I really like animals and when I graduate from highschool, I am going to vet school. My sister and I raised 3 rabbits already and we have a rabbit of our own. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to raise and sell rabbits near St. Paul, MN, it would be in the city. Could I do it outside in hutches? Could I make a profit? My friend wants to give away her rabbits for free, so I would not have to buy the rabbits.
2006-07-04 11:41:34 · 15 answers · asked by wizardsharp_9 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Please don't breed any rabbits. There are so many unwanted ones already. Please do not keep your rabbits outside in the hutch. There are a lot of problems that can happen, like, flystrike, hypothermia, heat stroke, ppl trying to steal your rabbits, and predators.
2006-07-05 02:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your plan? Taking free rabbits and producing bunnies to sell? For what? They *probably* aren't show quality. That leaves the pet market (reality is there isn't one, really - EVERY TIME I took in a pet I had more feed in it than I ever got back in the months of feeding waiting for a pet home), the meat and feeder markets. If they're large rabbits they might be workable for that.
They could do in outside hutches...IF protected from dogs.
It's hard to give details when not knowing what breed the rabbits are...it's hopeless to look at raising and selling for meat if they are a small under 5# breed. If they're that size they'd be worth more as feeders (snakes etc - prekilled). It's about $1/# possible there.
With a good management program and a good market and selling rabbits it is possible to do a little better than expenses. But I wouldn't consider it a profit. If you don't like rabbits it won't be worth it.
2006-07-04 20:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
breeding animals is a great endeavor , yes it is possible to do it in out door hutches just have to time things properly so you do not end up with babies in a cold snap . the problem would be making a profit - feed and possible vet care cost profit is probably not likely unless you can get a local pet store to buy from you trust me rabbits do not sell very well unless you have a place to market them with rabbit their selling point is they are cute rabbits are mainly an impulse buy because of their cuteness very few people sit down and really go threw all the trouble of finding a breeder , and most people as your friend have them very little time before giving them away trust me i have allot that come to me as rescues and they are extremely difficult to place . any way good luck , I suggest something people want and are willing to look for a private breeder for such as reptiles birds or dogs.
good luck !
Amy
2006-07-04 18:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not profitable at all or recommended to be a "back-yard breeder". Rabbits require vet care, and it can get costly if your female needs an emergency c-section or has other problems. Also, to be a reputable breeder, you need to know the genetic backgrounds of the male and female you are breeding so that you can avoid any genetic defects. This is a huge problem in small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs. People often breed because they want "cute little babies" with no regard to genetics.
2006-07-04 20:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by qwerty456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are involved in FFA or another organization.....being 16 and trying to breed/sell rabbits for profit may not work well.
Would you be able to afford any veterinary care that these rabbits might need? If not, then re-consider.
They CAN be outdoors, but due to stray animals, one could tear open the hutch, and kill/injure your rabbits. (My friend had that happen to her FFA rabbits. Her little brother's pet rabbit fell into a coma, from the stress.)
2006-07-04 18:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing that animal shelters are loaded with not only cats and dogs, but also with bunny's (unfortunately many kids loose interest after the bunny is not 'cute' anymore), I think there are better ways to make some extra money other than breeding bunny's. Try getting a part time job at a local grocerystore or local vet, I think you will have more $ in the end since bunny's cost money first (food, hay, woodchips, vet bills etc etc) before you could make a profit.
2006-07-04 19:06:30 · answer #6 · answered by dutchess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not as easy as saying I want to sell rabbits. Yes a profit can be made but you have to take very good carre of them. I hope you have a pretty good place to keep them and keep them warm. Just start out with 2 breeding pair and see how you like it then. If you do decide to keep breeding then by all means get more and sell the heck out of them. Good luck at vet school.
2006-07-04 18:46:50 · answer #7 · answered by whitetrashwithmoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sales Price- Expenses=Profit
2006-07-04 18:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by Commensalism 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure if they're free for you you can make at least some profit by selling each one. Perhaps a price of five dollars is good for each, especially if they're grown. Just make sure you have permission to sell, and your place of business is properly exposed to prospective consumers. I hate to say this, but it may also help if you have fireworks, are scantily clad, or do something of that sort to attract consumers. Such is the nature of capitalism. I'm sure in the end you'll make some money. (Or perhaps you can sell popsicles if it's hot outside for five dollars each and say that there's a free rabbit for each popsicle!)
2006-07-04 18:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by Captain Hero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so. i saw this on a tv show once and the rabbits just kept breeding and there were too much. and not many people like rabbits. Think about that.....
2006-07-04 18:46:49 · answer #10 · answered by mysterio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋