RAISING BABY RABBITS
Вставка
- Опубліковано 22 кві 2023
- #RAISINGBABYRABBITS #KITS #RABBITBREEDERS #MEATRABBITS
___________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
12:59 Conclusion
___________________________
Reserve Some Honeybees Below
bobbysbeez.com/reservations/
____________________________________
Feeding Baby Rabbits- • Feeding Baby Rabbits/D...
_______________________________
RABBITRY COURSE 50% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY
therabbitrycenter.com/easter-...
___________________________
ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
In this video we discuss
raising baby rabbits.
Thanks for watching!
_____________________________
TERRIFIC PRODUCTS IN THE RABBITRY CENTER STOREFRONT!
www.amazon.com/shop/therabbit...
____________________________
The Rabbitry Center's Kindling Calendar square.link/u/35P9zMJ1
____________________________
RABBITRY MAP-FIND A BREEDER NEAR YOU! therabbitrycenter.com/rabbitr...
_________________________
THE RABBITRY CENTER'S
HAVRVESTING TOOL KIT
LIFETIME WARRANTY!
checkout.square.site/merchant...
_______________________
WANT A RABBITRY CENTER SHIRT? WE GOT 'EM
the-rabbitry-center.creator-s...
____________________________
START STREAMING PRIME TONIGHT
( CLICK THE LINK & GET 30 DAYS FREE )
(2-day Amazon shipping included) - amzn.to/3KYpqt2
____________________
NEW CHANNELS:
BOBBY'S BEES- / @bobbysbeez
BOBBY'S BUCKS-
/ @bobbysbucks
_____________________________________
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON US:
www.therabbitrycenter.com/
/ therabbitrycenter
/ therabbitrycenter_
vm.tiktok.com/ZMRyQeboh/
_____________________________________
THE RABBITRY CENTER TEE SHIRTS ARE HERE!
teespring.com/stores/the-rabb...
_____________________________________
If you like our videos and would like to do
something to help our UA-cam channel
Click onto any of our Amazon Links.
You don't even need to buy that product.
Once you're in Amazon after clicking one of our links
All your shopping will help our channel.
This is at no cost to you.
Amazon gives us credit for sending you there.
It's just like making a contribution to our channel.
This small gesture makes a huge impact.
www.amazon.com/shop/therabbit...
Thank you for helping our channel grow.
_____________________________________
If you really enjoy the channel and
want to show some love
to THE RABBITRY CENTER,
The donation link below was created for you!
checkout.square.site/merchant... - Навчання та стиль
I’m really new to rabbits (only a month now) and we just had our first litter born last night. I’ve watched a few of your videos relevant to this and thanks so much for all the info. This channel is my GO TO when it comes to learning. I think some of the most useful info is about how to care for momma! Thanks so much again for all your really useful info! 😊
I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. Best of luck with your litter of rabbits.
You are awesome to get your first litter so soon good job. My first litter didn't come until the 3rd try.
Thank you so much for this video. You couldn't have timed it better. Our doe had a single kit earlier today. The second was stuck/dead and the third one was also dead. We have another first time mom with so many kits she can barely handle them all. I didn't know it was so easy to let them foster. Now all the buns have siblings and no mom is overwhelmed.
So glad you found it helpful.
It really was. Each mom now has 3 kits and the little one is being kept warm. It has been very succesful.
Our Ms. Freckles is due on Tuesday. We gave her a box yesterday and she has already made a tunnel. We can't wait for our first bunnies!
Nice name. Best of luck with your litter
Bobby I wanted to thank you so much, I had started out trying to raise rabbits for meat and selling because my area is really light on that. And I was struggling with breeding so bad I was about to give up. Once I started to watch your videos I have now had two successful litters, (10 and 7) with two of my doe's. I have been recommending your videos to everyone that tells me they are thinking about it or having the same struggle I was. Keep the knowledge flowing my friend.
That's terrific I'm so happy your having success and so glad you find the channel helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share and write your comment!
My experience with raising rabbits so far has been rough. I have two does and one had 3 kits on her first litter, they all died in 3 days. She had 8 on her second and one died at 2 weeks for seemingly no reason. Her other 7 are 7 weeks now. My other doe only had 2 kits. One died after 3 days and then her one was very well fed. Almost too well fed. It died on day 8. Burying babies is hard.
On top of all that, in an 8 weeks span, a raccoon had killed both of my bucks. I now have a momma with dead babies and no bucks to rebreed. Just been really tragic for us.
Sorry to hear that. I’d try new young Rabbits you may see a big difference.
Here’s a video to help with predators best of luck ua-cam.com/video/gDSpNeRozBw/v-deo.html
A very good farm dog is a great investment.
ive been raising rabbits for over a year now and my old buck got some PTSD from trying to breed a doe who was NOT in the mood to be bred XD, but i have a new buck and some new does with 2 litters on the way, (I got these new rabbits just a couple of days ago) so thanks for this video, this helps prepare me for whats to come!
Thanks for watching best of luck with your new rabbits!
I will keep a rabbit that has smaller litters because she will be my go to if I need to foster others. She can always take a few others. For the moms I like to give them about a tablespoon of a mix of Black Oil Sunflower seeds, rolled oats and Calf Manna.
Thank you for sharing
🐇 Good morning, Bobby! 🐇
Good morning. Thanks for watching to start your day!
Another great video Bobby! We have about 60 kits right now.
That's terrific! Best of luck with your litters. Thanks for watching
Just found your channel and its fantastic! Thanks!
Thanks for watching
❤❤great video!! Very informative and straight to the point. Thanks a lot Sir
Thanks for commenting I'm so glad you liked the video!
Thanks for the intel as always keep them coming please ^^ thanks for the hard work and free info it helps a lot
You bet I'll try to upload videos as much as I can. Thanks for watching.
@@TheRabbitryCenter much love would be there asap whenever you're on ^^ im not in a place where i can support much other than watch/like/comment/share but i would try to do more when i can ^^ you offer big help even tho im not from the states ^^ would just like to see when you offer advices about food types/choices you would add a third alternative/option for people who don't have access to it ^^ like for example grains instead of pellets since sadly in my country we don't have much stores that sell them and the quality is so bad and processed with all sorts of unhealthy stuff that if you don't give your rabbits anti-oxidants/anti-poison/anti-fungi...+liver stimulant and vitamins your rabbits would start dying on you ^^'( would very much appreciate it if you could add it ^^ if its too much work no worries will keep looking at best alts thro trial and error like im doing right now and catch what i can from your vids ^^
great info , thanks
You’re very welcome!
Great video. I had a kit climb up 20 inches and get out of the 2"×4" space at the very top of the cage. Little bugger😊. It's no fun trying to catch a scared little bunny. Lesson learned.
Thanks for the video Bobby. Hope baby and mom are doing good.
I appreciate sharing your experiences and thanks for watching!
@@TheRabbitryCenter I really appreciate your videos. I always learn from them.
Good Morning Bobby. I enjoy your videos they are packed with good tips and information on helping us with our Rabbitry.
On weaning kits I may not fully understand when is the best time to separate Kits from the Doe.
We raise New Zealand Rabbits and I always wait until I see the kits eating pellets and hay and drinking water which with our rabbits is around 4 to 5 week old.
We have done this with all of our kits which is 6 litters and we have 3 Does due to kindle tomorrow April 24 2023.
So far all of our kits have been beautiful, healthy and strong.
The question is am I separating them too early?
Thank You in advance for your response.
Have A Blessed Day.
Thank You
Jerry McKelvey
here's a video to help you with weaning
ua-cam.com/video/qQEuNCG9qM0/v-deo.html
Not before 8 weeks preferably
Great video as always bobby. I just had my first litter born yesterday and I am expecting one more today or tomorrow. I took your advise in past videos to breed 2 does at a time. Thanks for all you do for the rabbit community
Thanks for watching. Best of luck with your litters.
Mammals get oxytocin from eating the placenta. Sometimes if you don't allow it to eat this, the mom won't feed her babies because oxytocin is critical to motivate her to want to mother her offspring.
Thanks for sharing and taking the time to comment.
Good knowledge for people❤
So glad you enjoyed it!
Hello Bobby, thanks for always being so informative! Question: What is the shrub you are feeding the momma bunny? It's like a spear with small green leaves.
Weeping willow branches
My silver fox doe sits in the nesting box all day lmao
They’ll do that.
Our doe is due to have her second litter in the next day or two..
Best of luck with your litter
Thanks so much for your great videos. We have 3 week old kits that are pretty active and leaving the nesting box. Our doe loves fresh greens which I have been sneaking to her when the kits are not around, thinking the fresh greens are bad for them. When is it ok for the kits to begin having anything other than pellets, a bit of oats and hay? Thank you.
If possible feed mama (prior to the birth)the same greens you intend to feed to the babies so she can produce cecotropes.
3 weeks you can start gradually introducing small portions and slowly increase the portion size.
here’s a video that shares more info ua-cam.com/video/pY1UlI5kBxQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you, thank you. I have read so much today and no straight forward answers. Looks like the kits will be having a new treat in the morning. You are of great service and appreciated.
My wife wanted a couple rabbits up to 20 🤣 she hates me can't wait to try some fresh meat tho 16 are kits
You two can try splitting up the chores so she can enjoy them on some level.
She can still enjoy the breeders and the arrival of the adorable baby rabbits and you can be the one to process when they hit their grow out age. Try to be patient with her and slowly educate her about farming rabbits and why rabbits are truly here. It isn't to just be cute, it's to feed the wild and the world. That's why they're so prolific. This balances the ecosystem and prevents hunger. Sure, you can eat food in the stores that are filled with chemicals, but you don't have to. There's a healthier way. If you're willing to do the work you can grow your own food. I'd explain (when she asks why) Rabbits are easy to raise and Rabbit meat is very nutritious. But they're cute and that's the biggest hurdle. it took a few years for my wife to come to terms with it. Best of luck convincing her because it's good to have a helper. You may like this video ua-cam.com/video/D9mWuQh3UxA/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
2 of my does gave birth last night and i didn't have a nest ready they gave birth on the hutch and as soon as i saw them in the morning i managed a nesting box but I'm worried because I'm new into it and i just had them for a month now. I got some goat milk for them but idk if i should wait to handfeed or let them do it. I'm super stressed now
Sounds like you caught them in time. if they’re in the nesting box mama will take it from there.
i wouldn’t recommend feeding them unless you lost the mama.
Have you heard about our kindling calendar? it’s only 5$
it helps you keep records of nesting box dates here’s a video that shares more info ua-cam.com/video/MoNH1Zlnxuc/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
I just had my first litter 8 days ago. I have learned all I know from your videos so thank you so much. I have 5 new Zealand and I am worried they don't drink enough. I fill all bottles but they go days being full. I change the water daily and give them a small bowl in cage for extra water just in case. But I feel like it's weird they don't empty the bottles at all ...any ideas?
Sure try putting a dab of peanut butter on the nipples. This should get them to inspect and discover there new water source.
Awesome. Curious as to what you feed your grow outs?
Pellet, hay and oats we process at 10 weeks
@@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you so much for the tips! 👍🏻👍🏻
I just had baby buns this week
Congrats!
I have hamster waterers in my cages, kits probably wont reach the waterer. At what time do i put a water bowl in the cage for the rabbits?
you can simply adjust the height of the water nipple -water bowls aren’t entirely necessary. We use the bowls because of freezing temps here in michigan. the nipples will freeze quickly unless your using heated bottles. As early as 2-3 weeks they should be hopping out of the nesting box and making their way over to the bowl or bottle to start drinking. sometimes we introduced a bottle when the temperatures are right so a big litter can have a bowl to drink and a little extra but when they’re drinking out of a bowl regularly they’re not used to the bottle so we’ll dab a little peanut butter on the tip of the nipple, they will investigate quickly and start drinking.
I have a surprise liter 5 days old today .. and I’m binging care videos but I’m having trouble finding specific answers..
I didn’t provide a nest box because I didn’t know she was pregnant, so she had them in her liter box, I bought an extra litter box to use as a nest box .. and I’m wondering is it necessary to clean it/change material and if so how often?
Also I noticed they weren’t as “hoppy” today they were moving but not popping like popcorn like the first few days, is that normal?
Sure they maybe sleeping if you were to put you hand in they may get hopping thinking your mama visiting to nurse.
Try putting in the search engine "The Rabbitry Center _______ and then the topic you want covered. Here's a video you may find helpful.
ua-cam.com/video/CJEBWKSvS_8/v-deo.html
@@TheRabbitryCenter THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RESPONDING!!! ❤️ checking it out now!
I'm having a heck of a time. Almost all of my litters die at around 3 weeks old. They just loose weight and pass away. I have tried so many things. Any suggestions?
Im sorry to hear that. Have you tried sticking to pellet, hay and water.
My 1st rabbitry has been a disaster. I had created a 6 feet undergrounds beautiful habitat to protect them from the Texas heat. All went well for 3 months. Then in one week they old but one died. They died deep inside their habitat. I tore it down and realized it stunk of ammonia. Most likely they poisoned themselves with their urine. I thought they would come out to pee, but it was not the case. They were staying deep inside most of the time. But of course we had a summer of hell with 114 degree days, and 55 days over 100 degrees. So they were coming out just to eat and drink and were spending a good 22 hours per day undergrounds. I will try again with a habitat just one to 2 feet undergrounds that I can have access to to clean up. Also I will give them access to an area where they can dig their own habitat under a pile of big rocks. Maybe this will work better. If that colony does not work, I am done trying to raise rabbits. I do not want to raise them in cages.
Interesting. It's challenging to raise rabbits in that climate. Thanks for taking the time ti share your experiences. Best of luck on your new setup!
@@TheRabbitryCenter How big are your cages?
@@roninkegawa180436"×30" is what i use for my rexs and new zealand. Hope that helps.
I put the nesting box in a week before 😂
Hey Bobby just wondering why my doe keeps kicking her food out of the feeder
you may have some tasty oats or black oil, sunflower seeds in there. Often they paw out the pellet to get to the tasty stuff Also, check your J feeder for holes -sometimes they just need to be changed out
Also, if you’re going to feed something other than Pellet try putting it in a separate dish or on a resting board(small piece of plywood) best of luck
Good afternoon. Love your channel. Got my first two Does a few days ago. They are 6 weeks old. Today one suddenly passed away. What could have caused this???
I'm sorry to hear that. It's hard to say. 6 weeks is young. They're still developing at that point. It's important to provide them a good amount of fiber (hay) daily and most importantly feed them the same diet they've been eating. And slowly transition them to your diet. If you purchase another try to pick up at two months or older. They should be a little stronger by then.
@@TheRabbitryCenter thank you for your reply. And thanks for the advice!
Is it okay or a good idea to feed bunnies fresh pasture grasses? (Rabbit tractor) how young should they be to start on tree hay? Thanks, Bobby… this has become my # channel!
fresh grass has vitamin’s and minerals but a variety is best. tree hay can be fed as early as 3-4 weeks. thanks for watching. A lot more info on our feed course if you’re interested.
bobby-s-school9.teachable.com/p/growing-your-own-rabbit-feed
I went online to the harvesting tool kit. Filled everything out. Never gave me shipping info and sale did not complete. Whats up?
I couldn't tell you exactly what happened.
Here's a link and thank you for your purchase. checkout.square.site/merchant/32X9MNJFAZBR3/checkout/JD7WF2BZK6MCFO6DX7773EC5
What can I do to make them feed fast
Fast Grow Outs -best thing is quality feed & at least 16% protein. Supplement with
a quarter cup of whole oats a couple times a weeks on top of pellet and hay and greens
Weigh all your grow outs on processing day & you’ll see some litters are faster and better than others Be sure to continue your Rabbitry with these breeders.
Cull the ones that are underperforming to improve your rabbitry.
Best of luck!
Good Morning,
Our rabbit just had 11 kits, but we lost 3.
I'm wondering approximately how many nipples rabbits have normally. I never thought to check. I may do this today.
8-10
Thanks
From from Nigeria and i have been following ur videos each time u post a video n i have learned alot from you 😊
Pls what's the breed of this rabbit called on this video ,the once that are white and brown spot ?
Thanks for watching
Broken red New Zealand
Hi...... Thank you for showing your video 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐇🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
My doe just had her first litter a few hours ago. 2 of the kits didn't make it, but my doe has been breathing very heavy and panting a lot. My wife is extremely worried and I'm not sure if this is normal. Any advice would be appreciated, man. Hope all is well with you and yours, too.
She's still in labor Id just give her some peace and quiet and she'll clean the kits and eat the placenta and rest
@TheRabbitryCenter Thank you so much! We ended up leaving her alone and she started acting more like herself. She did eat the placenta and other bloody bits like you said that she would, too. Even though we had 2 losses, it looks like she has 6 more that are still alive. Maybe they'll pull through and everything will work out. Not too shabby for her first litter. Thanks as always Bobby! Keep making these informative videos and I'll surely keep watching them. You are fantastic!
@@kaisawheel6286 Good to hear. Congrats on the litter.
Awesome brush up video to remind me of the little things. Breeding them at same time is cool, I didn't know that the doe would actually take on another does kits. I luv the get these little nuggets of important information. Your the best Rabbitry on you tube Bobby Could you please do another video with an awesome song from you and your guitar? From Washington State on the northern, eastern corner on the Canadian border, a little red spot in the middle of the Colville National Forest
Thanks for watching Im so glad you find the videos helpful. Guitar request? Are you trying to make my day? 😂 I'm looking forward to playing 5 songs when we hit 40,000 stay tuned...
@@TheRabbitryCenter You're getting close! I can't wait lol 3.5K to go!
I cannot get my bunnies to feed other mom's bunnies. So how true that is I don't know
Good one Bobbie
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
my rabbit had babies a few days ago
congrats!
Hi, your link for the kindling calendar doesn't work. I found it by googling and have it in my Google account, but it's read only. I would gladly pay for it, too, but there is nothing set up for that either. The file in my Google account has a copy image only as an option, no save file. Help please.
It's available for purchase on our websites products page. Here's a link. therabbitrycenter.com/the-rabbitry-center-products-and-services/
I purchased it now. It's in my Google drive, but it is view only. It also had me download googlesheets but still can't use it.
Okay, it finally gave me access 😅😊
@@Tiggerboo Enjoy! Thank you for your business!
I alao recently started my own rabbitry... Thank you so much for all the info. Im from south-africa.
You're very welcome!
Hello, since I can't message you some other way I'll have to ask you a question through the comments. Do you know or are connected to people who have rabbitries in Alaska?
You can comment here or Feel free to email bobby@bobbysbunznbeez.com
With any additional questions. More helpful information on our website too.
therabbitrycenter.com
We have a few on our rabbitry registry if your interested. therabbitrycenter.com/rabbitry-map/
How much oats
Handful/ punch every other day
You say it give a "punch" of oats to the momma doe. How much is a "punch?" 1/4 cup? 1/2 cup? ...?
Grab a punch in your fist
My bunny 🐰 just give birth to Three last night but one never suck breast
this video may help you
ua-cam.com/video/CJEBWKSvS_8/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
How much is a punch
I have never heard that term
Thanks for asking.
Like a punch(not a pinch)of salt. More than a pinch but less than a handful.
The amount of oats that’s in your fist when you put your hand into the oats and make a fist.
@@TheRabbitryCenter thanks
Help. I just found a baby and wasnt expecting it. Am i supposed to take dad out of the cage before he eats them??? I only saw one lil baby rabbit. Any other things i must do???. I did find the baby burrowing under some cardboard.
Yea i’d recommend separating the buck to his own cage and leave mama to care for there litter. best of luck
Hay iam from malta iam a small breeder.i breed tomak and new ziland red and hyla and cinimon.i have.1 male and 3 femal.u are a profesniol breeder.iam a biginer.i folow you.and you a good gay.ok.tks
Thanks for watching! Have a great day!