Rabbits are fantastic utility animals.

They can have amazing personalities. I always have that one VIP bunny in my herd that is off-limits because she is so awesome. The most important factors when starting out is your set-up and the quality of your foundation stock. I recommend buying your rabbits on site so you can see the degree of cleanliness in the breeder's facility. Choose individuals with strong hindquarters and big ears. Rabbits have a reputation of being low maintenance but if you care about their welfare, they can keep you hopping with chores. Many breeders exclusively feed rabbit ration because it grows them out fast but rabbits really love sweet fresh hay. They can mow through a bale of that in no time. In the summer you can raise them on grass, at least that's what I do. Some people strongly advise against it, associating grass with diarrhea. I never had a problem with it. Breeding your own line is a ton of fun because you can focus on personality traits you want. Rabbits are addictive, you have been warned....

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