morganforte
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I've been saving money to open a small, high quality rabbitry. I'm planning to only sell them as pets or show bunnies. In the beginning, I will probably only start with a breeding trio, two pairs of breeders, or three at most, as I want to get used to the business. I will keep all of the rabbits indoors in safe, clean, and comfortable cages in our large rec room that we dont use anymore.
When I get the rabbits, I've made a plan that I will not breed the first litter until I have a few people lined up who will want the bunnies. (I personally know several people who do shows and are looking for new bunnies to show.)
I do want to spend some time learning a little more about how to go about this, find out any info that might be helpful, etc. Before I make any decisions. So here are my questions:
1) What should I call it? (please nothing breed specific as I plan to breed a few different ones)
2) What breeds should I start off with? (Whats popular/easy)
3) How should I go about with the business? (Should I have people pay to reserve rabbits --i already have several people interested, should i keep emails and phone numbers, create a website, send people home with care brochures, etc)
4) Should I have my rabbitry registered by the ARBA?
5) What are some supplies I will need starting out?
(PS: I am knowledgable about rabbit health as i am taking pre-vet courses and I am fully aware of the financial needs that the rabbits will have including vet costs, food, etc)
Anything else you think I should know? Thanks!
When I get the rabbits, I've made a plan that I will not breed the first litter until I have a few people lined up who will want the bunnies. (I personally know several people who do shows and are looking for new bunnies to show.)
I do want to spend some time learning a little more about how to go about this, find out any info that might be helpful, etc. Before I make any decisions. So here are my questions:
1) What should I call it? (please nothing breed specific as I plan to breed a few different ones)
2) What breeds should I start off with? (Whats popular/easy)
3) How should I go about with the business? (Should I have people pay to reserve rabbits --i already have several people interested, should i keep emails and phone numbers, create a website, send people home with care brochures, etc)
4) Should I have my rabbitry registered by the ARBA?
5) What are some supplies I will need starting out?
(PS: I am knowledgable about rabbit health as i am taking pre-vet courses and I am fully aware of the financial needs that the rabbits will have including vet costs, food, etc)
Anything else you think I should know? Thanks!