02/20/2025
A lot say prices are too high for different rabbits. This right here explains why they are set like they are. A quality rabbit can cost a great deal of money. But most want 'cheap'.
This is just for Rex. Different breeds eat a different amount, so those factors would need to be calculated into a different total for each breed.
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A question I asked myself this morning, when debating attending an event weβd been invited to with a very specific purpose. I started to wonder how much it really costs me to feed a Rex up to about 6 months oldβ¦. and honestly, I kind of regret looking.
But it also made me really evaluate how much I ask on the Rex. I have to increase those amounts to be able to stand a chance to break even on feeding one of these rabbits. Not to mention water & bedding costs, equipment costs, gas costs, and the sheer amount of time I put in to ensuring these animals are happy and healthy. I would also like to think that my stock is nice, and only getting nicer with each generation. Heck, Iβm SUPER excited about the upcoming litters this first half of the year.
For my math, I accounted for the fact that a full grown Rex eats about 8 ounces of feed per day. Younger, growing rabbits eat more than that (and nursing does eat more too), so my math is already on the low end. My feed subtotals at 22.50 for a 50 pound bag
It costs 6.84 per month to feed a Rex rabbit. 82.13 πΌ πππΌπ. So for me to post a proven breeder doe, who would likely be about a year old, if not moreβ¦ yeah, you can see what Iβm getting at.
Not that I have to justify what I charge for my stock. I donβt. But I took a good hard look at how much it just takes to ππππΏ one Rex rabbit for various times.. and you should consider too. Know what your animals are worth, donβt let anyone lowball you.
This isnβt a shot at anybody. It was just an eye opener for me. I had already planned on increasing amounts, but I chicken out sometimes and donβt do it. I absolutely will now.