FreeRangeDinosaurs
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I am an urban hobby farmer who is considering meat rabbits for the first time -- most likely Californians or a Flemish/Californian mix. I would likely start very small with 2 does and one male. I do not have a lot of space and was considering building hutches or cages that would be over the concrete part of my yard however I feel like a little sad about my rabbits living their entire life as a single rabbit in a wire bottom cage. Am I just over thinking this?
How do you raise your rabbits? Are there any housing alternatives that would work in a small yard situation that might be a little less confined? Would letting the male or the does (separately) spend time in the chicken run with my six hens be a silly/crazy idea? What are your thoughts on the quality of life for a full-time hutch/caged rabbit?
I would love to hear your thoughts and learn from your experiences.
Thank you!
How do you raise your rabbits? Are there any housing alternatives that would work in a small yard situation that might be a little less confined? Would letting the male or the does (separately) spend time in the chicken run with my six hens be a silly/crazy idea? What are your thoughts on the quality of life for a full-time hutch/caged rabbit?
I would love to hear your thoughts and learn from your experiences.
Thank you!