Convincing My Dad to Let Me Breed My Bun

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Hello!
I am looking for some help as to how to convince my dad to let me breed my bunny. My mom is already on board and ready to help but my dad might not go for it. I’ve done tons of research and my dad actually loves my bunny April, a broken black Holland Lop doe. We got her from a breeder and she is willing to let us breed her to one of her bucks for free. I really want to and I think April would be a really great mother to her kits. What should I do?
Thanks!
 
You need to know what you'll do with any kids that make it to weaning BEFORE you breed. Don't just do it because you think they'll be a good mom or because babies Are cute. Are you going to eat them, or do you have guaranteed homes for them. I've had many people claim to want a rabbit and then back out and leave me with an extra mouth I don't need
 
kiwibbE said:
I really want to and I think April would be a really great mother to her kits.
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That's the same reason sooo many rabbits, cats, and dogs.. are dying in shelters waiting for homes..

I see them for free ALL day long on Craigslist.

Let the breeder breed.. You enjoy the pet aspect!! :old

Stay strong DAD! :fl :oops:

Sorry, But I've seen too much. My Mom's dog died after giving birth.. so much for being a good mum. :hmm

But I sure do love ALL of my shelter pets and glad you are enjoying your bun! :hugs
 
kiwibbE said:
Hello!
I am looking for some help as to how to convince my dad to let me breed my bunny. My mom is already on board and ready to help but my dad might not go for it. I’ve done tons of research and my dad actually loves my bunny April, a broken black Holland Lop doe. We got her from a breeder and she is willing to let us breed her to one of her bucks for free. I really want to and I think April would be a really great mother to her kits. What should I do?
Thanks!
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First, you should know that raising kits is a big thing! I’ve had two litters in the past. This was several years ago when I didn’t have as much knowledge. The first litter was fairly successful for a first time mother rabbit, but sadly half the litter died. The second litter I had was with a different mother rabbit, she also was a first time mom and only 10 months old with 8 kits. The entire litter died. I blame this solely on myself for that. I should have instead done more research and brought the litter with their mother inside. I don’t recommend raising kits outside because they have a higher risk of dying. Simply a rainy day can cause a kit to die. So if you are going to have kits, I really would recommend housing them inside.

Another issue is finding good homes for your rabbits. My kits grew to be 6 months old until I finally could get them a home. So are you willing to wait a while if need be to find them homes? There are so many rabbits who end up in the shelter. So the question is, will you be able to find them good forever homes?

I must also point out that if your doe does go unspayed, she has a much greater chance of getting cancer in her uterus each year she isn’t spayed. That’s why I spayed my girls and neutered my boys right after they had their litters. Plus, they all were able to live together as well! It makes the bonding process so much easier when they are fixed, hardly any fighting at all with them. They were all a big happy bunny family of 4, two does, two bucks, all living together in their big indoor cage. Now I only have one rabbit, a buck named Oscar who’s 7 years old and he’s a free range house bunny.

Years ago, I convinced my dad to let our rabbits breed by showing him the plan we had for the kits and the responsibility I was going to put forth. If you show him that you are going to take responsibility for the care of the kits, then I think this aspect of the matter is fairly easy. He will likely be on board with the idea.

I wish the best for you and April!:)
 
HorsesRMe123 said:
First, you should know that raising kits is a big thing! I’ve had two litters in the past. This was several years ago when I didn’t have as much knowledge. The first litter was fairly successful for a first time mother rabbit, but sadly half the litter died. The second litter I had was with a different mother rabbit, she also was a first time mom and only 10 months old with 8 kits. The entire litter died. I blame this solely on myself for that. I should have instead done more research and brought the litter with their mother inside. I don’t recommend raising kits outside because they have a higher risk of dying. Simply a rainy day can cause a kit to die. So if you are going to have kits, I really would recommend housing them inside.

Another issue is finding good homes for your rabbits. My kits grew to be 6 months old until I finally could get them a home. So are you willing to wait a while if need be to find them homes? There are so many rabbits who end up in the shelter. So the question is, will you be able to find them good forever homes?

I must also point out that if your doe does go unspayed, she has a much greater chance of getting cancer in her uterus each year she isn’t spayed. That’s why I spayed my girls and neutered my boys right after they had their litters. Plus, they all were able to live together as well! It makes the bonding process so much easier when they are fixed, hardly any fighting at all with them. They were all a big happy bunny family of 4, two does, two bucks, all living together in their big indoor cage. Now I only have one rabbit, a buck named Oscar who’s 7 years old and he’s a free range house bunny.

Years ago, I convinced my dad to let our rabbits breed by showing him the plan we had for the kits and the responsibility I was going to put forth. If you show him that you are going to take responsibility for the care of the kits, then I think this aspect of the matter is fairly easy. He will likely be on board with the idea.

I wish the best for you and April!:)
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The person other that other thread with the Californian rabbit in Poland (I think), they just bred their rabbit.
This is some great info, you should copy and paste it there
 
Yeah, its difficult to find good homes. I wouldn't want them to go to a little kid that'll keep it in a little cage or something. Most of the people that are going to take good care of them will probably adopt.
 
kiwibbE said:
Hello!
I am looking for some help as to how to convince my dad to let me breed my bunny. My mom is already on board and ready to help but my dad might not go for it. I’ve done tons of research and my dad actually loves my bunny April, a broken black Holland Lop doe. We got her from a breeder and she is willing to let us breed her to one of her bucks for free. I really want to and I think April would be a really great mother to her kits. What should I do?
Thanks!
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breed her!
 

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