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The article presents tips for successful raising of rabbits. The author recommends the need for choosing the kind of rabbits to raise and narrowing it by starting with deciding whether to raise a small, medium or large breed. She adds that raisers should plan the amount of money that they are willing to spend for breeding rabbit pairs including the expenses for registering them.

This article suggests breeding Dutch rabbits. The origin of this breed can be traced to England in 1864. According to the author, her first black Dutch rabbit was purchased from a woman who was allergic to it. She her growing herd of rabbits and their personalities. This breed has a wide range of colors including black, blue, chocolate and yellow. The color contrast and personalities of the Dutch breed appeal to buyers, the author says.

The author focuses on the Silver Fox rabbit dual-purpose breed of rabbits. She recalls that the first rabbit that she got was a Holland Lop rabbit which led her to join the 4-H group and breed such rabbits without much luck. She notes that the Silver Fox rabbit breed is a calm breed which was produced by Walter Garland of Ohio. She adds that the most unusual feature of the breed is their fur which has a bright silvering and is longer and denser than those of other coated breeds.

The article offers tips on raising rabbits for homestead meat production. In rabbit meat production, only a few breeds offer the efficiency and production necessary to be cost effective, as well as hardy and able to produce medium to large litters. The New Zealand White is the ideal breed, followed by the Californian breed. Breeders should seriously consider the issue of predator control.

Looks at the breeds of fur and meat rabbits in the U.S. Description of the American Silver Fox's fur; Reason breeding true American Chinchilla coloring into rabbits is difficult; Importance of the rabbit breeds throughout the Depression and war years; Factors that led to the decline of the breeds in the late 1940s.

Presents information on rabbits. Breeding; Reproduction; Life span; Habitat.

The article offers information on Jersey Wooly, a relatively new breed of rabbit developed by Bonny Seeley of New Jersey. According to the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Standard, the Jersey Wooly is supposed to wear a coat showing an excessive amount of guard hairs. Jersey Woolies' body is to be short compact and very cobby.

Offers tips on raising satin rabbits for cold weather. Use of apple cider vinegar for keeping does receptive; Factors to consider in making nest boxes; Advice on keeping baby rabbits warm and dry.

Presents corrections to the article about rabbit breeds that was previously published in the July/August 2004 issue of "Countrylife & Small Stock Journal."

Presents an article about raising rabbits. Demand for rabbits in Kentucky; Problem faced with nest box mortality; Factor considered a vital ingredient in rabbitry.

Offers information on where to find breeders of Florida White rabbits.

Presents an answer to question concerning varieties of the Flemish Giant. Flemish Giants as one of the largest breeds of rabbits.