Start a Rabbit Farm

Summary: Are you planning to start a business raising rabbits for commercial use? Then, our guide can help you learn the basics of starting a rabbit farm right out of your backyard.

Here you will find rabbitry facilities and equipment needs, rabbit breeding guide, and miscellaneous tips about running a rabbit farm.

Rabbitry Facilities and Equipment Needs

Rabbit farming requires modest investment as it needs only simple facilities and small land area. A small rabbit farm could have 15 to 100 rabbits requiring between $5,000 and $10,000 in startup capital. For a meat producing rabbitry selling premium priced rabbit meat, an ROI of 45% during the first year of operation is possible. To start your rabbit farm, prepare a rabbit hutch that is well lit and well ventilated with heating and cooling systems. Metal cages are usually recommended for its ease of cleaning. Equip the cages with feed hopper, watering system, and nest box.

Rabbit Breeding Guide

Rabbits are used for their wool, fur, and meat. They are also used as testing specimens by laboratories. Their breeds usually determine how they are used. And so, before starting a rabbit farm, it is important that a prospective rabbit breeder determines to whom he should sell his rabbits. Will it be to restaurants, meat shops, individual purchasers, schools, laboratories, hospitals or breeders? One can advertise his business in rabbit journals, rabbit association directories and farm periodicals and by joining rabbit exhibits.

Breeding stock for a rabbit farm may be bought from local breeders. Medium-sized rabbits breed at 6 to 7 months of age and give birth after a month of gestation. Female rabbits can produce up to 50 live rabbits annually, with births high during the summer. They produce an average of 9 kits per birth.

Rabbit Farming Essentials

Check with your local office about regulations that you must comply with in relation to rabbit farming.
Breeding rabbits for laboratories requires special license and controlled conditions to meet customer-required characteristics, such as weight and age
If you are planning to sell rabbit meat, you should think of slaughtering and storage facilities in addition to your usual farm facilities
Temperature control in rabbit breeding is important as rabbits are sensitive to extreme temperatures
Make sure that you have each rabbit’s health record in order. This is particularly important if you are raising rabbits for sale as breeding stock. Potential buyers might ask to see them when looking for stocks to buy
Maintain a sanitary operation to prevent the outbreak of disease in your farm that could potentially be damaging to the business
To keep your startup cost low, you can construct rabbit housing yourself from available construction materials you have

For resources on rabbit breeding, visit American Rabbit Breeders Associations.

57 Responses to "Start a Rabbit Farm".

1. Dr Rupali Shah on 3/19/2009 1:10:34 AM

We have a poultry farm in which alongside we have done rabbit farming.My query is that is rabbit farming compatible with poultry farming?

2. Eroll Beqiri on 3/25/2009 6:10:50 AM

i am interested to open a rabbit farm and i have only 20 rabbits. how i can form a big farm with my rabbits.

3. shilendra on 4/21/2009 1:16:01 AM

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4. mario constantinou on 4/28/2009 9:06:58 PM

i have always wanted to breed rabbits and i just rented a rural property with an existing rabbit farm for food on it. it's in tarragona spain. i assume i need some sort of license but cant find any information on rabbit breeding\farming can you help. thanks

5. Yaw Gyasi on 4/29/2009 8:00:46 AM

I am interesting in household animals and such animal is rabbit. I have acquired a land for this project(rabbit farm). I will be grateful if you could give more information on rabbit breeding or farming. Thanks

6. Kyle Tran on 5/6/2009 6:26:29 PM

I am interested in starting a rabbit farming business. I have the land to start out, but my major concern is the climate. I appreciate if you could help me with information. heat during the day of summer is high and down freezes a month or two in the winter. Thank you!

7. Indrajeet vijay singh on 6/2/2009 10:07:42 AM

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9. Anjitha Nair on 6/19/2009 4:57:45 AM

Hi Sir/ Mam, I want to do rabbit farming as i have got farm i want to know to whom i should consult for farming and how much expenditure is required. Is this business profitable? Regards, Anjitha Nair

10. gopichand shadija on 6/27/2009 4:16:29 AM

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11. Stanis on 6/29/2009 3:15:57 AM

Dear sir/madam, I am very much interested in starting a rabbit farming business. I have my own land. Also i don't know how much it will cost & feedings. I will be very happy if you could give more information on rabbit breeding or farming. Thanks stanis

12. mohd saleem on 7/1/2009 4:32:23 AM

sir, i am thinking about starting a rabbit farm on a low budget. i want full information for how to start and manage a farm. please give your all advice and guides to me.

13. saravana kumar on 7/14/2009 7:26:15 AM

dear sir, i have 2 acres of land, i want to start any farm on that land, if you have any buy back systems please send me that details. Thank you...Regds,, Saravana kumar....TAMILNADU...

14. VIJAY PUTLURU on 7/26/2009 10:05:11 PM

hi sir, i am pretty much interested to open a rabbit business, but i don't know how to start with. i'll be really thankful if you provide me some essential ways. how to do this and also want to know, how to export rabbits to overseas. thank you

15. Josephine Wanjiru on 7/27/2009 12:56:22 PM

In Kenya, we are still struggling with rabbit farming. Our NGO plans to assist farmers to embark on this farming. However, we are unsure of the market dynamics.

16. kailas ghare on 7/30/2009 2:02:33 AM

i want to start this business in raigad district. the climate is suitable or not? and please send the information about the buy back system

17. esther njoki on 8/3/2009 12:07:14 PM

Dear sir/madam, i am really interested to start rabbit farming, i have my own land, but i will get market, i live in kenya. which breed is best? thank you

18. esther njoki on 8/3/2009 12:15:01 PM

where are the offices in kenya, where do get the breed?

19. sandranesan on 8/11/2009 11:18:39 AM

Currently producing 2000kg rabbit carcass per month. we are looking for prospective buyers. Located in Selangor, Malaysia. We do provide consultation and breeders to anyone who is interested in farming rabbit commercially. We can be reached at +6012 312 0702 ( Malaysia )

20. jane chacha on 8/11/2009 3:02:36 PM

i would like to start a rabbit farm on my land please give me more details as to how they feed and how to market them

21. Andrew on 8/22/2009 6:54:17 AM

I would like to purchase 2 Altex Bucks and 4 purebred New Zealand White ones for meat production. However I live in Trinidad and would like to make contact with someone who can ship the above to me. Contact me at andrew_gokool@yahoo.com.

22. kumar on 8/25/2009 5:57:26 AM

I am from India would like to know how to start rabbit farm....

23. sandoor on 8/29/2009 9:30:55 AM

hi, i want to start rabbit farming and i have consulted with one rabbit exporter, they are saying that they will only buy the rabbits on agreement so i want to know is it safe to do with them on agreement? please suggest me

24. sandoor on 8/29/2009 9:32:24 AM

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25. Daniel Edah on 9/1/2009 7:46:43 AM

I want to go into Rabbit farming. Please send me more information. thanks

26. Paul Mucheru on 9/2/2009 1:53:57 AM

I am interested with rabbit farming. My only worry is that i don't know whether there is market for rabbits or its product in Kenya or elsewhere. Also how do i get the good rabbit breeds. Lastly where do i get more information on rabbit keeping in Kenya. I am based in central kenya. Please assist.

27. Vijay on 9/6/2009 1:31:07 AM

I need to start a rabbit firm. I plan to start initially in small scale and further i plan to establish it in large scale. so kindly provide information about establishing the firm.

28. yashaswini on 9/8/2009 11:57:42 AM

please give me details of Rabbit meat market.

29. martin van der mescht on 9/9/2009 10:21:04 PM

i would be very grateful if you could provide me with the following information about rabbit farming. please: example of good hygiene cages, type of breed for meat & wool, conditions, environment, equipment, basic information on how to farm intelligently. Thank you very much!

30. RALUOCH on 9/19/2009 9:55:52 AM

i am interested in rabbit keeping. is there a ready market in kenya

31. tony on 9/23/2009 12:58:15 AM

am from kiambu in central kenya am interested in commercial rabbit rearing. i would like to know where to get the best breeds (for meat)and also know if there are any existing markets for the same thanks

32. Martha Ngunjiri on 9/27/2009 12:15:48 PM

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34. s.vairamuthu on 9/29/2009 8:24:50 AM

dear sir, my name is vairamuthu from tamilnadu, India. now i want improve my rabbit farm. please give me some details about the firm. what is the market value in tamilnadu(India)? and also i want export details.

35. Paul Thomas on 10/11/2009 4:39:42 AM

I am from Chennai (India) I am interested in starting a small rabbit farm at me backyard. could you please let me know the basic things to start breading rabbits so that i can learn more about rabbits, please email me thanking you Paul

36. FELIX WARUTUMO on 10/13/2009 8:59:15 AM

I have started keeping rabbits recently. i presently have 50 rabbits. i would like to get more information on breeding, housing, health and marketing of rabbits

37. jhon mohammad mir on 10/15/2009 8:26:05 AM

sir i am an unemployed educated youth i was thinking of starting something of my own. i want to enter into rabbit farming plz suggest me the measures.

38. African Mlay on 10/21/2009 2:55:13 AM

Dear sir/madam, I have 3 acres of land right in the suburbs of Dar es Salaam. I already have 20 rabbits. I would like to get more information on markets within and outside the region.

39. mosezbiak on 10/22/2009 8:53:16 AM

I am a manager of an orphan home in Taunggyi city, Shan state(known as Golden triangle Land of poppy)Myanmar. I am in taking care of 40 Orphans from all over the country. We own (4)acres of land, now we are trying to to start Rabbit farm, as the beginning we bought (7) rabbit white ones. Therefore we need your help and guidance extremely. We want the farm to become an income for the orphan Home. Thank may God Bless you Mosez

40. don on 10/22/2009 5:54:25 PM

I want to go into Rabbit farming. I have own a small farm and some capital. I am currently working on preparing a business plan. Please send me more information. thanks

41. sagar on 10/24/2009 3:19:41 AM

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42. Pruthvik s Bharadwaj. on 10/26/2009 6:20:16 AM

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43. Tyrese lehun on 10/29/2009 6:35:20 AM

i'm planning to start rabbit farming in cambodia, just want to know if its a good idea to start there or here in australia. My concerns is the temperature. Please send some information and would be much appreciated. Thanks

44. Monica on 10/30/2009 8:41:04 AM

I am interested in rabbit farming and would request for more information on disease management, nutrition, and housing. I am in Central Kenya Thanks.

45. jonah on 11/3/2009 6:48:18 AM

thanks! i need materials to guide me.

46. jagdeesh nair on 11/3/2009 9:42:47 AM

Hi Sir, i am jagdeesh from kerala. I want to do rabbit farming. i want to know to whom i should consult for farming.
(1)how much expenditure is required for starting rabbit farming?
(2)Is this business profitable?
(3)Market in kerala and india
Regards, jagdeesh

47. sly on 11/4/2009 4:47:16 AM

am from kenya and i have started rearing rabbits. The challenge we have is insufficient funds to construct a rabbitry which will help us tap the urine for organic farming. Do you assist entrepreneurs who are stuck by capacity building them and financial assistance?

48. Wasif pathan on 11/5/2009 11:58:46 AM

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49. Alex on 11/7/2009 5:47:30 AM

I am in nairobi, Kenya. i would like to start rabbit farming for business. where do i get info on the market, both local and international?

50. mahesh on 11/8/2009 12:59:26 AM

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51. bolaji on 11/9/2009 12:14:15 PM

help how to treat rabbit please

52. sattar on 11/12/2009 1:33:43 AM

i am a beginner want to start a rabbit farm. could you able 2 give the required information so as i can plan to start. regards

53. ilyas on 11/14/2009 12:00:20 AM

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56. Eliab on 11/18/2009 9:03:02 PM

I am from Nyeri Kenya and i am interested in rabbit keeping for meat. I would like to know how will i get to the market and what i require for slaughter and storage of meat

57. Esther Ng on 11/18/2009 11:33:58 PM

I am from Malaysia. I am planning a Duck farm in Siem Reap Cambodia, as part of a poverty reduction livelihood project for a few villagers. Can RABBITRY be considered side by side with the ducks? Or will it pose a health hazard? What can I do to initiate this Rabbit farm ( small scale) to help supply meat to the poor? ( they eat rats, snakes, red ants in the interior cos of poverty) Thank you.

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