Buckeye Rabbits

Buckeye Rabbits Here to equip you to produce or procure healthy meat,
by stewarding the heritage American Rabbit. Our herd has won multiple awards at many ARBA competitions. f.

Meat production and show quality
Czech Frostys in development

Reach out for available stock or to get on the waitlist for future litters. We’ve got a few different options to choose from according to your goals. The American Breed is a heritage breed that was a favored meat rabbit in the early 1900’s. It has good meat to bone ratio, a friendly temperament and fast growth. The goal of Buckeye Rabb

itry is to maintain and improve the genetics of this rare breed rabbit which is on the Nature Conservancy’s list of endangered rabbits. All stock are pedigreed. Our herd currently carries, Blue, White and Black. Prices start from $80. Show or award winning stock will be priced accordingly. Please contact for availability. Sales Policy
1. All rabbits sell on a first come, first serve order.
2. All rabbits must be paid for in full before leaving our rabbitry.
3. You must be at least 18 yrs. old to purchase a rabbit. If you are under 18 yrs. a parent or guardian must consent to be responsible for the welfare of the rabbit before purchase.
4. We reserve the right to refuse business to anyone.
5. Every rabbit is checked for health before it leaves the rabbitry and must be signed off by the buyer. All rabbits sold will have no outward signs of illness. Health issues such as birth defects and allergies to an animal cannot be guaranteed. All rabbits are healthy to the best of our knowledge.
6. If the rabbit exhibits signs of disease within 72 hrs. of sale, please assess if it can be due to the following:
a. Stress from being over-handled (please let the rabbit rest and adjust the first 3 days)
b. Over fed (recommended about 1 cup rabbit pellets per day for adults, 1 oz. per pound for younger rabbits)
c. Mistreated
d. Kept in extreme temperatures (rabbits are very heat intolerant over 85 degrees; shade and cooling measures recommended)
e. Suffered an injury caused by other pets or young children (please supervise all interactions with young children and pets. Startling can result in a broken back.) Being fed something not recommended for rabbits (pellets and hay are safe; anything beyond this, please research)
In the event that it may be a different reason, please call immediately and you may return the rabbit. A replacement rabbit will be arranged as soon as one is available. Please contact us before the rabbit has died.
7. S*x of the rabbit is not 100% guaranteed. Does and bucks are identified as best as possible. It is your responsibility to check the rabbit at time of purchase.
8. After purchasing rabbits, the purchaser takes full responsibility for the care of the rabbit; feeding watering, sheltering, and providing other necessary care to ensure the health and well-being of the animal.
9. In the event that you can no longer take care of the rabbit, we will gladly accept a rabbit back. No refund will be given for returned rabbits. SUGGESTED RESOURCES:

https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/452846908768833 “Backyard Meat Rabbits”

“Raising Rabbits for Meat” by Eric Rapp and Callene Rapp

“Beyond the Pellet: Feeding Rabbits Naturally” by Boyd Craven Jr. We feed :
Tucker Milling
- Non-gmo rabbit feed 16 %
Free feed grass hay
Forage from homestead

Please transition your rabbit gradually to the feed you will be using. You will be given a 3 day supply of the current feed your rabbit is using to accomplish this.

05/09/2026

This is such a handy dandy fillable pedigree template for those of you that want to start keeping records or need a pedigree to go with your rabbit. Courtesy of Everbreed.

I felt like my 2025 show year was a little off, but am tickled that I still made the top 5 in the open sweepstakes for t...
04/23/2026

I felt like my 2025 show year was a little off, but am tickled that I still made the top 5 in the open sweepstakes for the Breeders Of The American Rabbit, NSC.

A have a nice American trio of 3 mo. old meat rabbits ready to hop to new pastures.  They are all pedigreed from differe...
04/18/2026

A have a nice American trio of 3 mo. old meat rabbits ready to hop to new pastures. They are all pedigreed from different litters. The buck is white and 2 does are black.

As cute as they are, rabbits are wonderful livestock that make raising food and products within reach for many that don'...
04/14/2026

As cute as they are, rabbits are wonderful livestock that make raising food and products within reach for many that don't have a large footprint. The American rabbit (now on the watch list) has enabled me, on 1.7 acres to provide ample meat for my family. I am eager for more awareness of the origins and current benefits of this wonderful animal.

Domestication of rabbits occurred much later than it did for most other domesticated species. Romans began keeping wild rabbits in enclosed colonies around 2,000 years ago, and true domestication started by the 12th century in France, when rabbits were selectively bred for meat and fur production. By the 16th century, rabbits were being kept as a food source across much of Europe, becoming important livestock, especially in urban areas.

Shown: Blue Rhinelander buck (Recovering on the Conservation Priority List)

This makes me so happy to see the heritage breed I've been stewarding for 14 yrs. is growing!  Thank you to all who have...
04/09/2026

This makes me so happy to see the heritage breed I've been stewarding for 14 yrs. is growing! Thank you to all who have bought stock from me and given this breed the attention and love it needed.
Keep up the good work!

Progress worth celebrating: The American Rabbit has moved from Threatened to Watch on the Conservation Priority List.

This step forward reflects the dedication of breeders, farmers, and supporters working together to strengthen the future of this heritage breed.

Learn more: www.livestockconservancy.org/american-rabbit

Having a rabbitry on the same footprint for over 10 years, a buildup of parasites is not a surprise.  When I started, I ...
01/30/2026

Having a rabbitry on the same footprint for over 10 years, a buildup of parasites is not a surprise. When I started, I didn't have a loss for the first 3-5 years that I can remember.
Then the losses started during around the weaning stage. It's been frustrating and heartbreaking to see vibrant kits suffering and wither away to bloat and weaning enteritis caused by coccidiosis.
This video, even though it's for sheep and goats, explains very clearly what I suspected. You cannot truly eliminate cocci infection, but you can lesson it's load and stack the odds for your kits to survive and establish eventual immunity. It also cover prevention and treatment options.
I wanted to share this quality info to use in your situation.

In this UI & UW Extension Sheep & Goat Webinar, Dr. Berit Bangoura, DVM with the University of Wyoming and Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory gives an in de...

Looks like some good info upcoming!
12/18/2025

Looks like some good info upcoming!

At Heinold Feeds, we’re committed to more than just producing high-quality feeds, we’re passionate about education, too. This winter, we’re proud to partner with industry experts to bring you an informative webinar series designed to help you succeed. Stay tuned for registration details! 🤩🙌

What do you get out of being a part of a local rabbit club?You get access to a bunch of bunny fanatics that love sharing...
12/02/2025

What do you get out of being a part of a local rabbit club?
You get access to a bunch of bunny fanatics that love sharing their tips, advice, help, struggles and bunny dreams with you.

This Saturday Southern United Rabbit Fanatics (SURF) of which I am President, is having their annual member meeting in Toney, AL. Details below.

Drop by, grab a bite and learn something about raising rabbits.

What a great year SURF had!
Come to hear all about it and our plans for the upcoming year. Open to members and those curious to find out what's up.
- Annual Club Report
- Light refreshments provided.
- Registrar on hand, (thank you Debra Dolph)
- Future Plans and audience input/Q&A
Come and let us know what your interests/needs/dreams are for a rabbit club that serves you and the community.
Please RSVP below in comments.
Address will be provided by PM.

What topic would you personally like to learn about, in person at a clinic about rabbits? What hands on skill would you ...
12/02/2025

What topic would you personally like to learn about, in person at a clinic about rabbits?

What hands on skill would you like to be guided in?

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