Rabbits are next!!!

[moore_farm]

I need two trios
2 males
4 females
6 cages for them with feeder and 4 nest boxesThese rabbits dont have to be breeding age or show stock.
as they will be used to produce meat meat and more meat
I live in freeport but I am will to travel up two two-three hours away if need be.
now here is the good part the price
I got 200 bucks total to give to you for this setup. If it is some thing you can work with then PM me
I know some folks work hard for your show lines and I say go ahead show them rabbits but I just want to eat them.

[james dilley]

Ben you might want to Check with Texas A & M Kingsville. They have the Altex rabbits For $25.00 each And they have A web site Just google Altex rabbits. The Folks there are breeding rabbits for Our hotter climate,

[Beaniemom]

If you're just doing meat, why don't you check Craigslist? (Or freecycle if you have it?) You should be able to find some pretty cheap!

Dawn

[MaggieJ]

Ben, I don't want to discourage you, but I think most people - unless they are getting out of rabbits altogether and are having a closing out sale - would want more than $200 for six rabbits plus the cages and equipment needed for a set-up.

You might be able to get a trio all equipped for that amount... why not start there and add as you can afford it?

[Bernadette]

Yes, Ben, I think you're going to find that it's the cages and equipment that's going to cost you. I'd be surprised if you could find cages for less than $40 each, and then you'll need feeders and a watering system, and the nest boxes as well. Three cages with you might get for about $120. You could use dollar store crocks for feed and water. Nest boxes you could make your self from scrap lumber. Then your rabbits - as James said, expect anywhere in the $25 range unless you can find them at a yard sale or Craig's List, etc. So that pretty much shoots your $200.

Then if you're planning on intensive breeding (where you need to move the first batch of kits out so Momma can have some more) you'll need grow-out cages.

Then expand into your second trio.

I can be persuaded to part with rabbits. Cages, on the other hand - no matter how many I get I can never have enough and won't part with what I've got, for sure!

As Maggie said, your best bet is to advertise somewhere and find someone no longer producing rabbits for your cages, then find your rabbits.

By the way, welcome to the rabbit crazy corner of the world!

[moore_farm]

I was told by the Dr. out at Texas A&M that if you are doing meat you don't want to keep a lot of altex does as they consume a lot of feed. They said the best thing is to have a ALtex buck with some cal or NZ does. I am not looking for breeding rabbits I don't mind feeding them out for about a month or two until breeding age.

[Terry W]

I got new cages for 13 bucks a piece-- made by an Amish man--I use the ziplock and gladware storage containers for now-- they are easy to melt holes in to wire them to the cages. i bought my AmChin herd-- a complete herd--8 adults and 18 juniors, for, um, 200 dollars, ( one of the does has a GC leg on her) and the fella just sent me a refund check because one doe does not have a pedigree!!!
Because 'what goes around, comes around' and I recieved this check the day AFTER I decided to donate a trio to 4H, I know I have to carry through on that!!!

But yeah-- look on freecycle for some starter meat bunnies--I got a nice sized Muttbuck for free a few months ago-- who knows how many NZWs may be out there for you...

[moore_farm]

I have feeders, water system and grow out cages for the babies i am not looking for new stuff. I can buy new cages from TSC for 30 bucks. Lets just set back and see what happens sombody might like my 200. I am looking all over for cages and rabbits so i decided to post here to see what happens

[dunroven]

If you were in Iowa, we would sell you the rabbits for $15 each. Just sold 14 yesterday and 3 today. Also have several cages with metal waterers, etc., and we have boxes that you can cut to make your own nest boxes. Not sure what hubby would want for the cages and nest boxes. Our cages are hanging cages and 5 to a row. Not new ones either, but very serviceable and we use them all the time.

[mousebandit]

I second the freecycle- I got my first 8 bunnies (6 does, 2 bucks) plus all their cages and feeders and waterers, AND two big kindling cages - one is big enough to call a hutch, LOL! The lady had two businesses going, and just couldn't keep up with the critters, so bunnies got the boot! Woo hoo! Keep looking - check bulletin boards at the feed store, craigslist, freecycle, etc. It'll happen for you!

Tracey Mouse

[dunroven]

You know, you might also check the prma web site and local harvest as well. Never know. Sometimes people are ready to give it up.

[moore_farm]

I am getting some left over's from a 4h'er at 10 bucks a piece and I found some cages for 12 bucks a piece. I will take pics of the Moore's rabbitry once its all set up.
So right now I am under budget which is all ways good.

[KAM]

Originally Posted by moore_farm

I was told by the Dr. out at Texas A&M that if you are doing meat you don't want to keep a lot of altex does as they consume a lot of feed. They said the best thing is to have a ALtex buck with some cal or NZ does. I am not looking for breeding rabbits I don't mind feeding them out for about a month or two until breeding age.

What is a altex doe? Been out of it to long.

[dlwelch]

Originally Posted by KAM

What is a altex doe? Been out of it to long.

http://users.tamuk.edu/kfsdl00/altex-article.html

[KAM]

Thanks for the information.

[moore_farm]

I got 12 real nice hole cage
6 bucks
4 does
feeders for the cages
total 180 bucks will have pics in a few.
4 bucks will be going in the freazer and they are breeding age. I am 20 bucks under budget plus I am a few to make a meal all ready

[susieM]

I made my cages out of pallets and chickenwire.

(I think you'll only be needing one buck)

[Pony]

Originally Posted by moore_farm

I got 12 real nice hole cage
6 bucks
4 does
feeders for the cages
total 180 bucks will have pics in a few.
4 bucks will be going in the freazer and they are breeding age. I am 20 bucks under budget plus I am a few to make a meal all ready

Good for you! Congratulations!!

Pony!

[ahahahni1]

Ben,

I will be headed to your area in the next few weeks. If you need anything let me know.

Marie