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At what age can rabbits start breeding?
Rabbits reach sexual maturity around 4 months but breeding is best at 6–7 months, when their bodies are developed and risks to the doe are lower. They can breed year-round, but avoid extreme heat or cold.
What to Note When Plucking Long-Haired Rabbits
Long-haired rabbits yield much wool, a main fur breed. If you keep one, learn shearing. Plucking is not simple - many notes. Here they are.
Measures Owners Should Take for Long-Haired Rabbits in Winter
Winter care focuses on cold protection; short daylight and scarce greens also challenge raising. We hope this helps the rabbit through winter.
Meat Rabbit Breeds Suited to Rural Farming in China
Pet rabbits suit city youth by looks and temperament; meat rabbits suit the countryside. Here are meat breeds well suited to rural China.
The Most Popular Meat Rabbit Breeds
Rabbit meat is nutritious and in demand, so more farm it — but good breeds matter. Here are four fine meat breeds.
Key Points for Raising Meat Rabbits in Winter
Winter's cold, short daylight and lack of greens make meat-rabbit farming harder. Here are the problems and solutions for winter raising.
Methods for Weaning Rabbits
Kits are usually weaned around 35 days of age. How you wean them is critical — it affects the kits' lives, the doe's breeding cycle, and the next litter's health. Here are the weaning methods for success.
Common Deformities in Rabbits
Earlier we said to watch a breeding rabbit closely; if it does not match its breed look, do not select it. Any rabbit with a defect or deformity - born or acquired - cannot be used for breeding. Here are common deformities.
How to Select Quality Breeding Rabbits
A breeding rabbit's quality strongly affects its offspring, so check both bucks and does carefully when buying in. Here is how to choose.
Breeding Buck Feeding Techniques
Though few in number, breeding bucks decide the herd's performance and quality, since their main job is mating, so they are held to a higher standard. Beyond the buck's own condition, keeping his fertility high needs better management. Here we introduce some buck-feeding techniques.