Everything you need to know about raising rabbits on the homestead. Rabbits are fun little animals, they’re definitely not noisy and a good source of meat. Because of this and because they don’t require a lot of space, they can even be grown in an apartment, let alone on suburban homesteads.
We’ll tell you how to take care of them from A to Z.
Most people think rabbits are synonymous with tiny, fuzzy and adorable, and most of the time that’s a safe bet. But like many species, there can be some significant variation in the size of rabbits, and there are even a few that can be as big as a medium-sized dog! No matter why you want … Read more
Domestic rabbits, almost literally, come in all colors of the rainbow. But sometimes the most interesting and beautiful colors are actually the least colorful! I’m talking about gray. All the many shades and tones of gray give this seemingly bland color a surprising amount of variety and vibrance. When it comes to rabbits, there are … Read more
During reproduction, every animal has a different gestation period, and depending on the species and the size of the animal, it can be anywhere from a few weeks to well over a year! Today we will be looking at rabbits. Rabbits are famous, or rather infamous, for cranking out tons of babies and doing it … Read more
When it comes to livestock, most people immediately think of cows, or perhaps chickens, but one species that’s making a huge comeback lately is the rabbit. We usually think of rabbits as cuddly pets or sometimes as fur-bearing animals, but they actually have a pretty distinguished history of providing meat. Many domestic breeds grow big, … Read more
Most animals no matter how docile, timid, and friendly are capable of defending themselves. Although it seems unthinkable when you look at them, even a wonderfully soft and fluffy rabbit is capable of hurting you if it is scared or injured. You probably already know that rabbits have some pretty sizable teeth, and this naturally … Read more
It’s surprising just how many different kinds of domestic rabbit breeds are out there. All sizes, all colors, all with all different personalities. Then you have the purpose of the breed, with most being bred for different characteristics in terms of fur or meat, or just as companion animals. But some of the most charming, … Read more
You already know that many kinds of meat have special names, distinct from the name of the animals that it comes from. For instance, beef comes from cows; their meat is not referred to as cow meat. Likewise, from pigs we get pork; you never hear it called pig meat. But then again, we get … Read more
No matter what sort of animal we’re talking about, there is always something mysterious, majestic and beautiful about all black fur or feathers. And rabbits are no different. Most rabbits have a calm, serene disposition, and when their velvety for is as black as night it combines to give them a downright regal air. Whether … Read more
No matter what kind of pet you have, you’ve got to take steps to help them keep clean. Even rabbits! But there’s some controversy circulating over whether or not you should actually give a rabbit a bath. Some people say that rabbits are fastidiously clean and don’t need them. Others say that giving a rabbit … Read more
Pregnancy is one of the great miracles of life, and if you own animals and one of them is expecting, it’s always an exciting and slightly nerve-racking time. There’s a lot to prepare for to make sure that mom and baby stay safe. But then, there are rabbits. Rabbits are absolutely infamous for breeding rapidly … Read more
Pretty much every single living thing on earth needs water to survive. Water is considered one of the most foundational elements needed to support life, and accordingly simple dehydration is a pervasive and consistent killer of people and animals alike. Let’s look at the water needs of our rabbits. How long can a rabbit go … Read more
Every animal has a unique diet, and even among animals that have a highly varied diet of foods, there are always going to be some that are bad. This is definitely the case with rabbits… Rabbits are strict herbivores, and eat a diet consisting mostly of hay and greenery, including various fruits and vegetables. But … Read more
The image of a perfectly pure white rabbit just might be the most iconic. It’s associated with innocence and rebirth, and of course a snow-white rabbit is, oh, so cute. White rabbits also happen to be some of the most plentiful out of all of the domestic breeds, and no matter what purpose you have … Read more
Rabbits are one of those animals that just get taken for granted. When you see them sitting there silently chewing away on grass or hay, it’s easy to think they are dull, even dumb. But nothing could be further from the truth! Rabbits, like all creatures, are surprisingly interesting, full of depth and wonder. From … Read more
Nothing lasts forever. And some things can be brought back from the brink. When it comes to domestic animals, and that includes rabbits, for whatever reason, sometimes a breed is just rare. Maybe there were never that many bred to begin with, or sometimes a breed’s numbers dwindle until they’re facing extinction. But no matter … Read more
It’s a good idea to learn how to tell the age of wild rabbits, and here’s why… Knowing how old they are can inform whether or not you might need to intervene in case a litter of kittens has been abandoned, or how healthy and how fast your local rabbit population is growing. Plus, it’s … Read more