are more dedicated. People who come get a french lop from me are waiting 3-6 months at a minimum. Sometimes up to a year. As far as questions go ask them things like "have you had rabbits before" "how long did you have them" "have you shown if 4h before, if so how did you like it" thinks like that will get them talking and share their story but not feel like you are grilling them. Or share your own story that will get them talking. If you don't love the vibe that person is giving you then you have every right to just ask.
I have jersey wooly and angora rabbits and have really been wanting to start my own business selling them and teaching about grooming them. I am really just not sure what I need to start.
With both of the breeds you have there is so much opportunity. Start with 1 way to get your business out there. While I don't believe is building your business on someone else's platform (Social media) it is a good way to get a feel for what people respond to as far as what you teach. I do encourage to have a website of your own because that is something you can control. If a social media platform decides to close your account for what ever reason there is nothing you can do about it and your work is gone.
How much money do you can make by raising rabbits
I'm actually getting ready to do a video on this but multiple four figures a year. It will very with the breed, how well you market yourself, and the reputation you build. Quality over quantity.
Thank you so much for the info! I hope to get into raising rabbits soon. I would like to raise rabbits for show and pets. Any suggestions on rare breeds? I definitely like the smaller ones but Im not sure how to determine what is rare, or at least rare in my area.
I'm so glad you found it helped. So I have a detailed training in my profitable rabbitry playbook course. leah-lynch.com/profitable-rabbitry-ebook But the first thing I would do is go to the ARBA.net site and find the top 3 to 5 breeds that interest you. Then search on Google, facebook, and even craigslist to see what's available. You could even go to a rabbit show and just observe. With that said rare is good but you don't want so rare you can't buy stock or it's just not something people want.
I am looking at starting a rabbitry to raise meat rabbits for my own consumption as well as to sell as a business, how do I go about getting buyers for my meat rabbits that I will have for sale other than using Craigslist and Facebook?
So my favorite way is having a website that can be found in search. But that takes time. (Like at least a year) if your not aposed to social and just dont like Facebook I would think about Pinterest or parler (a new more conservative platform) unfortunately Instagram is owned by Facebook so there's that😑
How long does it take 1 person to care for 100 rabbits?
Assuming that you do everything by hand with no watering system BUT you have a water hose to the rabbitry. You could probably get away with 60 seconds per animal just for feeding. But that's moving fast and no messing around. Also you have to remeber there is nail clipping that needs done about once every six weeks. Depending on how the animal behaves that takes probably 2 minutes per animal.
I have mini rex rabbits but i have coat colors that are a little harder to get ahold of where im located.
That's always tough. It wasn't on purpose but I am so glad I have a breed that it doesn't matter what colors you breed together.
I would love to have french lops but i found a breeder in my area but she charges $600 for her rabbits so i went back to the breed i know best
And i only breed for the colors and body types i do cause everyone is always asking for them and can never find them i mostly sell to the 4h and ffa
@@bbbuns3206 oh gosh that's nuts. High end show French lops are under $200 location is an issue. That might explain why about 60% of my buyers are out of state.
Yea it is crazy and i go to shows and show my buns basically to get the comments on how im doing and i cant even find them there or if i do they are too expensive
Supporting each other here. Keep it up
As someone with 3 breeds (two were my fault) I have to second the recommendation for one breed. The two I started with were on purpose, and are meat breeds, but thay third one just throws me off. Eventually, one of these needs to go! The problem is that they all have such nice personalities!
That would definitely be hard to choose. One thing I would think about is which one would you feel the LEAST disappointed about if you didn't have them any more. Also here is a video about how to research a profitable breed. Maybe that will help you ruclips.net/video/UTjvLiu8gPU/видео.html
I got the idea to breed my purebred holland lop with another purebred holland lop I’m getting the guy holland lop tommrow if I can have a successful litter I plan on selling them for 100$ each
That's wonderful! Congrats. If both animals have pedigree make sure to take advantage of that and make them for the babies.
Websites are free? Can you share how to start a free one?
There are free options and they are a great place to start. Go to WordPress.com and follow the prompts.