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Meat rabbit setup essentials
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Jessica Case
Starting up with meat rabbits can be intimidating but with these ideas you'll be well on your way! These are things that worked for me!
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Rabbit Feed

Rabbit necessities

Great tools for a simple start up
 
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My favorite rabbit cage! Easy to clean! It actually is on sale and so worth the money!
Prevue Pet Products Small Pet House | Chewy.com
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I love the addition of the duck to detect the water level. And having a larger bottle, especially for mommas helps so much.
Kaytee Clear-View Water Bottle 16 oz for Small Animals | Chewy
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Having the larger size is handy when you go out of town or have a mom with babies
Ware Small Animal Sifter Feeder | Chewy
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Hay feeder is a must!
Ware Small Animal Hay Feeder - Chewy.com
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I have something similar to house my buck and doe outside during the summer and I move it daily so they can eat fresh grass
PetCosset 55-in Indoor/Outdoor Rabbit Enclosure - Chewy.com
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Im glad we bought the metal box because it'll look nice for years to come. Won't get chewed up
Small Animal Nest Box by Pet Lodge
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Keeps their feet from getting sore in the wire
FUEENIRVA Bunny Foot Mats Blue Plastic Prevents Dirt and Odor for Pet Use 4Pcs
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Soaks up the smells well. I use it in the bottom of the cage, for my chicken nests and it absorbs moisture well!
Vibrant Life Pine Wood Pet Bedding, 141 L Bag
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Ive had great luck with my hutch from tractor supply! The one I ordered had a metal roof. Then we divided the bottom so we could house 2 rabbits
Rabbit Hutches at Tractor Supply Co.
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Starter kit if you get one rabbit!
Pet Rabbit Supplies
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Nothing better than a good filled knife! Works great cutting tomatoes too!
Danco Sports Eco 1 Series 7" Fillet Knife, Straight Edge, White
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Dispatching tool done easy. Im in lots of meat rabbits groups and most rabbit farmers recommend this tool the most because its the most humane way to dispatch a bunny.
Meat Rabbit Dispatching Dislocator Butchering Tool
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Rabbit hanger to easily skin
Rite Farm Products Rabbit Hanger Gambrel for Processing Rabbits and Small Game, Raccoon, Hare, Coons
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Will last a lifetime. Same tool as earlier but has the foot holder too.
Meat Rabbit Dispatching Dislocator Skinning Tool Set
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These are amazing if butchering rabbits or chickens to keep your meat fresh longer in the freezer!
Knox Brand Poultry Shrink Bags 35 Pack, 13" X 18" Bags, Zip Ties Included, Thick Plastic, BPA Free, For Chickens, Turkeys and Rabbits
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Rabbit Feed

Rabbits dont need much and these are my go to choices
 
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My main choice for food/pellets
https://www.chewy.com/nutrena-naturewise-premium-r...
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Rabbits need lots of hay as free choice to eat
Small Pet Select First Cut Timothy Hay - Chewy.com
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Use when you have a lactating does. It increases milk production!
Pennington Select Black Oil Sunflower Seed - 14 lb | Chewy
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Minerals for your rabbits
Himalayan Salt Lick Block,Natural Small Animal Mineral Salt Chew Toys,Chewing Playthings with Ropes for Small Pets,for Rabbits, Bunnies,Guinea Pig,and Chinchillas 3 Pack
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Another great resource. Any way to save money is our goal!
Feeding Meat Rabbits for Free: Guide to Feed
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My favorite book
Beyond The Pellet: Feeding Rabbits Naturally
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