new here and to rabbits

[doglover10398]

hi im new here and i need to know some things about rabbits i have ten chickens and some in th brooder and i would like to get two rabbits to go with them but ive never had rabbits before can any one give me some tips im going to keep them out side and i want to let them free range with my chickens maybe idk what breed i want and i dont know where to get the rabbits what kind of food should i feed them what are some things that they need to live thanks for all of your help

 

[Latestarter]

Greetings and welcome to BYH! So glad you joined us. There's a wealth of info, knowledge and experience shared in the multitude of threads. Browse around and see what interesting stuff you can find. By all means post away when the desire strikes you, especially if you have questions (provide as much detail/info as possible and pictures truly help)... With all the great folks here, generally someone will respond in no time at all. Please make yourself at home!

We have quite a few Rabbitteers here. I don't know much about them myself. Not sure where you live/are located, so not sure if freeranging rabbits would be like offering your local predators a lunch buffet... Anyway...

PLEASE put at least your general location in your profile. It could be very important if/when you ask for or offer help or advice. You know, climate issues and such. I recommend at least your state as most folks won't be able to figure out where if you put anything more specific (county, town, street, etc) by itself. Old folks like me will never remember & look there first. To add it, mouse hover over Account top right and a drop down will appear. Click on Personal Details and scan down. You'll see the spot for Location. Then go to the bottom and save changes. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the site!

 

[promiseacres]

Best bet is rabbits in a hutch, let the chickens browse under them. Rabbits eat alfalfa pellets, many brands out there. Rabbits don't always do well "free range" if you try get them young if they wI'll be together. If you don't want more you need to get same sex or neuter/spay them. I suggest searching colony on here if that's your intent. A few are successful but many go to hutches or wire cages. As for breed, depends on what you want them for, meat, pets, breeding. Definitely would avoid angora or rex coats if kept on the ground.

Also rabbits die easily from heat exhaustion. So a shadey, breezy place is a must. I give mine ice bottles any time it gets over 80 and have a window fan.