Pink Champagne Rabbitry

I think it is super cool that mama pulled the hair back to keep the babies cool! It is hot here today!!

Being on the internet will always get you hate. You can do everything right and someone will always have something to say. But, when it comes to raising rabbits for meat you’d think I was committing a war crime.

I preach “fill freezer not rescues”. Yet breeding is still my problem and I’m filling rescues. I promise I am not 😂. Over 200 rabbits in the past year have hit my freezer. Hit my belly.

Yes I share it. It’s not about “clickbait”. This is reality. Not some fairytale delulu land where geese lay golden eggs and there’s no world hunger. Things die. Things give birth. The never ending cycle.

I share everything, the good and the bad. The culling and the birth. The huge milestones and the huge losses.

If you want to eat tofu, be my guest. I’ll never force you not to. That’s all you. But they’re so dead set on forcing me to be vegan, and I was. For years I was a vegan activist and I hated what I do now. Until I had kids. Until Covid hit. Until I realized how fragile the food system is as I did usda produce work. One big hit can wipe out our system and most people would not survive.

This is self sufficiency. Self reliance. Freedom.

These four champagnes are off to be processed today. It will be the first rabbit meat in our freezer!

On the left he day they were born on the right today at 4 days old. They have changed so much.

Rhubarb tonight

Too many cecotropes could be a hit that digestion is a little off. Cutting back on leafy greens and starchy treats and offering unlimited grass hay is an easy way to help get the cecum back on track.

The best prevention? Unlimited Grass hay, Timothy based adult pellets, greens given in moderation and very limited starchy treats. A balanced diet keeps your rabbits cecum happy and fermentation slow and steady.

Three day old creme babies!!! All five are doing well so far!!

Why Some Rabbits Have Small Litters

A doe that consistently produces small litters can reduce the profitability of your rabbit farm. Here are the most common reasons:

1. Poor Genetics

Some rabbits naturally produce fewer kits than others. Avoid breeding from does with a history of very small litters.

2. Poor Nutrition

Does need adequate protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals before and during breeding. Poor feeding often results in fewer offspring.

3. Breeding Too Early

Young does that have not reached proper breeding weight may produce smaller litters.

4. Obesity

Overweight does often have reduced fertility and smaller litter sizes.

5. Heat Stress

High temperatures can affect fertility in both bucks and does, leading to fewer kits.

6. Poor Buck Fertility

The problem may be the buck. Low-quality semen can reduce conception rates and litter size.

7. Disease and Parasites

Internal parasites and infections can affect reproductive performance.

8. Old Age

As rabbits age, their reproductive efficiency may decline.

9. Poor Breeding Management

Incorrect mating timing or unsuccessful mating attempts can result in reduced litter sizes.

10. Lack of Record Keeping

Without records, it is difficult to identify and remove poor-performing breeders.

Farmer's Tip

A healthy, well-fed doe from good genetic stock should typically produce 6–10 kits per litter, depending on breed and management. Keep only the best-performing rabbits for breeding and continuously improve your herd genetics.

Question: What is the largest litter your rabbit has ever produced?

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