How Do You Raise Domestic San Juan & Cottontail Rabbits?
The San Juan rabbit is a domestic rabbit that has been bred to mimic the traits of the cottontail. They are a popular choice for training hunting dogs, are tame enough to make decent pets and they can be used to provide a family with a source of low-fat, low-cholesterol meat. Cottontails are their wilder cousins, and as such they are faster, less likely to be tame and much more likely to bite when being handled. Beyond these basic personality differences, the two are very similar and have the same fundamental requirements for care and keeping. Construct or purchase proper housing for your rabbits. Individual pens are the safest bet to avoid unwanted breeding. Part of the floor should be made from ¾-inch wire mesh, which will allow waste to fall through onto the ground below. Alternatively a tray can be attached beneath the wires for easier clean up. The other half of the cage should contain a solid den, or sleeping quarters, lined with fresh straw with a door opening out to the wire po
