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You don't have to breed your rabbits at all. In fact, many vets and rabbit organizations say that people should have their rabbits spayed/neutered for health, behavioural, and social/moral reasons. Consider the link below for more information.
If you do choose to breed your rabbits, you should consider:
- Market demand
Presumably, you don't want to breed rabbits just to have their new owners abandon them. Many rabbits are abandoned because their new owners bought them on a whim, not understanding how they behave and what kind of care they need, so they soon become unwanted hassles; and many abandoned rabbits do not come to a happy end.
So, never breed more rabbits than you can care for yourself (including medical care, vet fees), just in case you don't get many customers. And, consider beforehand what measures you'll take to ensure your customers won't abandon your rabbits (e.g. screen them, educate them, have them sign a contract saying they'll return the rabbits to you if necessary).
If you find that it isn't financially feasible to breed rabbits under these conditions, that means you've found it isn't financially feasible to breed rabbits. Hopefully the Industrial Revolution has taught us that money can't be morally made at just any expense.
- Health of the doe
Breeding is emotionally and physically stressful on rabbits, and stress can negatively impact health and wellbeing. Refer to reputable sources to determine how often you can safely breed your doe.
- Health of the kittens
Genetics must be taken into account, and stock that has been shown to contribute to genetic problems should not be bred. Further research is required on this topic.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoAs with any breed, dwarfs can technically have up to 12 litters a year. Gestation (pregnancy) for any domestic rabbit breed is 28-32 days. The doe can get pregnant hours after she has kindled (given birth to) her litter. This means that, in theory, a doe can have a litter once a month.
This is very stressful and unhealthy for the doe. Even if she is in top condition, it is more than likely several breedings will not take, or an increase in litter loss will occur.
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How often do inside rabbits breed?
Rabbits can breed up to once a month, and that includes all rabbits. Though, it is impossible to say for any rabbit that it will breed once a month because no rabbit is the same to another rabbit.
How often do robo dwarf hamsters breed?
they can have up to 4 litters in a year.. hoped i helped
At what age do male rabbits become fertile?
Depending on the species, male rabbits are often fertile by the time they are 7-8 weeks old. They should be separated from the females at around 6 weeks.
Do dwarf rabbits get along with full-sized rabbits?
One person wrote: No, the dwarf will be neglected.The above opinion may be true in that person's experience, but it's not a widely recognized fact. Dwarf rabbits have often been known to bond with rabbits bigger than themselves -- even a giant and a dwarf can get along!Whether or not two rabbits will get along depends on hormones* and individual personality.There are good ways and bad ways to introduce rabbits. If you have a local rabbit rescue or rabbit-friendly animal shelter, ask if they perform bonding services, or if they have any advice for how to bond two rabbits. There's tons of excellent resources online about bonding rabbits. NEVER LET RABBITS FIGHT! A small bite, invisible at first, can turn into a huge (and expensive) abscess.See related links and questions below for more details. The links below apply to dwarf rabbits and full-sized rabbits. (In most ways, dwarfs and full-sized rabbits are exactly the same.)* This is one of many reasons why it's widely recommended to neuter/spay rabbits. Two unspayed females can often get along, but two unneutered males will usually fight (to the death!); and a male and female will quickly reproduce. Before you let your rabbits breed, pease consider all the bunnies in shelters waiting to be adopted (many killed simply because there's no room to keep them). Breeding is a big responsibility: don't let it happen by accident!
How often should you clean a rabbits cage?
daily
What is the smallest type of rabbits?
Well to be honest there are a lot of cute bunnies so i'll just list them The Amazing Columbia Basin Pygmy. ... The Fascinating English Angora. ... The Cute Netherland Dwarf. ... The Delightful Mini Plush Lop. ... The Stunning Lionhead. ... The Fluffy Jersey Wooly. ... The Dinky Holland Lop. ... The Pretty American Fuzzy Lop And there they are :)
Which breed of rabbit is the friendliest?
I have found that the french lop or the dwarf lop female rabbits are the friendliest especially if it is for a child. netherland dwarfs can be aggressive but it all depends on how old they are when you start handling them and how much you handle them. i had a netherland dwarf as a child and he was very aggressive he used to growl and jump forward at you everytime you went to feed him or clean him out but he lived with a dwarf lop and she was the friendliest rabbit you could ever want she loved people she was a bit like a puppy really lol
What is the weight of a normal rabbit?
Pet rabbits come in all sizes, from tiny dwarves weighing 2 pounds, to huge giants weighing 14 pounds or more. The healthy weight for a rabbit depends on its breed. If your rabbit is a thoroughbred, you should be able to find the healthy weight range online (type the breed name and "weight" into a search engine); if your rabbit is a mix-breed or you're not sure what breed it is, your rabbit-savvy vet can tell you its healthy weight. A responsible breeder can also tell you the rabbit's healthy weight, but bad breeders, pet stores, and cat/dog vets often don't know what they're talking about and may give you the wrong information.
How long do Netherland dwarfs live?
The average lifespan for pet rabbits is 7-10 years, although they often live up to 12 or 13 years. Netherland Dwarf rabbits -- and all dwarf breeds -- tend to live longer than larger breeds, so for them it's more likely they'll live past 10 years of age
Where can you buy baby dwarf rabbits in Buffalo NY?
The best place to look for a bunny would be your closest rescue. There are often bunnies looking for good homes in rescues. If that is not an option, there are always bunny breeders (who can be found by looking in the phone book) or many pet stores have animals. However, before buying a rabbit from a store, or a breeder it is good to check they are at least 8 weeks old and healthy before taking them home.
What are rabbits also called?
Rabbits are often called bunnies.
They breed like rabbits is this a hyperbole?
The term hyperbole is a figure of speech meant to exaggerate a point but is not meant to be taken literally. It is a more colourful way to express and emphasize an idea. Of course, nothing but a rabbit can technically breed like a rabbit. Female rabbits can become pregnant at any time, can give birth as often as every 31 days, and can literally become pregnant the day after giving birth. Litter size can be anywhere from 4 to 12 kits. So left unchecked rabbits can indeed breed like…well, rabbits. So yes, the phrase, "They breed like rabbits", is an example of hyperbole. It's another way to say that something can produce a large number of offspring in a small amount of time.
