Rabbitry Cost Breakdown

Today I thought I'd do a Rabbitry Cost Break down for those of you wanting to start a small show rabbitry. I'm almost scared to post this. I am going to do how much I actually spent and how much to expect to spend. I found once-in-a-lifetime deals on most of my things. It's really hard to find rabbitry supplies that cheap. Brace yourselves.

What I spent:
Bucks: $260
Does: $260
Cages/feeders/waterers/carriers: $200

Monthly Costs:
Feed: $18.50 (Annual: $222)
Bedding: Free
Papers: Free

Grand Total: $942.00

This coming year, I plan to get a 12x16 Bunny Barn equiped with an AC ($3,000), many more cages, many misc. items, and many more bunnies. The investment has only just started! I just re-started my rabbitry in July so if you think about it, I have spent A LOT in the past 3 months. Plus I am a Youth breeder so $942 is a pretty big chunk of money for me. I have decided that I are going to try to make the bunnies pay for themselves from now on with litters.

Now What you should expect to pay for your Rabbitry if you don't wait for big deals to come up.

What to Expect:
Small Barn: $2,000
AC: $100-$500
Cages(20 holes): $1,200
Water bottles: $80
Feeders: $50
Cage Accessories: $50
Grooming table/supplies/scale: $60
Carriers(6): $50
Crocks for carriers: $30
Misc.Supplies: $50

Total: $3,670

This is not including the rabbits as the prices fluctuate so much.

These are expensive, FUN rabbits!!!

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Updates

Maybelle's new Litter. 1 sport, 2 banded.

Maybelle's temper has changed completely since she had a litter. She's so sweet now!

Popit feeling lonely now that I weaned her litter.

Popit's babies in their new cage.

Polar is going to live with my Bestfriend on Saturday.

Chex was re-bred on the 25th.

Manda was confirmed pregnant today!

No post is complete without a picture of my baby, Missy! <3