Which Rabbits Are Easiest To Breed? I Need Advice!

[ChickForLife]

If I were you I would get a lionhead. They small, cute, and love to play and be held.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Hi,

I know you weren't asking about this: but you should reconsider breeding rabbits. There are already too many in our world right now that are being abandoned and dropped off at shelters. Breeding rabbits as a hobby?? Well, that's just bringing more rabbits into the world that might not get good homes for the fun of it!

(I know that you aren't breeding rabbits for this purpose.... but just a heads up! Thanks.)

 

[cassie]

Hello everyone! Recently, I have been looking into breeding rabbits as a hobby/for a small profit and I wanted some advice. There are tons of rabbit breeds out there so I have been very conflicted on which one to chose. Originally, I was looking at Netherland Dwarfs, but the whole deal with the 2 copies of dwarf genes seems really complicated to a beginner. I figured that y'all would be able to help me narrow down my options! Here some things to take note of:
1. We don't have TONS of space, so a smaller rabbit would be ideal
2. There are lots of children here who would love to snuggle/hold them so a more docile variety would be best.
3. I would not like to spend an arm and a leg in order to buy my breeding stock.
4. I am fine with starting out breeding pet quality bunnies to get the hang of it.

If you have any additional advice to a beginner, I would love to hear it!

If you are looking for a small meat rabbit check out Florida Whites. They are a relatively small rabbit, but they are very blocky and you get a lot of meat in a small package. You can find breeders on line or contact the rabbit breeders association. Bear in mind it costs as much to feed a poor quality animal as it does a good one. If you are lucky you may be able to find a rabbitry nearby and be able to check out the rabbits for yourself.

 

[cassie]

Hi,

I know you weren't asking about this: but you should reconsider breeding rabbits. There are already too many in our world right now that are being abandoned and dropped off at shelters. Breeding rabbits as a hobby?? Well, that's just bringing more rabbits into the world that might not get good homes for the fun of it!

(I know that you aren't breeding rabbits for this purpose.... but just a heads up! Thanks.)

Rabbits may be cute and cuddly but they are also delicious. Most people I know of who are breeding rabbits for a hobby are raising them for meat and perhaps show, not pets. These rabbits do not get dropped off at humane societies. They end up in the frying pan or the crock pot. Sorry.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Hi,

I know you weren't asking about this: but you should reconsider breeding rabbits. There are already too many in our world right now that are being abandoned and dropped off at shelters. Breeding rabbits as a hobby?? Well, that's just bringing more rabbits into the world that might not get good homes for the fun of it!

(I know that you aren't breeding rabbits for this purpose.... but just a heads up! Thanks.)

I know. It really makes me sad. However, if I want to keep rabbits, this is the only way my family will allow it. They want to see a profit.

 

[Bunnylady]

I know. It really makes me sad. However, if I want to keep rabbits, this is the only way my family will allow it. They want to see a profit.

In that case, you definitely need to reconsider. Particularly with the small breeds, you'll be doing well if you make enough to pay your feed bill.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

In that case, you definitely need to reconsider. Particularly with the small breeds, you'll be doing well if you make enough to pay your feed bill.

We were thinking about mini lops as another option. They do not carry the dwarf gene but are still on the smaller side. They seem to average seven kits each pregnancy.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I know. It really makes me sad. However, if I want to keep rabbits, this is the only way my family will allow it. They want to see a profit.

Okay. I'm glad you understand.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

In that case, you definitely need to reconsider. Particularly with the small breeds, you'll be doing well if you make enough to pay your feed bill.

I also want to clarify that my family would love to see a profit or the rabbits mostly paying for themselves.

 

[The Moonshiner]

I'd go with Dutch. Although they probably wouldn't be very profitable I'm with some of the others most rabbit breeding adventures aren't profitable.
Dutch have been a popular pet breed for decades. They're small, easy to handle, come in a variety of colors, easy to find, not too expensive and popular for showing if you want to get good stock and sell to that market.
They're a fun little breed that have stood the test of time.