>>Is there anyone here who has experience raising their own rabbits? I have a few questions for those with answers... Just how prolific are rabbits in comparison to rats? What is the healthiest/economical way to keep a colony of rabbits? How long does it take for a rabbit to grow to adult size? Is it even worth raising these animals, or are you better off just buying in bulk?

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>>I am building a sizeable collection of large constrictors (boas and retics). Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU.





Bunnys are one of those beasties that, obviously, take up SPACE for one thing and that have to live alone. Breeding a rabbit means taking her to the males cage, putting her in and being ready to grab her out if she attacks him or to hold her rump up if he is a numb nuts and can't figure out 'exactly' how to get her.

Prolific, size and growth will all depend on the breed of rabbit you start with and so I would highly recommend that you get a couple of "Raising rabbits for profit" sorts of books from the library and read and memorize them.

They aren't as simple as setting up a colony and waiting. Whether or not it is worth it is something I am out of touch with. I raised rabbits and sold the meat to friends with exotic tastes willing to pay $5/lb and thus pay for my animal hobby back in the dark ages. Okay, so it was just the 70s. Same diff.
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