How to build a rabbit colony?

I have 1 buck and 2 does currently in cages. I've been thinking about building an inclosed pen (with roof) for them to live in a community. (colony) I haven't been able to find any reliable info on the construction of a colony/ pen. Does anyone have any advice or know of any good books/ websites regarding colony life for rabbits? Thanks!How to build a rabbit colony?
In order to have a safe breeding colony you will need to have an enclosure that has fencing thst goes down under the ground at least 3 feet. Otherwise they will dig tunnels and get out. You can keep them in colonies as many European countries rabbits are raised this way for meat. The does will dig burrows to kindle in. The buck will breed them immediately after they kindle and they will give birth again in 31 days.





Colony breeding is a very good idea if you have the room for them to move around freely and you will have plenty of meat for the table. Good luck and if you do decide to colonize your rabbits please let me know how it work out for you. You can email me privatelyHow to build a rabbit colony?
Queen, she is raising for meat, neutering is not an answer.





lg, This blogsite is an excellent description of what one family does and I am doing something similar.


http://gardenplotter.com/rospo/blog/2007/01/rabbit-colony-update.html

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Before you think about this, they need to be neutered and spayed to live happily and without territory rivals and fights. You will have many injured rabbits and litter after litter UNCONTROLLED- this isn't a wise idea, honestly. It is a bit irresponsible (not trying to be mean).





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