He just pulls out his own money and makes the purchase himself.
When I noticed this, I asked his mom if he gets an allowance.
She told me that neither of her kids receive an allowance.
Instead,Caleb earns his money by raising backyard rabbits for meat and for sale.
Curious, I asked Caleb to share his advice for others interested in earning money raising rabbits.
If youd like to follow his lead, heres what youll need to know.
Why Raise Backyard Rabbits?
Rabbit droppings make excellent fertilizer for yourgardenor flower beds.
If your kids are interested in eventually raising larger stock, rabbits are a great place to start.
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Thats more than a whole cow!
He earns even more during certain times of year, such as during the weeks leading up to Easter.
Caleb and his family raise multiple rabbit breeds, but they focus on the New Zealand White for meat.
If you plan to raise show rabbits, you might want to look into other breeds.
Rabbits need a sheltered cage to protect them from both predators and the weather.
Caleb spends about $60 to $80 a year on feed for each of his breeding rabbits.
He also buys worming medicine at a cost of around $5 a year, per rabbit.
In addition, theres the cost of tattoos.
Whether your rabbits are for show or for meat breeding, they need identifying tattoos.
you’re able to buy a simple tattoo kit for around $50 online.
Heres a shortguide to tattooing your rabbits.
How to Start Raising Backyard Rabbits
Ready to get started raising rabbits in your backyard?
Whether youll focus on rabbits for meat, sale or show, contact a reputable breeder.
Another option is to visit local 4-H shows, recommends Calebs mother.
Tavia Fuller Armstrong, the Unplanned Homeschooler, is an award-winning freelance writer and a homeschooling mother of three.
She enjoys bringing readers relevant and informative articles they can use.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
