Sexual maturity varies slightly between rabbits’ species and between the doe and buck.
Breeding or reproduction in rabbit farming is the process of introducing the female (doe) to the male’s (buck’s) cage.
Why do you think that they don't put the buck into the doe's cage instead?
There are different feeding systems adopted for feeding rabbits. The systems are determined by the size of the rabbitry and aim of setting up the farm.
Learn more at "Rabbit Feed And Different Types of Feeding Systems For Rabbits".
Which feeding system do you think is much more suitable for your rabbit farm?
The nest box should be considered one of the most important items of equipment in rabbit production.
Why is it so important? Want to know why? Want to know more? Click this here - "The Rabbit Nest Box".
Are nest box only needed when there are baby rabbits?
As much as possible, cages which accommodate some form of litter should be used. Cages can be purchased as said earlier but should you decide to construct your cages, metallic materials should be used as no other material can withstand the gnawing of the rabbit.
For more info on this topic, click this here - "Recommended Space Requirements for Rabbits".
So how much space do you think your rabbits require?
Before entering rabbit farming to set up your rabbitry, there are a number of housing considerations to be made by the farmer.
Here are some listed housing considerations for your viewing - "Housing Considerations For Your Rabbitry".
Does a low cost housing always equels to bad housing?
In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 5,000,000 rabbits being kept as pets in over 2,200,000 homes. Pet rabbits also popularly referred to as bunnies are cheaper to maintain, when compared to other pets like dogs and cats. They also require lesser care when compared to other domestic pets.
Here are numbers of factors that have to be considered when choosing a pet rabbit, "Rabbit Farming For The Pet Market".
Almost all breeds of domesticated rabbits can be adapted as a pet. What breed are you interested in?
The choice of breed by the farmer or breeder depends on the predefined purpose and aim for starting a rabbit farm or having a rabbit. There are quite a number of breeds groomed for specific purposes. Different breeds of rabbits are bred for meat, wool, as pets, and as show animals.
Read "For A Rabbit Farming Venture, What Type Of Rabbit Should You Breed" for more information about different rabbit breeds for your rabbit farming considerations.
What are your purpose and aim for starting a rabbit farm?
