GETTING A START 
THERE isn’t much choice in how to get a 
start with rabbits. One has to get the stock 
and start out that way. With poultry it is 
possible to start with old stock, baby chicks 
or hatching eggs, but such is not possible in the 
ease of rabbits. 
One either has to get the matured breeding 
stock or else buy young stock after they have 
been weaned and keep them until they have 
attained sufficient size to breed. 
As to the breed which should be kept, that 
is a matter for the individual to decide for 
himself. While sentiment may not always be 
best for the pocket book, it is a true statement 
to say that unless you are interested in rabbits 
do not keepthem. Itis better neverto beginat 
all than to go about it ina half-hearted manner. 
And if you are not interested in a particular 
breed do not start with the breed you don’t 
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