Comments on: Four Less Common but Great Meat Rabbit Breeds to Start Your Rabbitry http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/ All you want to know about raising rabbits for meat Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:27:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tiffany http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Tiffany Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:27:57 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-263 I actually recently started another website for rabbit breeders -- <a href="http://www.rabbitbreedersdirectory.com" rel="nofollow">rabbitbreedersdirectory.com</a> I actually recently started another website for rabbit breeders — rabbitbreedersdirectory.com

]]> By: jim campbell http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-251 jim campbell Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:13:17 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-251 Where can i look in florida to buy califoronia or new zealand rabbits Where can i look in florida to buy califoronia or new zealand rabbits

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Tiffany Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:32:07 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-216 Florida Whites and Altex (for crossing) are native to the South but just about any rabbit will do ok. It's best to get your rabbits from areas near you (as opposed to the North) so that they are better acclimated to the climate. But in extreme heat, any rabbit is going to need to be watched careful to make sure they don't overheat. Frozen water bottles, frozen vegetables and ice cubes in the water are a few things to try to keep them cool. Florida Whites and Altex (for crossing) are native to the South but just about any rabbit will do ok. It’s best to get your rabbits from areas near you (as opposed to the North) so that they are better acclimated to the climate. But in extreme heat, any rabbit is going to need to be watched careful to make sure they don’t overheat. Frozen water bottles, frozen vegetables and ice cubes in the water are a few things to try to keep them cool.

]]> By: Angie http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Angie Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:06:02 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-206 Are there breeds that will do better in the Deep South than others? Are there breeds that will do better in the Deep South than others?

]]> By: tim hartlieb http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-203 tim hartlieb Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:55:20 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-203 I have raised rabbits (new zealand) decades ago and would like to again I have raised rabbits (new zealand) decades ago and would like to again

]]> By: david tulkin http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-201 david tulkin Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:20:32 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-201 I breed both American and Flemish. Most crosses, right now I am working with an American/Florida cross doe and a NZ buck. I usually have Americans and Flemish for sale if people are looking. I breed both American and Flemish. Most crosses, right now I am working with an American/Florida cross doe and a NZ buck. I usually have Americans and Flemish for sale if people are looking.

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-197 Tiffany Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:21:35 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-197 Yes, large lops, especially giant breeds, are often used for meat breeding. Flemish Giants are one of the 19 breeds I recommend for raising meat, although not at the very top of my list. The breeding times are longer and they do not remain productive for as many years as "large" breeds like Californians or New Zealands. Also because of their size, they can be a bit more difficult to handle if you are just starting to raise rabbits. Yes, large lops, especially giant breeds, are often used for meat breeding. Flemish Giants are one of the 19 breeds I recommend for raising meat, although not at the very top of my list. The breeding times are longer and they do not remain productive for as many years as “large” breeds like Californians or New Zealands. Also because of their size, they can be a bit more difficult to handle if you are just starting to raise rabbits.

]]> By: Dianne http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Dianne Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:39:25 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-196 For my grown son: Can you use domesticated rabbits to breed and use for meat? (large lop ears) For my grown son: Can you use domesticated rabbits to breed and use for meat? (large lop ears)

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Tiffany Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:50:35 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-193 You're right. American's are a great option for meat. It's actually one of the 10 or so that I highly recommend in my books and course. Do you guys offer breeding stock as well as meat? I'm always happy to promote breeders in my breeders list which is included with my programs. You’re right. American’s are a great option for meat. It’s actually one of the 10 or so that I highly recommend in my books and course.

Do you guys offer breeding stock as well as meat? I’m always happy to promote breeders in my breeders list which is included with my programs.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/2009/06/05/four-less-common-but-no-less-great-meat-rabbit-breeds-to-start-your-rabbitry/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Lisa Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:33:32 +0000 http://www.raisingrabbitsformeat.com/?p=11#comment-189 Hey - what about the "American"? Its an excellent meat rabbit and is the most rare recognized breed. It comes in blue and white, approaches NZ and Calif production capabilities and is desperately in need of breeders to help it recover. Hey – what about the “American”? Its an excellent meat rabbit and is the most rare recognized breed. It comes in blue and white, approaches NZ and Calif production capabilities and is desperately in need of breeders to help it recover.

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