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the little avlon farm's colony rabbit nest boxes are ready to be dug

We’ve been raising rabbits for meat off and on for years. From the beginning, I sought alternatives to traditional cages. We started out with rabbit tractors, which worked great for small numbers but weren’t really scalable. Then, at our old house, we started a colony and it was the perfect answer, until the goats pushed on

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an outdoor chicken coop with the door open

Are you planning on raising rabbits in a rabbit colony? Colony raising rabbits isn't a new idea, but there are some key things to consider for your rabbit colony setup. In this article we discuss how to plan the very best rabbit colony for your situation.

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rabbits in their cages with the text rabbit housing options pros and cons of wire cages, hutches, & tractors

When you decide to start raising meat rabbits, the first thing you’ll have to do is set up some sort of rabbit housing. The main options are wire cages, hutches, colonies, and tractors. Here are some pros and cons of some of these options based on my own experiences.

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several chickens in a small cage on the side of a building with a horse standing next to it

I mentioned in a previous post on Butchering Rabbits that we had raised rabbits for meat in a "colony-style" setting. That is not, apparently a management style that is very well know or widely discussed as I have have had numerous contacts for more information about it. Here is a re-print of some information on the subject we published on an ancient iteration of our Ranch Website. This pretty much sums up my total knowledge about raising rabbits in the colony style. The information is…

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rabbits in their habitat with text reading raising rabbits colony or cages - which is best for your homesead?

Should you raise your rabbits in cages or let them live in a colony? It's a tough decision, but each method has its pros and cons, depending on your setup and goals. Since I’ve tried both, I’ll share my experience so you can decide what works best for you!

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two rabbits in their cage with the words meat rabbits colony vs cages

Keeping meat rabbits is a simply way to become more self sufficient. Not sure whether to use cages or a colony? Here is the low down. #meatrabbits #colonyrabbits #homesteading #piwakawakavalley

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a rabbit sitting in hay with the words colonys cage rabbits

There are two ways to raise rabbits: Via colony, or in cages. Learn which method is best for you and your meat rabbits, based on your rabbit farming goals. #rabbits #sustainableliving #rabbit #meatrabbits #colony #homesteading

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an outdoor chicken coop with three chickens in it

I first rabbit pen, everything is made from re-claimed wood except for the fencing. I still need to get and install the 1/2" cpvc pipe to dome the roof. The pen measures 8' x 16" x 5' , the house in 36" x 60" x32" and now houses 2 does and 26 babies at the moment, all in a colony setting.

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a rabbit sitting in hay with the words top 5 tips for keeping a successful colony

Are you thinking about keeping meat rabbits? Try colony raising rabbits for a more natural way of keeping rabbits in your backyard. Meat rabbits make a great addition to any homestead! #homesteads #urbanhomestead #piwakawakavalley

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