Monday, March 10, 2014

Top 11 Reasons to Raise Rabbits

People from all around the world have chosen to raise domestic rabbits for a multitude of different reasons. Here is a list of 11 reasons why you should consider raising rabbits


1. Rabbits are Low Maintenance- One of the best things that I like about rabbits is the fact that they are relatively low maintenance animals.

2. Rabbits are Quiet- Yes I said it, rabbits are actually one of the quietest types of animals on the planet

3. Economical- Breeding rabbits can indeed be economical, even extremely profitable if you put forth the time and dedication

4. Rabbits can indeed “Multiply like Rabbits”- Although struggling breeders will sometimes tell you different, rabbits can indeed multiple like rabbits

5. Rabbit Meat is Healthy- Even if you never plan on eating rabbit meat yourself, if you breed rabbits you can rest assured that there is a market for rabbit meat in case you need to sell off stock or culls

6. Rabbit Manure is Valuable- Believe me when I say that rabbit manure works great as a fertilizer! Apply it to your garden and watch your plants bloom or bag it up and earn a little spending money off of it.

7. Rabbits Can Make Great Pets- Rabbits can indeed make great pets- just make sure you choose the right breed or you might be disappointed!

8. Self Fulfilling- When you successfully breed rabbits you will most likely begin to feel self-fulfillment in your accomplishment (There is something about watching your rabbits grow that gives you a good feeling inside)

9. Chance at Showing- If you plan on showing rabbits, you will most likely have a great time and make some new friends!

10. Great Learning Experience- It would literally take an entire book to tell you about everything I have learned from raising rabbits!

11. Raising Rabbits is Fun- Most importantly raising rabbits can be a fun enjoyable experience as long as you do your research ahead of time.