my friend a 55gal drum 50ft half inch pvc a few joints a few chicken nipples(do not drip like rabbit ballbearing waterer) 1 hour of your time.then its just 5 minutes a week to fill 55gal drum.good job showing everyone how to raise rabbits keep it up.
Oh wow, you're only a couple hours away from me! I'm up in Hanover (60km south of Owen Sound) Great video, thank you for taking the time to share it :)
I produced a video on my channel with a question, Sam Stevens one of your views sent me your way, so here I am. Question? How soon after kindling can you re breed a bunny? All ten of my kits died from the new mommy.
Rabbits can actually breed the next day if needed to. Some breeders will need the rabbit at week 3-4 even when they have kits as it's good for their bodies to be pregnant.
Enjoyed the video. I really like the watering crock, in winter here a person could just fill it and not use a bottle easily or use a bottle. My rabbits are outside and do not heat so the water would freeze at times. I use water bottles right now and do not like them. Makes me think of a guy I was in the army with that kissed his Howitzer M109 tank in the cold, his lips stuck to the tank so you can imagine the visual I see my rabbits in at some point, lmao. I did go to the website and ordered only one to see how it works for me but still waiting for final bill with shipping to be emailed to me. I couldn't believe how reasonable their cages are, much less than the cost of wire it seemed.
Minus 5 or 6?! lol, I'm in Florida and I can't even conceptualize that sort of temperature. The coldest we've gotten where I'm at was high 20's/low 30's.
All the temperature we talk about here is Celsius. -6 Celsius is 21f. Thats very normal for most of the winter. On cold days with windchill its easy -25c to -35c. Which is -20f to -30f.
hallo goede video waarom zitten de meeste konijnen op draad bij jullie heeft dat te maken met de hoge temperaturen in de zomer? bij ons in Belgie kweken wij onze konijnen meestal op stro.
I like your commercial grade cages ..I have 4 of those only piled on top of each other . I live in Calgary Alberta ..you mentioned that you also live here in Canada. wondering where did you ordered yours ?
Goede video .ik heb wel een vraagje bij ons in Belgie worden de meeste konijnen op stro gekweekt als zelfvoorzienend. heeft dat meer te maken met de hoge temperaturen in de zomer?
I have a 5 week new zealand rabbit that appears to have scours, I say appears, because the color and smell is like urine, does not resemble diarrhea at all. is a total of 7 siblings with the mother, they are free feeding on 16% protein pellets, free hay, 1 carrot a day, 3 leaves of kale, 1 celery leave, 1 tablespoon of calf manna, 1 tablespoon of boss, free water with apple cider vinager. I started sprinkling D.E. on their pellets once I noticed the wet bottom, she doesn't seem improving.... any thoughts? I don't do antibiotics, and all the other rabbits are ok.... not sure if is something congenital or viral/bacterial....
I would advise you to ask the same question to the "Backyard Meat Rabbit" group on Facebook. There are incredible people there that have so much more experience than I do.
Sorry for not getting back to you Tiffany. Well, Gordon moved back to Scotland so no chance of doing anymore videos together. I had a stroke last year as well as finding out I have prostate cancer, so I'm trying to have an easier life, which includes getting rid of the rabbits. I might eventually start doing some videos, but not on this channel.
Nice clip, I like seeing people's daily routines. I like the tip with the apple cider vinegar. I am also surprised at how much waste a rabbit can produce in 2 days - I can only fathom your compost pile. :) Out of curiosity, how much odor do your rabbits produce?
+Crystal S Of course they will still have a smell, as any animal will, but if you keep then clean every couple or three days then that will be drastically reduced.
Christian Leonardo That all depends on the season as in the winter you'll be feeding pellets, friending in where you live. In the spring and summer, the feed can be almost zero as you can feed weeds and grass. Winter, I find it to be about $5 per rabbit, $1 per pound or so.
Considering rabbit in a store is $8-$12 a pound $1 per pound is very inexpensive. Of course you have to account for your time but if you enjoy it that is just another bonus. Really enjoy your vids Eddie. Keep up the great work.
I would like to start some meat rabbits next spring and i am wondering if you recommend putting more than one doe in the same cage? Thanks for your advice in advance.
Great video, very informative. what is the name of the feed store you use? I can get 18% pellet from a good manufacturer for $15 but I have to buy a whole crate of bags. Id rather go with the same feed you do. I go by the London area all the time. TIA.
I get my bags from a feed store in Thorndale. They are 16%. You really don't need the 18% unless that's all that you are feeding them. Good quality straw and fresh greens will give them all the rest that they need.
Yeah, I was giving 18% just because that's all I had access too. I was buying skids from a farmer at his discount price. But the bags you're getting are cheaper. I'm not picky, I'd rather 16 since I only feed them pellets on weekends when I'm away, or if I run out of fresh greens. Thanks for the info. I think I found the place. Thorndale farm supply. These little guys can eat a lot of food. I need to start a small field of wheat grass.
+C&A Rabbitry I do get a breakout every now and then, which is a pain to clean up. I find it worst at the start of the winter when I give them the straw from a local farm. I don't have a problem when I cut my own grass and dry it for some reason.
@@FoodForThought. I'm sure you don't miss the rain! I watched your video and what I'm wondering about is what sort of meat yield do you get? I have seen another video that says 60% of live weight and 50% for less good breeds. Also they had 1 buck and two does - had four kills per year and it yielded 192lbs of usable meat - would this match up to your experience? Can you get away without feeding rabbits pellets? Say just feed them grass and old vegetables? Or maybe it would be cheaper to feed them cattle/calf pellets? Sorry for all the questions- I'm thinking of getting started into rabbits here in the UK and would really appreciate any help. Love your videos and setup.
@@stewartdahamman Only feed rabbit pellets to rabbits as it's a balanced diet, not cheaper cow ones, especially if your are breeding them. I would give weeds as well as a few ounces of pellets and hay. I had 8 does and 3 bucks so I was breeding a lot more. Yes, 50- 60% meat yield is about average for most rabbits, a little higher to the 60 for New Zealand. We have plenty of rain here too lol
@@FoodForThought. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me Andy - it means an awful lot! Have you heard that rabbit meat takes more vitamins to digest than it returns? Apparently not noticeable in normal day to day life as we have vitamins from other foods, but in a survival scenario its not good.This article on Wikipedia is interesting, especially under the observation section >> en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_poisoning Would be interested to hear your thoughts! Cheers again!
@@stewartdahamman Protein poisoning is real, but would occur from any protein, not just rabbit. Wild rabbit is very lean of fat and that's why people think of it. In a survival situation, 80% of your diet should be wild edibles, so educate yourself or others and this wouldn't be a problem. Would also be the same if you were catching just fish too.
Traci Vosberg I have attached around 5lbs, which is usually 10-12 weeks old. Cost is all down to what you feed them. If you feed them only fresh greens from your garden and the local area, then the only cost is your time to collect the feed. If you feed just pellets then it will cost a lot more. All up to you.
Talking about fresh feed , instead of pellets. I want to stop buying pellets because they include soy (GMO) and corn (GMO) . Could i feed barley and wheat seeds , alphalpha clover hay , fresh greens and sprout barley and wheat ? Also, in the near future, i am interested in buying a pellet machine and make my own feed with hay,barley, wheat,salt etc. Is there any problem in feeding rabbits this way(without pellets) ? Mother-rabbits would be able to feed their babies while not feeding them pellets ? And what would be the final weight in 3-4 months for a new zealand rabbit , while feeding them anything I said before instead of pellets ? Thank you for your time !
A 3-4 month rabbit will be 6lbs plus. I usually harvest at 10 weeks for a 5lb rabbit. You can definitely feed rabbits without pellets. Feed weeds as much as you can. You can also grow your own fodder from barley and wheat, rather than just the seed as there is more nutrition in the sprout that the seed.
I'm going to get some worms in the next week to do to start a wormery in the shed. I am also going to giveaway the extra poop to neighbors to keep some of them happy.
Great Video! I was wondering if you could do a detailed video on how to properly pick up your rabbit? I've seen several on youtube but they are all using tame pets, I just got meat rabbits and they aren't really tame. My buck is the worst. But I've heard that you shouldn't pick them up by the scruff of their neck due to sensitive nerves, but honestly, I feel like I have more control that way. Anyways, Would love advice in this area, Thank you in advance. Keep making great videos
When I have mine in a confined space I would use like corn oil, Cronulla oil and or vegetable oil just your regular house old cooking oil. I would treat their ears once every wk and I have seen tremendous results. I have not had an issue with the ear mites for over a yr now.
this will be my first summer with meat rabbits. but im worried about fleas. how would i go about treating them and safely eat them? i wouldnt eat them with fleas
I'm crocheting a hat to line with rabbit fir as I watch this! :D
Good to see fellow Canadians! It helps give me more realistic expectations!
Nice video. I think I may do one in my rabbitry. It is really an enjoyable task. Usually when I finish I'll just stand and watch them for a while.
I do that too. I always enjoy watching them also.
I like the trays to collect manue. Will can I buy those?
Hi, can anyone tell me where I can buy the tray underneath of the cage? Or where van I buy the full cage including the tray? Thanks.
grandviewrabbitry.com/
my friend a 55gal drum 50ft half inch pvc a few joints a few chicken nipples(do not drip like rabbit ballbearing waterer) 1 hour of your time.then its just 5 minutes a week to fill 55gal drum.good job showing everyone how to raise rabbits keep it up.
+john russell That's a great idea John. Thanks.
Oh wow, you're only a couple hours away from me! I'm up in Hanover (60km south of Owen Sound) Great video, thank you for taking the time to share it :)
+Colin Keevil. Yes its not far. Nice to hear from more local people also. Gordon
How do you make your rabbit water I see the bottle but how do you make the bottom part
I bought those
I produced a video on my channel with a question, Sam Stevens one of your views sent me your way, so here I am. Question? How soon after kindling can you re breed a bunny? All ten of my kits died from the new mommy.
Rabbits can actually breed the next day if needed to. Some breeders will need the rabbit at week 3-4 even when they have kits as it's good for their bodies to be pregnant.
Thank you!!! Very helpful and interesting!
I'm glad it was helpful for you.
Enjoyed the video. I really like the watering crock, in winter here a person could just fill it and not use a bottle easily or use a bottle. My rabbits are outside and do not heat so the water would freeze at times. I use water bottles right now and do not like them. Makes me think of a guy I was in the army with that kissed his Howitzer M109 tank in the cold, his lips stuck to the tank so you can imagine the visual I see my rabbits in at some point, lmao. I did go to the website and ordered only one to see how it works for me but still waiting for final bill with shipping to be emailed to me. I couldn't believe how reasonable their cages are, much less than the cost of wire it seemed.
Mahalo 4 the great info, I like the ph tip...
Minus 5 or 6?! lol, I'm in Florida and I can't even conceptualize that sort of temperature. The coldest we've gotten where I'm at was high 20's/low 30's.
I'm hoping he uses Celcius.. that would be about high 20's/low 30's in Fahrenheit
Indiana weather gets into the negatives since he's in Canada I can believe it's that cold.
All the temperature we talk about here is Celsius. -6 Celsius is 21f. Thats very normal for most of the winter. On cold days with windchill its easy -25c to -35c. Which is -20f to -30f.
hallo goede video waarom zitten de meeste konijnen op draad bij jullie heeft dat te maken met de hoge temperaturen in de zomer? bij ons in Belgie kweken wij onze konijnen meestal op stro.
I like your commercial grade cages ..I have 4 of those only piled on top of each other . I live in Calgary Alberta ..you mentioned that you also live here in Canada. wondering where did you ordered yours ?
I got mine from GrandviewRabbitry.com in Ontario
thanks ..ill look them up !
That's a real good temp. When it's -35 is when it's bloody cold lol. Eddie
Hii,
did i heard you said you work in London ? where are you based in ? usa or uk ?
thx
andrew
@@andrewyek Canada
Good job on the beanie! Or hat, wear we are.
Thanks :)
Goede video .ik heb wel een vraagje bij ons in Belgie worden de meeste konijnen op stro gekweekt als zelfvoorzienend. heeft dat meer te maken met de hoge temperaturen in de zomer?
my 2nd litter of bunnies opened their eyes. There are 8 of them this time. same buck and doe, it was an accident.
I have a 5 week new zealand rabbit that appears to have scours, I say appears, because the color and smell is like urine, does not resemble diarrhea at all. is a total of 7 siblings with the mother, they are free feeding on 16% protein pellets, free hay, 1 carrot a day, 3 leaves of kale, 1 celery leave, 1 tablespoon of calf manna, 1 tablespoon of boss, free water with apple cider vinager. I started sprinkling D.E. on their pellets once I noticed the wet bottom, she doesn't seem improving.... any thoughts? I don't do antibiotics, and all the other rabbits are ok.... not sure if is something congenital or viral/bacterial....
I would advise you to ask the same question to the "Backyard Meat Rabbit" group on Facebook. There are incredible people there that have so much more experience than I do.
How did u make your manure tray and what is underneath the tray?
We miss you guys!!! Where have you been? I have my quail and rabbits and chickens and we miss watching you! Hopefully you are well!!
Sorry for not getting back to you Tiffany. Well, Gordon moved back to Scotland so no chance of doing anymore videos together. I had a stroke last year as well as finding out I have prostate cancer, so I'm trying to have an easier life, which includes getting rid of the rabbits. I might eventually start doing some videos, but not on this channel.
i LOVE the apple cider vinegar water mix, anything to help their pee smell is awesome hehe
+Erin Ramirez is it 2tbsp per gallon or per water bottle?
+Erin Ramirez 2 tablespoon per gallon
thank you :)
Foid for thought
Do you still have two sheds ??
and do have rabbits in both sheds still ???
Food for thought
Do you buy 40 or 50 pd bags of feed and how many bags a month do you buy ???
Nice clip, I like seeing people's daily routines. I like the tip with the apple cider vinegar. I am also surprised at how much waste a rabbit can produce in 2 days - I can only fathom your compost pile. :)
Out of curiosity, how much odor do your rabbits produce?
+Crystal S Of course they will still have a smell, as any animal will, but if you keep then clean every couple or three days then that will be drastically reduced.
Where did you get your heater for the rabbits and about how much if I may ask? Great videos!!!!! Thanks!!
+Rich I got the heater from TSC, the farm supply store. It was on sale for about $60
is breeding rabbits for food practical financially? thanks, subbing
+Christian Leonardo It's not cheap, about the same as the store, but I know what they have been fed and how they were raised.
what would be the cost per rabbit? considering food from birth to butcher size
Christian Leonardo That all depends on the season as in the winter you'll be feeding pellets, friending in where you live. In the spring and summer, the feed can be almost zero as you can feed weeds and grass. Winter, I find it to be about $5 per rabbit, $1 per pound or so.
Considering rabbit in a store is $8-$12 a pound $1 per pound is very inexpensive. Of course you have to account for your time but if you enjoy it that is just another bonus. Really enjoy your vids Eddie. Keep up the great work.
I would like to start some meat rabbits next spring and i am wondering if you recommend putting more than one doe in the same cage? Thanks for your advice in advance.
Each doe has to have a cage to herself as they will fight, especially if one gets pregnant.
@@FoodForThought. Thank you.
Great video, very informative. what is the name of the feed store you use? I can get 18% pellet from a good manufacturer for $15 but I have to buy a whole crate of bags. Id rather go with the same feed you do. I go by the London area all the time. TIA.
I get my bags from a feed store in Thorndale. They are 16%. You really don't need the 18% unless that's all that you are feeding them. Good quality straw and fresh greens will give them all the rest that they need.
Yeah, I was giving 18% just because that's all I had access too. I was buying skids from a farmer at his discount price. But the bags you're getting are cheaper. I'm not picky, I'd rather 16 since I only feed them pellets on weekends when I'm away, or if I run out of fresh greens. Thanks for the info. I think I found the place. Thorndale farm supply. These little guys can eat a lot of food. I need to start a small field of wheat grass.
Justin Bearelle Yeah, people don't realize how much rabbits eat.
I can't seem to find those bottle drinker holders you have please help with link or the name for them please
grandviewrabbitry.com/store/products.php?product=Galvanized-Water-Cup
I ve been trying to find cages with trays like.yours. Where do get yours? And what size again? Sorry. Thanks again friend.
grandviewrabbitry.com/store/categories.php?category=Cages/Commercial-Rabbit-Cages
Rich My cages are 48"x24"x15"
ive been getting the genric kind at family farm country spirit brand i beleve for $10 for a 40 lb. bag but might see if co op is even cheeper
how big are your cages for one rabbit?
+Rich I have 4'x2' cages.
What is the water cup you use called? Which brand cage, feeder, watering system do you use?
thanks.
WAR BIRDS grandviewrabbitry.com/store/products.php?product=Plastic-Water-Cup
Hello! I am dying to know where you got those water bottles?! Can you provide a link to order them? Thanks!
+Ronda Bradley I know you are kidding. I got mine from the dollar store but all good grocery stores will hold them lol
Will u please make more rabbits videos u have not made any in a while
Kate Lea I don't have any rabbits at the moment, plus in was getting sick of the constant armchair warriors threatening me and my family
Are you shooting for a particular pH?
No, I'm just following along with the advice of people who know more that me.
Food For Thought
k, thanks buddy.
How can I order the same waterer? Are they available on Amazon or other website. My local rabbit supply doesn't carry them . Thanks.
I get all of my equipment at Grandview Rabbitry. Here's the link to the crocks grandviewrabbitry.com/store/products.php?product=Galvanized-Water-Cup
With you having such a confined space for your rabbits. Do have any problems with ear mites?
+C&A Rabbitry I do get a breakout every now and then, which is a pain to clean up. I find it worst at the start of the winter when I give them the straw from a local farm. I don't have a problem when I cut my own grass and dry it for some reason.
Will you make more hats?
Yes but I think I've missed the winter lol
Do you buy your cages? Or make them?
Angel Hoffer I buy them
do you feed 3 oz once or twice a day?
Krystal Marshall once plus unlimited hay
Food For Thought Ok thanks
Are you of Scottish or Northern Ireland descent?
Born and bred in Scotland
@@FoodForThought. I'm sure you don't miss the rain! I watched your video and what I'm wondering about is what sort of meat yield do you get? I have seen another video that says 60% of live weight and 50% for less good breeds. Also they had 1 buck and two does - had four kills per year and it yielded 192lbs of usable meat - would this match up to your experience? Can you get away without feeding rabbits pellets? Say just feed them grass and old vegetables? Or maybe it would be cheaper to feed them cattle/calf pellets? Sorry for all the questions- I'm thinking of getting started into rabbits here in the UK and would really appreciate any help. Love your videos and setup.
@@stewartdahamman Only feed rabbit pellets to rabbits as it's a balanced diet, not cheaper cow ones, especially if your are breeding them. I would give weeds as well as a few ounces of pellets and hay. I had 8 does and 3 bucks so I was breeding a lot more. Yes, 50- 60% meat yield is about average for most rabbits, a little higher to the 60 for New Zealand. We have plenty of rain here too lol
@@FoodForThought. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me Andy - it means an awful lot! Have you heard that rabbit meat takes more vitamins to digest than it returns? Apparently not noticeable in normal day to day life as we have vitamins from other foods, but in a survival scenario its not good.This article on Wikipedia is interesting, especially under the observation section >> en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_poisoning
Would be interested to hear your thoughts!
Cheers again!
@@stewartdahamman Protein poisoning is real, but would occur from any protein, not just rabbit. Wild rabbit is very lean of fat and that's why people think of it. In a survival situation, 80% of your diet should be wild edibles, so educate yourself or others and this wouldn't be a problem. Would also be the same if you were catching just fish too.
Do you know what the cost is to raise one rabbit, and how much do they weigh at butchering ?
Traci Vosberg I have attached around 5lbs, which is usually 10-12 weeks old. Cost is all down to what you feed them. If you feed them only fresh greens from your garden and the local area, then the only cost is your time to collect the feed. If you feed just pellets then it will cost a lot more. All up to you.
merci je suis du Québec parlez vous aussi francais
Je m'excuse, mais nous parlon pas francais. Mon epouse parle francais
Talking about fresh feed , instead of pellets. I want to stop buying pellets because they include soy (GMO) and corn (GMO) . Could i feed barley and wheat seeds , alphalpha clover hay , fresh greens and sprout barley and wheat ? Also, in the near future, i am interested in buying a pellet machine and make my own feed with hay,barley, wheat,salt etc. Is there any problem in feeding rabbits this way(without pellets) ? Mother-rabbits would be able to feed their babies while not feeding them pellets ? And what would be the final weight in 3-4 months for a new zealand rabbit , while feeding them anything I said before instead of pellets ? Thank you for your time !
A 3-4 month rabbit will be 6lbs plus. I usually harvest at 10 weeks for a 5lb rabbit. You can definitely feed rabbits without pellets. Feed weeds as much as you can. You can also grow your own fodder from barley and wheat, rather than just the seed as there is more nutrition in the sprout that the seed.
Food For Thought Will a 3-4 month rabbit be 6lbs if I feed them green weeds , fodder and alphalpha hay ? I mean , no pellets diet .
Than Kar yes, it should
Have you thought about raising red worms on the manure and selling them? Maybe you know a buddy that wants to try? Seems a shame just to chuck it out.
I'm going to get some worms in the next week to do to start a wormery in the shed. I am also going to giveaway the extra poop to neighbors to keep some of them happy.
Would love to breed my own rabbits for meat how many do you have in total
I now have 12 does and 3 bucks with the meat rabbits and 3 does and 1 buck of the Mini Rex pet rabbits.
Brr, I'd be filling up spare empty water bottles in my kitchen and bringing those out with me. Less time in the rabbitry in the cold.
water botles dont fit the nozzles ive tried, but tea bottles such as brisk and pop or lemonade bottles work .....
Great Video! I was wondering if you could do a detailed video on how to properly pick up your rabbit?
I've seen several on youtube but they are all using tame pets, I just got meat rabbits and they aren't really tame. My buck is the worst. But I've heard that you shouldn't pick them up by the scruff of their neck due to sensitive nerves, but honestly, I feel like I have more control that way.
Anyways, Would love advice in this area, Thank you in advance.
Keep making great videos
and All so you give your rabbits bread as treat ????
Carrie Ashley I wouldn't use bread as it can swell in the stomach. If you want to give a treat, give oats or cheerios
When I have mine in a confined space I would use like corn oil, Cronulla oil and or vegetable oil just your regular house old cooking oil. I would treat their ears once every wk and I have seen tremendous results. I have not had an issue with the ear mites for over a yr now.
it's been about 5 months since my last outbreak. I use heavy mineral oil or coconut oil.
Hi still looking forward to you making a hat video 😃👍🏻
this will be my first summer with meat rabbits. but im worried about fleas. how would i go about treating them and safely eat them? i wouldnt eat them with fleas
So your gonna eat these rabbits...?
Jernej Sturm Yes, they are raised as a food source, just as other farmers raise cows and chickens etc for food.
Are you british? :D
AdamThePianist Scottish :)
Okay then, lol.
Why not sift out the bunny manure and sell it? Lots of worm farmers and gardeners would love it, and you'd be making a few bucks off of literal waste.
I give my bunny poop away. Makes good relations with the neighbours.
Wait... you are not British?!
We are both Scottish, but we live in Canada.
Rabbit need hay 24/7
Most breeders I know will disagree with you as the rabbits with just stand on it and deficate on it.
+Food For Thought that's is not right they need it for their teeth
+Hamster Hop and Guinea Girls I always have prices of Maple in the cage for them to chew on
+Food For Thought that should read pieces of Maple
Why are u killing bunnies for meat go eat some vegetables or something u freaking murderer