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Sarah and Kevin, on behalf of my husband an I, thank you for all your rabbit raising advice! We hung our cages like you, checked our rabbits when we bought then as you suggested. Waited until they were of age to mate them. Made and stuffed their boxes as you showed us.... And today... 10 min ago, our rabbit, Bunny Mittens, delivered her first litter of 7 bunnies! All are well thus far and have full bellies! Thank you foreverything!!!! Brian and Andi

Also, I appreciate you guys making meat and potato videos and not with click baity titles or long lead ins to the info. Personally I watch these videos more frequently because I know they are informative and useful and I do t have to jump 15 minutes in!

Heyhey..... Just a hint: give the rabbits a shelf to sit on to rest their haxes and hide under and maybe some branches to chew on....it makes them happier and they put on weight easier

This video was more informative than others because you actually showed the breeding process. I would never have guessed any of those times were successful. Thank you

Sarah you have presented this video so professionally, your were so informative, thank you

We love your videos and watch often. I have raised and shown rabbits for a combined total of 20 years, while I am no expert I did learn a few things along the way. Please consider this input and not criticism. I agree it is critical concerning what age to start breeding. Many times I would see a fellow rabbit raiser show a rabbit for as long as possible ( up to 10 to 12 months), because it was winning so much at the show. Problem was many times once the doe reaches that age the breeding won't take at all. By waiting too long the doe can lose her ability to become pregnant. On the other hand a doe's internal reproductive organs are not fully mature until she is at least 5 months old. She may be able to get pregnant at 4 months but it will be hard on her internal organs plus her motherly instincts are not fully developed at 4 months. I also believe in giving a doe a second chance at caring for her kits if she blows it the first time. Secondly, when breeding I always hold the doe in position for the buck in his cage. the reason for this is because does vary greatly in how aggressive they can be toward the buck. Time has shown me there are three types of doe behavior when breeding. the first type is like the doe in your video, she is fearful, runs and whines abit then submits and raises up for the buck. The second type of does is the older doe who simply pulls herself down on the floor wire and won't even move. She's learned how to stop the buck and is very stubborn. several return trips may be necessary. The third type of behavior is what I call the she devil. She is not afraid to attack the buck. If she is left with the buck for an hour she can injure the buck or intimidate him so badly he will refuse to even try and breed for six months until his confidence returns. This type of behavior is rarer than the first two but it only takes once to ruin a good buck. All three doe behaviors can be overcome by simply holding the doe in place for the buck, let him breed her twice, remove her and place her in a carrier cage (not her own cage, this keeps her off balance) for 45 minutes, return her to his cage for one more breeding which has two benefits. first it allows the buck to "recharge" and second, in that 45 minutes the doe will ovulate again which can give you larger litters. I simply offer this input to help others learn from my mistakes, hope it helps.

Thank you for doing these videos!! The best thing about it is even though there are a few years old I am just now getting to the point where I’m trying to turn my Homestead into something and the information is never outdated!!! You guys are definitely my go to people, I always check your video list first whether I’m cooking something, raising some thing no matter what I’m doing!! Thanks again!!

Your entire rabbit series was so helpful. Our 8 year old daughter is super excited to get her rabbits and we couldn't do it without your help! Thank you!

This series of "how to" rabbit homesteading videos is 10/10 the most informative, in-depth video on everything breeding/growing/harvesting meat rabbits on the internet. Thank you so much for this!

This is my second time watching this series. Now I know what to look for. Thanks for doing this.

Thank you so much. This series has been amazing. You do an excellent job of explaining everything! Come on spring!!! I am finally ready to start!

Thank you for putting this together and making it available to people.

Very informative and comprehensive video. You handled a sensitive subject with grace and tact. 👍🏼

We are just now venturing into meat rabbits within the next week or two. So glad i remembered this series you made years ago when I first watched it. Its going to come in handy! Taking notes. Thank you!

We are going to be raising meat rabbits, so I will be watching your whole season. So thank you!

I have been contemplating homesteading for awhile and this next year is my “urbanized” homestead self trial. There is a ton of stuff out there but I find your videos and approach at the various topics are easy to understand and makes approaching the doing of these things actually possible for me by removing some of my ignorance. I’ve known some who have gone about this lifestyle completely wrong just on the face of how they have done things but didn’t really see all the mistakes in their approach till watching you guys. So in a nutshell... Thank You.

Thank you for the very informative video! I am getting my (meat) rabbitry started in the next month and I can't wait!!

Taking doe to buck is best for many reasons, we had a few does very territorial & if you tried to put buck in with them , bingo they try n castrate him in a moment. We always waited till 10 months to breed does or bit older. However we worked outside jobs . I know you can push them more , but 3 litters per doe per year was what we did. Normally 8 weeks apart. Had 6 does to one buck , over 50 rabbits in freezer every fall or more

Watching again. Thank you! Needed to brush up before I get started.

This video is the best. Simple, pregnant with information and well presented. I really learnt and enjoyed a lot. Need more. Keep the good work up.

Your channel content is just so valuable. Thank you!!! From chickens to recipes, I’ve learned a ton. And now we have rabbits - lo and behold, to my pleasant surprise, you teach on that too! 🎉 🐇

Thank living traditions for all your great Information on breeding meat rabbits

I don't have a dog in the fight, so I'll just say this. Anyone who is sensitive about raising rabbits to eat as food for the family---CHANGE the channel now. This is a homesteading video. Not a video about house pets. if you don't like what they are talking about---CHANGE the channel. They are kind enough to give viewers their experiences and knowledge. Now let's move on.

Wanted to say thank you. My husband and I have been talking about meat rabbits for a year now. Because of your video series we became informed and confident enough to give it ago. We purchased our first meat rabbits last week. They are happy and doing well. Thank you!

I have plans for raising rabbits and have been studying up. Great class, I look forward to the series. Thanks, Susan NW Georgia

We just got 13 New Zealands tonight working in cooperation with our friend. I was considering starting them out in tractors but I like your philosophy about keeping them in the barn and then finishing them on grass. Thank you Kevin and Sarah!

We just got rabbits and this video is really informative thanks for sharing!

We've been subscribed for awhile and just remembered ya'll had these rabbit raising vids. Watching the series now. Thanks for sharing!!! On to Part-2 God Bless!!🙂

i started my first rabbitry today on april 18 2020 in northern Canada, 3 newzealands to start it off. Love your vds

Just brought home my first meat rabbits! Excited and nervous!

I've watched all your rabbit videos and after finally getting some homemade cages built I picked up our first three rabbits. A trio of red New Zealand's that a lovely old gentleman I met at our local park,who happens to own many animals on his 120 acres was kind enough to almost give me ti help get us started. Though I know we'll stumble along the way I doubt that we're ever gonna go backwards. We've been raising egg layers for a couple years now,but with recent events and what seems like the inevitable future raising more and more of our own foods seems like a smart choice. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge.

Watching this in 2020 and it’s still so relevant!! Great video!!

Fantastic video and channel! I used to raise Rabbits when I was in young and had two gorgeous Rex's, one black and one grey to start off with. I have been thinking about getting back into it again and these videos are helping. My biggest challenge in the past has been the strong Atlantic Canadian winters. If the droppings didn't fall to the ground they would freeze to the cage and clog up (almost immediately) causing some major issues. Even using hay and tarps over hutch I felt they were still cold, not really sure how to get around that yet. The aspect of raising rabbits that I liked the best is the droppings as it is a non-hot manure and can be used right away.

Elmer Fudd sent me here to learn about those rascally wabbits ! thanks for sharing . what a great source of lean meat love yalls channel .Vernon

Thank you for your shows. We love to watch you on KZfaq. We have a small homestead in the Northeast corner of Oklahoma Great information. God bless Thank you for the Rabbit sheet, it's very helpful.

This video is very informative, thanks 😍 Breeding rabbit is very easy because it has 6-8 litter size

"he's liked her before!" - ha.!

Rewatching this series and taking notes. I kinda wrote off rabbits for a bit, but I'm really interested now. Thanks for these!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and videos. Loove the breeding process. :)

Great video we are raising rabbits this year and this info will help us.

I'm so glad I found you, folks. I've been living in the boonies most of my old life, have raised chickens, but wanted to raise rabbits and darn if you are reading my mind. I just started watching the simple straightforward Part 1 and am SO impressed. THANKS! I'll be following you! - HomegrownGranny

I probably watch these videos thousand times.

I'm learning to raise rabbits and thank you for this video, it really helps us who are just learning,I am from far country Indonesia Jokowi

Subscribed! Thanks for sharing

That buck probably needs a smoke and a cup of coffee after the second go!

Excellent info sarah

Enjoying this series. Thanks for taking time to make this informative video.

Talk about getting right into it. Though I was hoping this would be more of a setup type video such as setting up cages and prepare everything before actually going and getting your rabbits.

Very informative! Been wondering how young to breed. Guess I've got a few more weeks before we can get started!

Very informative..thanks

Great lesson. Thank you. Blessings to you and your family 🛐🕊🛐

I would love you're my neighbour if the shtf. I know I won't be hungry. A lot of great information👌. Nice video. Good job👍

Thanks for the videos. I grew up with chickens for meat that we would butcher our selves but some day want to try and raise meat rabbits and tan there fur. Thanks again

Very informative channel. Thank you for sharing.

Just watched this video. I agree about providing protection in a barn. We just built our house with no out-buildings yet. My neighbor is going to build us a small bunny shed with a cement center isle, front & back doors and screened windows for ventilation. I plan to control the inside temperature for both bunnies and myself and only have cages on one wall for a few breeders. This is good for my husband & I. Looking forward to breeding Californians and some Mini-Lops for children's pets. Thanks for this great video!

Great video....subbed. Thank you and God bless!

WOW, very good information and very fast breeding.

Greetings from Belize, I am thinking of raising Rabbits thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

We started raising rabbits & chickens at the start of the pandemic. Now, were enjoying the meats & eggs. 🙂

Thanks for showing us how the pros do it. 👍🐇

This was fantastic information. God bless.

Thank you you really sead every thing I need good work and keep on

i just started watching your videos they are pretty good

Thanks for answer.

Great info. Thank you. Love your farm.

Hi, just found your channel and i loved the way you explain everything in details. I would like to know when do you know that they are pregnant after the breeding process has occurred and how do you manage rabbit waste in your rabbit production unit.

Awesome info, thank you!

I don't think I could ever sell rabbits for meat but friends of mine do so thank you for these videos 😁

One of man’s great spiritual tests is learning empathy towards others. 👌🏻

Thanks for the information. Just a quick question, are females pretty much always ready, or is there a time or season?

This was interesting and I'm not sure I can raise them for food. It's something I'm thinking about but I love rabbits. I couldn't kill them myself. I got hooked on to you because I saw where White house on the Hill went to your farm. OMG, How wonderful that was for me. I'm buying land for a homestead next year and watching vids like crazy getting as much info on things as I can. From a lot of different peeps. I'm in Palmdale, CA. (weather like Arizona - where you were before), so I am interested in learning as much as I can. Thank you for sharing. God bless you all - Anna Banana.

Very informative. Just looking to increase my knowledge for just in case. :)

Thank you for the very informative video

Thank you for the information

Thank you for the valuable information

I would like to take a moment to thank you for your KZfaq videos on raising rabbits. Years ago I raised the small white meat rabbits but, I wanted to refresh my knowledge and thank goodness I did. Three weeks ago we bought large, mix race rabbits, two females, and a male, and we were told the females were not pregnant. One of the females wanted nothing to do with the male, she fought him whenever he would get near her. I tried off and on for 3 weeks. Saturday I noticed she was packing her mouth full of hay. So...10 pm Saturday night we made a baby box, just in case. Sure happy we did! Thank you for the time you take out of your lives to make these videos, they literally saved 10 lives. I say literally because it is still freezing here at night and the babies would not have survived without the box. Because of your video, I knew she wanted to make a nest with the hay. Thank you, thank you, thank you! -nom de plume ;)

My folks raise chickens for eggs. I recently wondered what it would take to raise rabbits for meat I have no shelter for them at this time. Just getting myself knowledgeable in the process at this time. Just subbed your channel 👍👍

Very informative, thanks a lot

Hi Sarah. I have just started growing fodder for my rabbits. I was wonder if you feed fodder or not. I know you tractor feed them. I was wondering if you do feed fodder how much you feed each rabbit per day. Thank you. Love you guys.

Wish I had the space to homestead. Thanks for the video. There are many videos out there about a variety of different subjects having to do with diy for when maybe inflation and other factors may make it necessary for people to diy.

excellent video. Thank you so much!

i really liked the way u explained

Great video. Appreciated.

nice job Sarah enjoyed this- Ruthie

Thank you, that was very helpful

Nice video a big thanks Sarah

I love all your videos! I have learned a lot from your channel! Please let me know how I can purchase your cookbook. It says it is no longer available in print :(

thanks for the informative video

Thanks for knowledge

Thanks for the vid!

Enjoy watching your video

Thank you soooooo much, we are going to be raising rabbits for meat. I will be following this series and multiple times for sure.

nice explanation...

Very good. Thank you

In the south there are other things to worry with on rabbits ,fire ants/wool's or worms/heat/snakes. great videos thanks

Thank you for the info!

Thanks for the videos. Will i have any issues if my buck is in a bigger pen than what we see in the video?

What breed do you recommend for meat purpose ?

Thanks for the video