We recently transitioned to above-ground hutches, reorganized our breeding pairs, and introduced new techniques to prevent flooding (which was a major challenge we faced in the past). So in this video, we'll offer practical tips for enhancing rabbit welfare and streamlining colony management to ensure a happier, healthier environment for your rabbits!
In this video:
00:00 - Updates on Our Rabbit Colony
00:26 - What We Changed and Why
01:11 - Learning from Past Mistakes: Flooding Incident
01:49 - Building a New, Improved Hutch
02:49 - Identifying and Solving Breeding Challenges
04:58 - A Successful Birth in the New Setup
06:00 - Easy Management with Smaller Enclosures
06:41 - Addressing Parasite Control and Rotational Strategy
09:39 - Conclusion and Future Directions
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[Links]
Colony Rabbit Hutch Walkthrough (How We House Our Meat Rabbits): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jo1g7WGmuY&list=PLi4wF38ImyP-H1zACTq7cg8AFWqjk87yV&index=1&t=0s
The One Mistake That Could Ruin Your Rabbit Hutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yjt97bvBoo&list=PLi4wF38ImyP-H1zACTq7cg8AFWqjk87yV&index=6&t=0s
How a Flood Killed our Bunnies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7pJxZdBudU&list=PLi4wF38ImyP-H1zACTq7cg8AFWqjk87yV&index=3&t=0s
How We Built a Better and Safer Rabbit Hutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrtcnJCgFWQ
To follow along with us as we learn the ropes of homestead living, check out our Instagram account ( @kummerhomestead ), where we share the useful tips and tricks we discover.
You can also visit us at https://www.kummerhomestead.com
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