Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits: Breeds, Care, Housing

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Part of Storey's flagship series of best-selling animal husbandry handbooks, the fifth edition of the most trusted and comprehensive reference on rabbit care, breeding, housing, and health care now features full-colour photography, a fresh interior design, and a larger trim size. For the thousands of small-scale farmers and backyard homesteaders who keep rabbits, Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits is the go-to reference for learning how to house, feed, breed, and raise healthy and productive animals. This best-selling classic was first published 42 years ago; to ensure it appeals to the next generation of farmers and homesteaders, the fifth edition features full-colour photography and illustrations plus a larger trim size and updated information on preventive health care, disease treatment, marketing, and showing. AUTHOR: Bob Bennett is the author of six books on rabbit raising, including Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits and Rabbit Housing, as well as numerous magazine and newspaper articles. He has served as the editor of Rabbits magazine, has been a contributing editor to Countryside magazine, and is the founder of Domestic Rabbits and a past director of the American Rabbit Breeders Association. An Air Force veteran, Bennett has a master's degree from New York University and lives in Vermont, where he has raised rabbits for more than 50 years. SELLING POINTS: . Complete redesign and update of a best-selling classic. Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits (315,000 copies in print), in continuous print for more than 40 years, now features full-colour photography and illustrations, updated information, and a contemporary design and larger trim size. . Rabbit raising is undergoing a renaissance. The third most popular pet in the United States, rabbits are also being recognised by farmers and homesteaders as a source of delicate fiber and healthful meat that is easy and economical to raise. . Part of Storey's best-selling animal-raising series with more than 2.2 million copies sold. Farmers, homesteaders, and hobby farmers have come to trust the Storey's Guides to Raising books for the most in-depth expert advice and accessible information on breed selection, housing, behavior, breeding and birthing, feeding, health care, and much more. Full-colour; photographs and illustrations throughout

Bob Bennett is the author of six books on rabbit raising, including Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits and Rabbit Housing, as well as numerous magazine and newspaper articles. He has served as the editor of Rabbits magazine, has been a contributing editor to Countryside magazine, and is the founder of Domestic Rabbits and a past director of the American Rabbit Breeders Association. An Air Force veteran, Bennett has a master's degree from New York University and lives in Vermont, where he has raised rabbits for more than 50 years.

"Bob Bennett lays out a simple and successful management plan for the beginning breeder of rabbits for meat or show. The most difficult decision will be choosing a breed from among those beautifully photographed in this new edition." -- Gail Damerow, editor of The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals "You may catch yourself reading the incredibly helpful foundational information in a sitting or two, because it's written with wit and humor and just fun to read." -- Karen Patry, author of The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver "Whether you are a novice or an experienced breeder, this book is a MUST HAVE in your library. Bob's knowledge and experience will help you." -- George Larue, ARBA Judge and Registrar "A delightful guide full of important information for everyone who wants to enjoy the companionship of rabbits. Learn from the best." -- Bonny Wagoner, former editor of the Tan Tribune "A great complete 'all rabbit topics covered' resource for rabbit enthusiasts from beginners to seasoned raisers, it's in here." --Debbie Vigue, Blackberry Farm Rabbitry, Maine